2024 La Spezia Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

The quaint yet vibrant city; La Spezia 🇮🇹

#newyearadventure #tripblazers #foodie #cafe #passionpassport #wanderlust #exploreintotheunknown Explore into the unknown of this quaint part of Liguria: La Spezia. Many to do things even during low season. Sight seeings around the city centre and indulge with local delicacies around the piazzas! Getting There - ✈️ to Pisa or Florence airport OR either Rome/Milan airport THEN take a train from Roma Termini Stazione or Milano Centrale to La Spezia Centrale Can buy train tickets online via Trenitalia (Italy local company) Attractions - Churches/ San Giorgio Castle / Italian Naval Base/ La Spezia Port (Porto Mirabello) Food & Restaurants - Plenty of local ristorante : Pizzeria Capolinea 2.0 or else Solo d’ Oro in city centre if you prefer Asian Chinese dishes. Shopping - Mega mall with all you need: clothes / supermarket/ electronics etc Operating daily

MIVA Restaurants

Good prices, very interesting set menu options including local dishes and seafood for a very affordable price! The restaurant is in the city centre and is all renewed :) great customer service too, the staff was very friendly :#italy Immediately adjacent to the market square in La Spezia, the restaurant offers mainly the Italian styled dishes, though the owner seems to be a Chinese. Staff are Italians, friendly and professional in service. Food is good. We treated ourselves with the all-you-can-eat menu for a set price. The inner decor is simply modern. There are discount valid in fork as well but do book early as those discount got snatch up pretty fast #foodie

Christmas @ The Poet Hotel

Address: via Roma, 139, 19122 La Spezia SP, Italy The Poet Hotel in La Spezia is modern, cosy and enchanting and represents a collections of stories written by those, who want to live a travel experience and leave an unforgettable trace. As evoked by its name, The Poet Hotel, as a poet, tells the story of an incredible travel to the discovery of the Ligurian territory, the sea and the hinterland allowing the guests to enjoy a dream and unfogettable stay, offering them the comfort of a 4-star hotel. The hotel is very very clean, hotel staff is very polite, wifi is strong, breakfast is provided at £15 per pax. #christmaslights #staycation

From top of the hill to the sea

Be versatile. Enjoy the moments.

La Spezia: A historic town and a natural wonder.

🌟【Italian Gem: La Spezia, a dreamy journey through history and taste】🌟 👋 Welcome to the dazzling pearl of Italy - La Spezia, a dreamy city that perfectly blends ancient legends, artistic treasures, and gourmet feasts. Follow this carefully planned travel guide to unveil the mystery of Museo Civico Amedeo Lia, indulge in the luxury of InterContinental Florence - La Spezia, and taste authentic Italian style in Osteria da Bartali, weaving an unforgettable travel memory together. 🏨【Luxury Stay·InterContinental Style】 InterContinental Florence - La Spezia - Located in the heart of the city, every step is in the echo of history. Starting from the hotel, you can easily stroll to embrace the profound cultural heritage of Museo Civico Amedeo Lia, the perfect balance of business and leisure, all at this moment. The intertwined classic and elegant decoration style makes every return a visual feast; the perfect fusion of modern facilities and comfortable bedding ensures you have a warm experience like home. 🖼️【Cultural Immersion·Art Tour】 🏛️ Museo Civico Amedeo Lia - Unlock the key to the history and culture of La Spezia. Here, every exhibit tells a story of the past, art lovers will find the resonance of the soul here, and let the soul fly freely in the long river of history. 🍽️【Food Exploration·Taste Feast】 🍴 Osteria da Bartali - A paradise for food lovers! The simple and elegant dining environment, with authentic Italian dishes, every bite is the ultimate temptation to the taste buds. The freshness of fresh seafood pasta, the mellow of slow-cooked beef, the sweetness of handmade tiramisu, every dish is a deep tribute to Italian food culture. 🚶‍♀️【Natural Embrace·Leisure Time】 🌳 Step out of the hotel and you are in the embrace of nature. Whether it's strolling in the lush park, lingering on the golden beach, or participating in a walk-and-go hiking or cycling tour, La Spezia can satisfy all your fantasies about freedom and tranquility. 📅【Dream Itinerary·Wonderful Continues】 🌈 Day 1: Arrive in La Spezia, check in to the luxury InterContinental Hotel, the afternoon is dedicated to Museo Civico Amedeo Lia, and the night is at Osteria da Bartali to enjoy a romantic Italian dinner. 🌈 Day 2: Stroll in Piazza Grande, feel the leisurely life in Italy, then go to the town of Portovenere, indulge in the tranquil bay and charming fishing village scenery. 🌈 Day 3: According to personal preferences, choose a day trip to nearby towns such as Cinque Terre to explore more hidden beauty, and return to the hotel at night to enjoy a quiet private time. 🎒【Pre-departure Tips·Caring Preparation】 🔸 Bring a valid passport and visa to start your international journey. 🔸 Comfortable walking shoes are your best partner to explore the city. 🔸 Sunscreen products are essential to protect the skin from UV damage. 🔸 Book hotels and restaurants in advance to ensure a worry-free itinerary. 💡【Special Tips·Travel Bonus】 🔸 Use the convenient public transportation system, buy a one-day or multi-day pass, and easily travel around the city. 🔸 Try local snacks such as seafood pizza and handmade ice cream, and let your taste buds also take a trip. 🔸 The harbor at night is brightly lit, so you might as well take a walk by the sea and enjoy the romantic moment of the sea breeze, but please pay attention to the safety of personal belongings. La Spezia, a place waiting for you to write a story, a dreamy encounter about history, culture and food, is quietly kicking off...

