La Spezia Travel Forum

Hello!
I am thinking about booking a cruise for next year. We will be stopping at La Spezia, and I want to know how far is it to Florence and Pisa?
Also approx travelling times???Thank you in advance!!!

Hello everyone,
Next winter I will be an Erasmus student for 3 months in La spezia. Do you know any idea about rentals ,how much does it cost a room or a dormitory per month?
Thanx..

Hello, we will be travelling to La Spezia in May this year by car. we have a hotel but no parking. I was wondering how much is it to park per day at the local parking lots? is it better to stay in La Spezia or livorno? I heard Livorno is less touristy?!

Ciao

Althoug I've never been there the Cinque Terre it gives me the impression of being a laid-back kind of place. My parents like to stay in nice hotels, not exacly 5 star but maybe 3 or four. What are recomendations for nice clean hotels with a view and terrace.

I looked over La Mala B&B but they do not reply to my emails. I need to start thinking about other options.

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Grazie

Is Cinque terre really a wonderful as people say?

I need some arguments to convince my parents to go there on the next family trip as they are hesitant about visiting the area.

If they choose to go, I think we would be staying in Manarola, it is a good choice?

Hello,

We will be flying into Milan the end of November. I really want to visit the Cinque Terre. Is that a good choice that time of year? What is the weather usually like? Will we most likely be able to hike?

If it's recommended, how do we get there from Milan? How many nights should we stay? I was thinking about staying 4 nights. Is that too long? What town is recommended?

Sorry I have so many questions! All help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Is there train near the port of La Spezia to Florence, Italy? If so how often are the departure times and costs?

My family of seven will be arriving by cruise ship in early June 2007. We are renting a van in La Spezia to drive to Florence and Pisa. Can anyone describe road conditions and ease of travel to these cities? I have a handheld GPS. we only have 10 hours for our exploration.

Do you know where I could get a train schedule between La Spezia and Cinque Terres, or could you give me some idea about how early the first train leaves from La Spezia to the first town of Cinques Terres?

Hello!

We will be coming into La Spezia by train on September 9th. Question #1: Are there two train stations there?

There will be six of us, including a 2-year old and a 5 year old, plus all of the assorted luggage. We're actually staying in Tellaro. Question #2: Is a car hire necessary for us, and if so, where do we find a car hire place?

If a car hire is not necessary - we can get around by train and bus - I think we will need a taxi (or 2!) to get all of us from the train station to and from Tellaro. Would a taxi be available at the train station? And what do you think the charge would be?

Thanks!

Hi,
Does anyone on this forum live in La Spezia? I would like to say Hi to someone that I met in Novara when I was working at the "Country Pub" in a village called Sologno.
His name is Marco Andreani and he would be between roughly 42 and 44 years old and he served in the Military in Novara around 1984/5
I would love to say Hi and know that he is well and happy and contact me if possible via this forum. Thank you. Sally (England)

we are looking to rent an apartment for one month in town or near town we stopped in la spezia only at train station but it looks like a nice drop off point we stayed in lucca for two months last may any suggestions will help thanks

On our first trip to Cinque Terre next month we will be driving to La Spezia. I am concerned about getting there and finding no parking available. Should I be concerned? We want to take the train to Cinque terre, but we need safe parking in La Spezia. Any suggestions? Also any sugestions about what not to miss in cinque terre?
thanks bunches

Arriving in La Spezia of a cruise ship in june so will just have a few hours to spare Should my wife and i spend it in la spezia or take a train to genoa for the day or visit the towns in cinque terre useing the train. Any help much appreciated.

