Top Activities on the Ground in La Spezia

Enjoy a leisurely e-bike ride in the La Spezia region with an option of four fun tours. Take the classic tour from La Spezia to Cinque Terre, bike around the Gulf of Poets from La Spezia to either Portovenere or Montemarcello, or tour Val di Magra. Each tour option features beautiful views of the seaside scenery and takes about four hours to complete.

The guide will provide all the information you need to be able to ride a mountain bike (pedal assisted) in complete safety. In this excursion we will explore the valley of Levanto until the mountain called Bardellone. These alternative routes, not very frequented, are immersed in unspoiled nature. Usually it is also possible to spot local hawks flying high. Along the way we will be able to admire the spontaneous vegetation of holm oaks, olive trees, chestnut trees, Mediterranean scrub. The pleasure of mountain biking lies in the relaxation of traveling along dirt roads that are often of ancient memory. An expert guide will make this sport easy for everyone, and you will be able to drive at your favorite pace. This tour is perfect for those who are looking for a little bit of adventure. The excursion includes a stop where we will taste Ligurian focaccia and local white wine.

Skip the exhausting hikes and fast train rides and experience Cinque Terre by e-bike on a 4-hour guided tour. The bike's electric motor allows you to maximize your time and traverse the hilly terrain with ease. Eat traditional focaccia and taste locally produced wine during a break at the Sanctuary of Soviore. The scenic route also includes stops at charming churches, including Soviore and San Giovanni Battista.

Spend the morning out in the Liguran sunshine on an E-Bike tour from Levanto. Start off towards Genove, and cycle past red rock quarries before arriving at the village of Costa for stunning views. Next continue around Mount Serro, and climb back down to the port of Framura for a typical Ligurian lunch complete with white wine and Foccacia. Pass by the parish church of Saint Catherine on your way back to Levanto.

Explore the hidden treasures of the Cinque Terre on a 6-hour mountain bike tour that is suitable for fit participants. The moderately challenging non-technical route includes long climbs into the hills where you get sweeping views over the Gulf of La Spezia and National Park of the Cinque Terre. Includes knowledgeable guide, light refreshments, and use of bike equipment.

The so-called "Golfo dei Poeti" ha s charmed many artists and poets from all over the world, through the centuries: Byron, Shelley, Lawrence and even Dante Alighieri. This private guided tour will allow you to reach the pearl of this enchanting gulf, Portovenere, where the legend says that the goddess of beauty herself. Venus, was born. A quick, pleasant an easy ride on e-bikes will first reach the villages of Biassa, famous for the production of Sciacchetrà wine, and Le Grazie, well known for the precious marble caves. Once in Portovenere, there will be plenty of time to chill out with good glass of wine before getting back.

Renting the e-bikes Mountain bikes in the bike centers of Equi Terme and Fivizzano it is possible to do half or one day excursions pedaling effortlessly. You can reach very suggestive natural and historical sites such as parish churches, castles, canyons, parks. Along the routes you can find farmhouses to taste and buy local products.

Hike in Cinque Terre stands for breath taking views, bright colours and unforgettable picturesque landscapes.

Discover the stunning Cinque Terre—or “five lands”—during this hiking tour from La Spezia Port. Explore Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore with a combination of hikes and train rides. Stroll through the colorful villages and enjoy plenty of free time to relax over the course of the day. The main hike takes place between Manarola and Corniglia where you can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area and the Mediterranean.

We start from Levanto and take the provincial road in the direction of Genoa, the first six kilometers are uphill, the slow speed makes us fully enjoy the splendid views. At the end of the ascent, we make a brief stop to observe the red marble quarries, typical of this area.

Hike off the beaten path enjoying the beauty of Portovenere and the Cinque Terre coast from a different point of view. Enjoy the best view of Portovenere. Discover the wild and intact natural beauty of the tiny Palmaria island. Hike a ring trail that skirts the beautiful coast, surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation. This is a good itinerary also for summer since you will have the possibility to swim in the crystalline water of secluded coves. Hiking: about 3h30 Difficulty: medium Difference in altitude: 200 mt. Suitable for families

A private tour that allows you to have a complete experience of the Cinque Terre combining hiking, visiting the villages and tasting local specialties. Accompanied by an expert and passionate local guide, you will hike on one of the best trails from which you will enjoy breathtaking views from the top. You will have a delicious lunch with local specialties and wine on a panoramic terrace in the quiet village of Corniglia. Following our insider's track, you will escape tourist crowds and visit the villages discovering their most authentic soul. After Manarola and Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso are waiting for you! - Travel at your own pace with no rush and strict schedule - Private guide at disposal, just for you - Perfect introduction for first-time visitors - Combine hiking, visiting the villages and tasting local specialties - The tour can be customized based on your interests and fitness level

Cinque Terre is the jewel of the Ligurian coast and this hiking tour from La Spezia covers four out of the five villages. Depart from the La Spezia train station and head straight to Manarola to begin your trek to Corniglia. Admire the beautiful views along the way and then enjoy time to explore the towns of Corniglia, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore before heading back to La Spezia.

