Mention La Spezia and most people picture the sea, the Gulf of Poets and the wonders that surround the city, yet this is also a place deeply bound to the Italian Navy, and on certain occasions it is where you can meet the Amerigo Vespucci, one of the most beautiful and best-known ships in the world. Continue reading
If you are looking for La Spezia events this autumn, Sunday 4 October 2026 is a date worth marking in your diary. Continue reading
There are many ways to fill a week here, and for us the most rewarding Cinque Terre activities are the ones that take you properly outdoors: on horseback, on foot, on the water or on two wheels. Continue reading
There is a particular thrill in seeing the Gulf of Poets by boat, watching this stretch of the Ligurian coast reveal itself from an entirely new angle.
A Sarzana day trip is one of the easiest ways to add a different rhythm to a stay in La Spezia, swapping the coast for honey-coloured stone and centuries of Ligurian history. Continue reading
Walking the Cinque Terre hiking trails is one of the loveliest ways to discover this remarkable stretch of the Ligurian coast. Continue reading
If you’ve chosen Downtown Blue Apartment for your stay in La Spezia, the last days of August are the perfect time to explore the area Continue reading
If you’re staying in La Spezia in the second half of August, here are some not-to-miss events Continue reading
A holiday in La Spezia isn’t only about the sea, the Cinque Terre and breathtaking views. Continue reading
During your stay in La Spezia, set aside a day to discover the Val di Vara, an authentic corner of Italy tucked behind the Cinque Terre Continue reading