Spend A Few Days In La Spezia!

View of La Spezia
Situated in Northern Italy, between the giant cities of Genoa and Pisa, is the military city of La Spezia! This bustling hive of activity is perfect for tourists who like a wide choice of actitvies and places of interest to visit. The city grew around the military harbour which was one of the army’s main ports in the Italy. Today, its home to many fascinating learning centres, such as the naval museum where visitors can learn all about the harbour history of La Spezia in Liguria region.

Tourists would love a stay in a stunning luxury villa in Cinque Terre, a picturesque area close to the city of La Spezia. Relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings after a day of gratifying exploration of La Spezia!
The town of Vernazza
Bring your camera to go and see the magnificent Castle of San Giorgio which has been beautifully restored in recent years. This huge structure began as a simple watchtower and gradually was built around into the fortress you see before you today.

In the afternoon, why not head to the coast to simple gaze out at the superb panoramic view of natural beauty around you. Nicknamed the ‘Poet’s Gulf’, the coastline around La Spezia has been a source of great inspiration for many poets and writers throughout the years.
Bowl of mussels
You cannot enjoy a trip to La Spezia in Liguria without a detour to the magnificent UNESCO area of Cinque Terre, to the west of the city. Cinque Terre is a collection of five coastal towns and villages that have harmoniously blended with nature and each offer something special to tourists.

They’re called Riomaggiore, Manarda, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare. There are few places on earth that can match the beauty of this magical area.

Why not bring your swimming gear and enjoy some scuba diving or snorkelling lessons in the crisp clear waters of the Mediterranean here. For those who love enjoy observing wildlife, why not head out in a rented tour boat in the hope of glimpsing the largest sea mammal on earth, the whale!

Back in the city of La Spezia, why not sit down in one of many divine eateries scattered through the streets to some traditional dishes of the area? Savour some fresh mussels stuffed with eggs, breadcrumbs and cheese and seasoned with chopped parsley and olive oil. This goes especially well with a flat bread made with chickpeas called Farinata and a crisp cold glass of white wine as you dine in the warm ambiance of candlelight.

La Spezia has a warm welcoming atmosphere to enjoy and with so much to see and do, you could easily enjoy a full week of exploring all it has to offer!
Photo credits
picture 1: William Domenichini / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: chensiyuan / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Rainer Zenz / CC BY-SA 2.5

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