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Rocchetta di Vara

Liguria, Italy · Europe

About Rocchetta di Vara

Rocchetta di Vara works well as a base: 10 minutes from Borghetto di Vara, 14km from Cinque Terre Coastal Trail.

Rocchetta di Vara is a town located in Liguria, Italy. With a population of 149, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rocchetta di Vara 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 Rocchetta di Vara to your route.

About Rocchetta di Vara

Rocchetta di Vara (Ligurian: A Rocheta) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of La Spezia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Genoa and about 11 kilometres (7 mi) north of La Spezia. Rocchetta di Vara borders the following municipalities: Beverino, Borghetto di Vara,

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Where is Rocchetta di Vara located?

Rocchetta di Vara is located in Liguria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.2506 latitude, 9.7579 longitude.

What is the population of Rocchetta di Vara?

Rocchetta di Vara has a population of approximately 149 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
149
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Liguria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.2506, 9.7579

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 Rocchetta di Vara

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Monterosso al Mare

The largest and most resort-like of the five Cinque Terre villages, with the area's only large sandy beach and a medieval old town.

14 km · about 25 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.

14 km · about 25 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.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Cinque Terre

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

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Vernazza

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

14 km · about 25 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Manarola

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

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Riomaggiore

The southernmost Cinque Terre village with colorful tower houses stacked along a steep ravine above the sea.

17 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Rocchetta di Vara

  • 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.
  • 18 kmSantuario della Madonna di MonteneroA clifftop sanctuary along the SS1 coastal road in Riomaggiore offering dramatic views over the Cinque Terre coastline.
  • 64 kmPonte Gobbo, BobbioEleven irregular humpbacked arches carry this medieval 'devil's bridge' across the Trebbia at Bobbio, the abbey town Hemingway reputedly called part of 'the most beautiful valley in the world'. The SS45 Trebbia gorge drive to reach it is half the reward.
  • 70 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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4 km awayPop. 611

Padivarma

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6 km awayPop. 217

Beverino

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6 km awayPop. 50

Calice al Cornoviglio

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6 km awayPop. 84

Sesta Godano

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8 km awayPop. 728

Carrodano

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8 km awayPop. 545

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