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Italy·🌊 Coastal

La Spezia is the ideal base camp for the Cinque Terre, situated in the picturesque Gulf of Poets between Liguria and Tuscany. The naval museum, fresh seafood, and lower prices compared to the crowded coastal villages make La Spezia the smart choice.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripLocal cuisineNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 30°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 28°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: October–November — a pleasant 21°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (12°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
11°
Jan
13°
Feb
14°
Mar
17°
Apr
21°
May
26°
Jun
30°
Jul
30°
Aug
24°
Sep
21°
Oct
16°
Nov
12°
Dec
Water temperature
15°
Jan
14°
Feb
14°
Mar
16°
Apr
19°
May
24°
Jun
27°
Jul
28°
Aug
24°
Sep
22°
Oct
19°
Nov
16°
Dec
Sunshine hours
6h
Jan
6h
Feb
8h
Mar
11h
Apr
11h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
7h
Oct
6h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
11d
Jan
8d
Feb
12d
Mar
14d
Apr
15d
May
12d
Jun
6d
Jul
11d
Aug
14d
Sep
15d
Oct
13d
Nov
12d
Dec

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La Spezia as a Vacation Destination

La Spezia is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 30°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 28°C.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
IT
Camping
Tent & caravan