Hi all,
this is my first post so I hope it works ok.
I will be arriving from Rome to La Spezia on the 4th & staying till the 8th of October & am looking for any suggestions for a cool place to stay. There are 2 of us and we would like our own room and close to the action & transort etc.
Ive been reading the forum and also like the sounds of a B & B but would prefer not to spend more than about 60 euros a night if possible.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks & cant wait to get there!
Belle
Sydney-- Australia

hi, im new to this site and wondered if anyone can help? im wanting to travel to la spezia,and would like to know what kind of place it is all round? also how i get to a place called via raffaele di nobili? ive heard it is a lovely little fishing village and as im more used to theme parks etc with the kids,would like to try something different.Has anyone else heard of it and/or been there? having trouble finding out much about it,not much in books about it either . look forward to hearing from anyone and everyone with info for me,thanks

We want to spend a full day at Cinque Terre but don't know what to do with our luggage. Are there suitcase-sized lockers at La Spezia-Centrale train station?

Ok---we've got the trip planned. We want to park in La Spezia while we take the train into the 5 lands. We plan to leave the car for 2-3 days. Is there plenty of parking in La Spezia? Is it paid parking? Is it secured? Any other suggestions???

Another quick question....What train station do we need to be at to catch the train into Cinque Terra??? I see 3 different stations located in La Spezia.

Thank you!

We're looking to drive from Geneva to La Spezia and would like to camp in the area of the Cinqque Terre. Can anyone recommend a good campground? We will have only a car and will pitch a tent, so we don't need accomodations for a trailor. Thanks for any info you can provide!!! Joyce

Does anyone know of any bars or cafes in La Spezia, and can provide a brief description/address? Thanks!

hey guys 1st time on here. good site. anyone on how i can get from la spezia to nice. doing some travelling and looking for cheapest option. bus or train who cares

We are planning a day trip to Cinque Terre. We were advised that it may be best to park in La Spezia and take the train.
Is there a convinient parking near the train station, and how much does it cost?

In September my wife and I are going to a weeding in Portovenere. My plan is to fly to Pisa, take the train to La Spezia and then to Portovenere. How do you get form La Spezia to Portovenere? I have heard it is either bus or Taxi. I would appreciate any thoughts or ideas. Thank you, Al and Jody

Hi - I am taking a wonderful 10th anniversary trip with my husband end of May to Italy and will be picking up a car at Avis in La Spezia(after 3 days in Cinque Terre to head to Tuscany). It looks like Avis is less than a km away and would like to know if walking south from station possible? In general is La Spezia pedestrian friendly? Thanks to anyone in advance who could help.
(Sorry don't have picture to post but just to give you idea about us we are a mid thirties couple, who married as we started med school - after ten amazing and challenging years that included the addition of twin girls to our family and transition (for me) from professional life to full time motherhood we are finally taking a dream vacation - sans children! - to Italy)

We are looking for a nice camping near 5terre. Any recommendations?
Did anybody walk other trail than the coastal one? There are supposed to be two more, middle and upper trails which connect Portovenere and Levanto. How is the view? Are the “open” or run in a scrub and forest which prevent from seeing?

Hi!

I'm a football fan from Spain and I'll be in La Spezia the day April 25th. That day the most important football match in Spain (Real Madrid - FC Barcelona) is played. Anyone could tell me if there is any bar or pub to see international football matches in La Spezia, or in other city nearby (maybe Genoa)?

Thanks!
Poqueque
Barcelona.

My husband and I are looking for 2 nights accommodation in La Spezia in early April. Just want a double room (with ensuite or shared bathroom), something clean and well located to the town. Any suggestions would be most welcome.

Looking for a place for 6 adults in Sept. I can't seem to find a place big enough. Any good suggestions

This year we visited the Cinque Terra and stayed in a super hotel in Deiva Marina (Hotel Clelia) which we highly recommend.

We want to return to this area next year, but for a longer stay. We intend to go back to Hotel Clelia, but are also interested in staying in Moneglia.

Does anyone have any hotel recommendations. Hotel Villa Eldera looks great. Has anyone stayed there?

We have 2 children, so would like to know what the beach is like at Moneglia?

My family came from Termo de la Spezia, I would love to go there on a vacation. The pictures on your site are more than beautiful. Can you tell me more about the area?