Alta Marea

La Spezia


Friendly Andrea will be there to greet you at this small B&B and can be counted on for his local knowledge and restaurant tips. Rooms are spotless, airy and bright, with wooden floors and signature graphic design, and the location is handy for making an early morning train to Cinque Terre.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby La Spezia attractions

1. Via del Prione

0.17 MILES

If you have limited time in La Spezia, make sure you prioritise a stroll along this picturesque pedestrian lane that winds through the historic centre…

2. Museo Amedeo Lia

0.28 MILES

This fine-arts museum in a restored 17th-century friary is La Spezia's star cultural attraction. The collection spans from the 13th to 18th centuries and…

3. Castello di San Giorgio

0.41 MILES

An assortment of local archaeological artefacts from prehistoric to medieval times are displayed at the city's hilltop fortifications. You'll see finely…

4. Museo Tecnico Navale della Spezia

0.61 MILES

Maritime lovers shouldn't miss the world's oldest naval museum, which is reached via a narrow bridge a few blocks southwest of Parco Salvador Allende. The…

5. Ponte Thaon di Revel

0.83 MILES

Opened to much fanfare in 2013, this photogenic cable-stayed pedestrian bridge connects the city with the port. Vaguely resembling a large double-masted…

6. Porto Mirabello

0.94 MILES

It's worth taking a stroll down to the waterfront and across the scenic Ponte Thaon di Revel for a look at La Spezia's modern, expansive port. You'll see…

7. Oratorio di Santa Maria Assunta

3.73 MILES

Built by a Christian brotherhood in the 16th century, this simple stone church is home to the unusual 14th-century wooden statue Madonna delle catene …

8. Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista

3.79 MILES

Set in the upper part of town, this striking church was founded in 1340 but received a facelift in 1870 giving it a neo-Gothic facade. Original 14th…