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What to see and do in La Spezia
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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La Spezia is the gateway to the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of Poets, a seaside city with a large naval port. From the station the trains leave for the five villages, and from the pier the boats for Portovenere.
Practical tips
- The Cinque Terre Card includes the train and access to the paths.
- Some Cinque Terre paths may be closed: check the park’s website.
- In the evening La Spezia is quieter and cheaper than the villages.
When to go
From April to October; in spring and autumn the paths are less crowded.
The places not to miss in La Spezia
- Tickets and visits
The train to the Cinque Terre
A few-minute ride from La Spezia to Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso.
The Gulf of Poets and Portovenere
A coloured village with a church on the sea, a UNESCO site.
The Amedeo Lia Museum
An art museum with paintings, miniatures and ancient objects.
The San Giorgio Castle
The castle on the hill, with an archaeological museum and a view of the gulf.
The Morin promenade
The seafront with gardens, palms and cafés, for a walk on the harbour.
Palmaria Island
An island a few minutes from Portovenere, with paths and coves.
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