La Spezia
Province of La Spezia
La Spezia is the second-largest city in the Liguria region, located on the Gulf of La Spezia, known as the Gulf of Poets (Golfo dei Poeti). It's a major Italian military and commercial port and a crucial gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Cinque Terre and Portovenere.
Practical Travel Guide for La Spezia
Make your journey smoother with essential practical information to read before traveling.
Visa Information
Part of the Schengen Area, allowing visa-free travel for up to 90 days for many nationalities.
Adapter Type
Italian
Getting Around
La Spezia Centrale train station is the main transport hub for visiting the Cinque Terre. The city is easily navigable by foot in the center, by bus, or by ferry to explore the towns in the Gulf of Poets.
Local Flavors
The cuisine is classic Ligurian, emphasizing fresh and simple ingredients. It's famous for fresh seafood, exquisite pesto (Pesto Genovese), and local street food like Farinata.