How to get to La Spezia: train, plane, car and bus
Complete guide on how to get to La Spezia by train, plane, car and bus. Connections, travel times and local transport for the gateway to the Cinque Terre.
Travel guide to La Spezia
Everything you need to visit La Spezia: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in La Spezia in 2 days: the Gulf of Poets and its secrets
Two days in La Spezia beyond the Cinque Terre: the Liberty-style seafront, Museo Lia, forgotten hilltop villages, the Arsenal and gulf views that inspired Byron and Shelley.
Where to stay in La Spezia: areas, accommodation and practical tips
Complete guide on where to stay in La Spezia: best areas for visiting Cinque Terre, accommodation types, budget tips and advice for every type of traveller.
Where to eat in La Spezia: farinata, mussels and Gulf flavours
Complete guide on where to eat in La Spezia: farinata, sgabei, stuffed mussels and the best restaurants, fry shops and markets between the centre and the Gulf of Poets.
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