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Riomaggiore
The southernmost Cinque Terre village with colorful tower houses stacked along a steep ravine above the sea.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Liguria, Italy · Europe
La Spezia works well as a base: 10 minutes from Le Grazie, 10km from Cinque Terre Coastal Trail.
La Spezia is a town located in Liguria, Italy. With a population of 93,288, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, La Spezia sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add La Spezia to your route.
La Spezia is a city and municipality at the head of the Gulf of La Spezia in the eastern part of the region of Liguria in Italy, the capital of the Province of La Spezia. With a population of 92,711, it is the 2nd-largest municipality in Liguria and the 52-largest in Italy.
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Liguria region, after Genoa. Located roughly midway between Genoa and Pisa, on the Ligurian Sea, it is one of the main Italian military and commercial harbours and a major Italian Navy base. A popular seaside resort, it is also a significant railway junction, and is notable for its museums, for the Palio del Golfo rowing race, and for railway and boat links with the Cinque Terre.
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La Spezia is located in Liguria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.1030 latitude, 9.8238 longitude.
La Spezia has a population of approximately 93,288 people, making it a town in Italy.
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The southernmost Cinque Terre village with colorful tower houses stacked along a steep ravine above the sea.
7 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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A tiny Cinque Terre fishing village famous for its photogenic harbor and terraced vineyards producing Sciacchetra wine.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Five colourful fishing villages clinging to the rugged Italian Riviera coastline, connected by scenic hiking trails.
9 km · about 20 min drive
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The only Cinque Terre village without direct sea access, perched on a 100-meter-high promontory surrounded by vineyards and reached by 382 steps.
9 km · about 15 min drive
famous road
A legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
10 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Widely regarded as the most picturesque Cinque Terre village with a natural harbor and medieval watchtower.
12 km · about 20 min drive
April to October
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