Porto Mirabello - La Spezia, Italy

#fallingseason Porto Mirabello, linked to La Spezia by a footbridge, opened in 2010 and the harbour is definitely unique Italian urban marina built on artificial peninsula featuring in its complex all modern conveniences of Superyacht marina. But where is La Spezia? It’s a port city in Liguria, Italy located near Cinque Terre. For visitors like me wanting to explore around the area without hassle of overcrowding, I stayed on this city as my base. Attraction: It’s worth taking a stroll down to the waterfront and across the scenic Ponte Thaon di Revel for a look of La Spezia’s expansive port. Best time to go: Particularly stunning and impressive around sunset. Recommended place to go for dinner: Dai Pescatori, seafood restaurant delight! But I’m afraid you might need to queue as it is known to locals, but certainly a must! #portomirabellolaspezia

Exploring the incredible Gulf of Poets - Italy With a Frecciabianca you get directly to La Spezia from Rome. From here the distances are short to reach all the most incredible places and the best solution is to rely on your hotel or a taxi to travel by car (about 15 min) to Portovenere (in our case). Portovenere, our first stop, is not part of the 5 Terre but is its sentinel; perhaps this, has allowed her to maintain a very authentic and truly unique atmosphere. A must is the walk to the Church of San Pietro and then down to touch the sea from Grotta Byron. I discovered the 5 Terre, sailing from Portovenere, with a whole new perspective. Admiring them from a splendid sailing boat is truly a dream experience. Lunch on board looking at the island of Palmaria and then heading to Lerici. Our second and last night in Ligurian land is in this super authentic medieval village 10 minutes from Lerici and 5 from the sea. Old gentlemen play chess in the square while all around the lights of the rooms where you can sip a glass of wine with friends; and the most incredible is just where our last dinner awaits us: Loggiato Gemmi. Lose yourself in the wonderful and super colorful alleys to find yourself in front of the house where Napoleon lived for a period and immerse yourself in an atmosphere where time passes slowly and the scent of freshly baked croissants arrives. #italy #liguria #awesomepic #unforgettableexperiences #couplestrip #deliciousfood #travelinspiration

La Spezia is a port city in the north-central part of Italy. It is actually worth more than a regular tourist city. The scenery is quite good. When you go to the Red Five Fishing Village, you can live here. There are no problems in the five villages on the same day. The train is very close. If the Cinque Terre is not in the peak season, it is really not as good as imagined. It is amazing here. It is also very cheap to eat seafood. There is a self-service seafood restaurant opened by Chinese people. It is recommended for 20 euros. Locals like to go there to eat. The port can see the Mediterranean Sea ~ Ligurian Sea, so stay at the beach, better on the hillside, sea view room, you can see the port sunrise in the morning without going out. The rest can be found in Porto Venere, the castle, and the church.