In this afternoon tour, we will depart from Levanto in the afternoon and riding our electric bikes we will reach Monterosso in about an hour, making some stops in scenic and touristic places. In Monterosso, where we will stay for an hour, we will explore the old part of the village, which at sunset is very quiet and has a unique and enchanting atmosphere. There will be 30 minutes of free time for autonomously exploring this town. Afterwards, we will start our ride back to Levanto, during which we will have other breathtaking views of the Cinque Terre coast at sunset.

On the Eastern part of the Gulf of La Spezia, just in front of Portovenere and Palmaria island, stands one of theist known marine location in Italy: Lerici. This town has a long and prestigious history, testified by the impressive presence of the Castle, aside the harbor. All around, marvelous small villages like Tellaro and San Terenzo create a unique surrounding. This private guided tour will lead you across the Southern edge of Golfo dei Poeti, uphill to some amazing viewpoints and back down to the sea, where you will enjoy a relaxing aperitif near the beach.

In this magic tour we will see landscapes hidden from the crowd, making easy ups and exciting downs with our e-bikes among the colors and scents of this part of Ligurian coast which is like a secret Cinque Terre area, but not as crowded as the original villages. We will make a visit of a typical vinyard, from which we will admire the sea from unique perspectives. The owner of the vinyard will illustrate the traditional cultivation method that him and his family have been rediscovering through the years. He will also explain their restoring projects of ancient heritage grape varieties. Comfortably sitting in the garden, we will taste two traditional white and red wines, typical of this region, paired with seasonal products. Finally, we will go downhill, making return to Levanto in the enchanting light of a beautiful sunset.

Among the evocative sceneries overlooking the sea and the famous terraces that lead to the colorful seaside villages, riding your E-Bike to discover one of the most beautiful Unesco Heritage in the world. An uncontaminated area where sea and land merge to form a single and suggestive area.

There's a hidden, suggestive path, running through the outback of Cinque Terre. It's called the "Sanctuary Way", since it connects all the sanctuaries which are meant to protect the villages on the coast. This private guided tour will allow you to have an easy and pleasant ride by e-bikes on this route, visiting Montenero, Volastra, San Bernardino, Reggio and Soviore before reaching Monterosso. Here, your way back will be a spectacular cruise in sight of the Cinque Terre; you will have the time for a dive and an exclusive aperitif onboard. Being slow will be worthwhile!

We will start from the village of Levanto; we will add ourselves first in the alleys of the center, discovering particularities of the village medieval structure. We'll continue our journey with a trek in nature that will takes us, through the pine forests and the Mediterranean scrub, to rediscover the places of important experiments of an Italian Nobel prize and visit a particular site: the agricultural unit of centennial tradition where we will do our picnic with typical Ligurian products! We will continue until we reach the top of Punta Mesco, the western gate of the Cinque Terre Park, a natural terrace with breathtaking views! We will begin the descent from the sea, beyond the promontory until we reach the splendid and renowned Monterosso, where we could rest on the beach, visit the places that inspired another Italian Nobel prize and, why not, take a dip in the splendid sea of ​​the 5 Terre. A day in the history and poetry of World Heritage sites.

Guided trekking excursion to discover the beautiful Cinque Terre Park where sea and land blend into one unique and suggestive area. Cinque Terre Park has been unreachable by land for centuries and isolated by steep mountains and the sea. Thanks to its isolation, the unpolluted charm of this area has been protected by UNESCO World Heritage. With our expert guide you will discover this extraordinary coast and its wonderful hamlets (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso) following the "Sentiero Azzurro", the most famous path that was traced by people that used it in order to move between the 5 hamlets during the centuries. During the day you will visit a wine cellar and discover different stages of production and cultivation with tasting of typical wines and products and possible visit of the vineyard. Lunch is free during the day

Explore the cliffs overlooking the ocean on a private rock climbing adventure in Cinque Terre. Ideal for experienced climbers or beginners, the day’s itinerary can be customized to your skill level. Participants should be in good physical shape as the day begins with a45-minute hike up to 1000 feet (300 meters) above sea level for stunning views of the Mediterranean. All climbing gear is provided and you climb alongside a professional, multilingual, alpine guide.