Your Ligurian Coast Travel Guide

Everything you need to plan an unforgettable holiday in Liguria.

This Ligurian Coast Travel Guide brings together the places, experiences and practical ideas that help visitors plan a memorable holiday in Liguria. From the colourful villages of Cinque Terre to the harbour of Portovenere, the beaches around Lerici and the lively streets of La Spezia, the eastern Riviera offers a wonderful mix of coast, culture and food.

Villa Amaranta is ideally placed near La Spezia for exploring the Gulf of Poets and the wider Liguria region. It is a luxury villa in La Spezia with a private pool, sea views and room for up to 12 guests — a comfortable base for couples, families and groups who want to be close to Cinque Terre, Portovenere and Lerici.

A well-planned Liguria holiday can be as active or as slow as you wish. Spend a morning on the beach in Monterosso, take the train to Vernazza for a harbour-side lunch, or choose a ferry trip across the Gulf of Poets to see Portovenere from the water. On quieter days, La Spezia and Lerici are excellent for browsing local shops, enjoying an aperitivo or simply taking in the coastal atmosphere without a packed itinerary.

Travelling as a couple, family or group? Our guide collection is designed to answer the questions visitors usually ask before booking: where should you stay in Liguria, which Cinque Terre village is easiest to visit, how do you get around, which beaches suit a relaxed day, and what should not be missed around La Spezia? Each guide links helpful planning advice with ideas for experiencing the region at a comfortable pace.

Whether you are looking for a villa rental in La Spezia, a villa near Cinque Terre with a pool, a first-time itinerary around the Ligurian coast or new ideas for a return trip, these pages are here to make planning easier. Save the guides before you travel and return to them when choosing restaurants, transport, beaches and day trips.

Start with the complete Ligurian coast overview, then explore our family travel guide for practical ideas around Monterosso, La Spezia, Sarzana, Vernazza and Genoa. For official regional visitor information and current inspiration, visit the official Liguria tourism website.