La Spezia, Italy
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La Spezia
The gateway to the Cinque Terre is often passed over as a mere train stop on most travellers’ itineraries while in Italy. La Spezia rests just 100 kilometres southeast of Genoa. The big and booming working city remains the provincial capital of its section on the Liguria coastline. For some time, La Spezia’s history has cantered on being Italy’s largest naval base since the mid 19th century.
Day Trips/Events in La Spezia
Setting up camp in La Spezia, travellers are within reach of the famed Cinque Terre, Italy’s five villages set on cliffs. Visitors to the Cinque Terre can hike through the five towns and rest up in La Spezia at night for its accommodations are far less expensive than in the actual five villages. La Spezia is also close to San Terenzo, home to the Shelleys and more day trips up the Liguria coast to towns like Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino.
If there is one time to visit La Spezia, it may be for the feast day of the city’s patron saint, San Giuseppe. La Spezia celebrates in style with large celebrations filling the port.
Eating Out in La Spezia
It is no secret that Italy lacks variety of cuisine and La Spezia is no different. The city features Italian, Italian and more Italian on the restaurant menu. Those not in the mood for pizza and pasta will find a few options here and there with somewhat differing tastes.
Things to see/do in La Spezia
The heavily naval town may be the gateway to the Cinque Terre, but it also has much for visitors to see and do. La Spezia contains a number of notable museums including the Museo Tecnico Navale, Museo del Castello, and the Museo Civico Amadeo Lia. The Museo Tecnico Navale holds the city’s naval history while the Museo del Castello features a collection of Roman and pre-roman artefacts. The Museo Civico Amadeo Lia contains an impressive art collection boasting works by Titian and Bellini. Others prefer to spend their time in La Spezia shopping. Via del Prione, one of the city’s busiest streets covers with shops pedestrians can peruse. La Spezia also presents the prefect lazy day stroll along its seafront.
Travellers can hire a car with Argus Car Hire while in La Spezia, making it easier to reach the famed Cinque Terre with your own set of wheels. Argus keeps an eye out for your budget and car requests when selecting options for your transportation in La Spezia.
Our suppliers for cheap car hire in La Spezia are Avis Europe and Maggiore.
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