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La Spezia

Liguria, Italy · Europe

About La Spezia

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.

About La Spezia

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. La Spezia is the second-largest city in the

Read more 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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Where is La Spezia located?

La Spezia is located in Liguria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.1030 latitude, 9.8238 longitude.

What is the population of La Spezia?

La Spezia has a population of approximately 93,288 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
93,288
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Liguria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.1030, 9.8238

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from La Spezia

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Riomaggiore

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

Santuario della Madonna di Montenero

A clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Manarola

A tiny Cinque Terre fishing village famous for its photogenic harbor and terraced vineyards producing Sciacchetra wine.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Cinque Terre

Five colourful fishing villages clinging to the rugged Italian Riviera coastline, connected by scenic hiking trails.

9 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Corniglia

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

Cinque Terre Coastal Trail

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

Cinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)

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

landmark

Vernazza

Widely regarded as the most picturesque Cinque Terre village with a natural harbor and medieval watchtower.

12 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near La Spezia

  • Right hereSantuario della Madonna di MonteneroA clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
  • Right hereCinque Terre Coastal TrailA legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
  • Right hereCinque Terre Viewpoint (Vernazza)The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.
  • 59 kmDevil's Bridge (Ponte della Maddalena)A striking medieval humpback bridge arching over the Serchio river at Borgo a Mozzano in the Garfagnana, its improbably steep 11th-century span the stuff of devil-pact legend.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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7 km awayPop. 1,067

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