La Spezia travel guide

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.

Cheap flights to La Spezia

The lowest round-trip fare found by Destina Holidays travellers in the last 30 days was $768 from San Francisco, travelling 11 Aug – 18 Aug. These are the cheapest fares from the most searched cities.

• NYC New York to La Spezia30 Nov – 7 Dec · GOA from$831
• LAX Los Angeles to La Spezia12 May – 21 May · PSA from$925
• DEN Denver to La Spezia4 Aug – 20 Aug · PSA from$994
• ORD Chicago to La Spezia29 Mar – 15 Apr · PSA from$1,172
• IAD Washington to La Spezia12 May – 26 May · PSA from$1,076
• BOS Boston to La Spezia5 May – 12 May · PSA from$975
• SFO San Francisco to La Spezia11 Aug – 18 Aug · PSA from$768
• PHL Philadelphia to La Spezia12 Apr – 20 Apr · PSA from$778

Cheapest month to fly

Airlines travellers compared most often: Aer Lingus, Swiss International Air Lines, United Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, ITA Airways.

Prices are per adult in US dollars, taken from searches between 12 Oct and 11 Nov 2026. Fares change often, so search your dates for live prices.

Places to visit in La Spezia

1. 

   Cinque Terre

   Nature · 6 mi from centre

   Five colorful fishing villages clinging to cliffs above the sea, linked by trains and hiking paths. Take the train from La Spezia and buy a Cinque Terre card for trails and transport.

2. 

   Porto Venere

   Neighborhood

   A picturesque harbor town with tall pastel houses, a medieval castle, and a church on a rocky point. Take the ferry from La Spezia for great views of the coast.

3. 

   Vernazza

   Neighborhood · 7 mi from centre

   Often called the prettiest Cinque Terre village, with a small harbor and a castle tower. Hike the trail from Monterosso for classic views as you arrive.

4. 

   Riomaggiore

   Neighborhood · 4 mi from centre

   The southernmost Cinque Terre village, with colorful tower houses stacked up a narrow ravine above a tiny harbor. Watch the sunset from the rocks near the harbor, and arrive by train from La Spezia.

5. 

   Monterosso al Mare

   Beach · 9 mi from centre

   The largest Cinque Terre village and the one with the best sandy beach. Rent a sunbed and umbrella if you want to spend the day by the water.

6. 

   Lerici

   Neighborhood · 5 mi from centre

   A seaside town on the Gulf of Poets, with a castle overlooking a pretty harbor. Walk the coastal path to the tiny village of Tellaro.

7. 

   Palmaria

   Nature · 5 mi from centre

   The largest island in the gulf, with walking trails and quiet coves just across from Porto Venere. Take a short boat from Porto Venere and hike the loop.

Top experiences in La Spezia

Tours, tickets and experiences you can book with Destina Holidays, from 22 available.

Day Trips & Excursions

Le Cinque Terre: the Gems of the Italian Riviera with Limoncino Tasting - Small Group Tour

• 8 hours
• Free cancellation

From $84 per adult

Classes

Discover Italian Cuisine - Private Cooking Class

• 3 hours
• Free cancellation

From $143 per adult

Classes

Pasta and Tiramisu Making - Small Group Class

• 3 hours
• Free cancellation

From $133 per adult

Classes

Local Market Visit and Private Cooking Class

• 4 hours
• Free cancellation

From $186 per adult

Day Trips & Excursions

Cinque Terre Tour with Limoncello Tasting - Small Group

• 8 hours
• Free cancellation

From $180 per adult

Where to stay in La Spezia

Popular hotels in La Spezia, out of 223 properties you can book.

NH La Spezia

• La Spezia Area

From $99 per night

Al Sant'Andrea Hotel

• La Spezia Area

From $103 per night

The Poet Hotel

• La Spezia Area

From $86 per night

Hotel Firenze & Continentale

• La Spezia Area

From $113 per night

Cdh Hotel La Spezia

• La Spezia Area

From $73 per night

AllegroItalia La Spezia

• La Spezia Area

From $142 per night

Affittacamere Casa Dane

• La Spezia Area

From $40 per night

Affittacamere Myhome

• La Spezia Area

From $86 per night

La Trigola

• La Spezia Area

From $107 per night

Hotel Villa Argentina

• La Spezia Area

From $118 per night

Paracucchi Locanda dell'Angelo

• La Spezia Area

From $112 per night

Albergo Serena

• La Spezia Area
• 6.04 reviews

From $78 per night

Best time to visit La Spezia

Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit La Spezia is June to July, when average daytime highs are around 78–83°F and rain falls on about 8 days a month.

Average daily low and high temperatures and days with at least 1 mm of rain, from recent weather records. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.

La Spezia weather forecast

• Wed 11 Nov 67° 62° 100%
• Thu 12 Nov 67° 63° 100%
• Fri 13 Nov 64° 59° 98%
• Sat 14 Nov 63° 51° 51%
• Sun 15 Nov 53° 50° 45%
• Mon 16 Nov 56° 53° 52%
• Tue 17 Nov 64° 56° 77%

Know before you go

Currency

Euro (EUR)1 US dollar ≈ €0.89

Language

Italian

Calling code

+39

Driving

On the right

Time zone

Europe/RomeUTC+1

Capital

Rome

Upcoming public holidays in Italy

• Tue 8 DecImmaculate ConceptionImmacolata Concezione
• Fri 25 DecChristmas DayNatale
• Sat 26 DecSt. Stephen's DaySanto Stefano
• Fri 1 JanNew Year's DayCapodanno
• Wed 6 JanEpiphanyEpifania
• Sun 28 MarEaster SundayPasqua

Banks, offices and some attractions may close on public holidays, and flights and hotels often fill up early around them.

Getting to La Spezia

These are the airports closest to central La Spezia. Compare fares into each one, as a slightly longer transfer can sometimes mean a much cheaper flight.

• PSA Pisa International Airport 'Galileo Galilei'41 mi (65 km) from the city centre
• LCV Lucca-Tassignano Airport42 mi (68 km) from the city centre
• GOA Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport53 mi (86 km) from the city centre

La Spezia travel FAQ