🏖️ Top Beaches
Whether you’re looking to relax under the sun, swim in crystal-clear water, or enjoy a romantic cove, here are the must-visit beaches in the area.
🌊 1. Venere Azzurra Beach – Lerici
- Sandy beach with shallow, safe waters – great for families
- Equipped with showers, umbrellas, beach bar
- Calm and clean sea
📍 15 minutes by car or accessible by bus from La Spezia
🐚 2. Baia Blu – Between Lerici & San Terenzo
- Hidden bay with turquoise water and elegant beach club
- Mix of public and private beach areas
- Sunbeds, café, and stunning views
📍 Paid parking nearby – about 20 minutes from La Spezia
🪸 3. Fiascherino – Near Tellaro
- Two secluded coves surrounded by rocks and nature
- Quiet and romantic atmosphere
- Less crowded, accessible by a path
📍 Best early in the morning – some stairs to reach it
🏝️ 4. Palmaria Island – Opposite Portovenere
- Reachable by boat taxi in 5 minutes from Portovenere
- Pebbled beaches and wild nature
- Ideal for hiking + swimming in clear water
📍 Boat service from Portovenere harbor
🧜 5. Monterosso Beach – Cinque Terre
- The largest and most comfortable beach of the Cinque Terre
- Sandy/pebble beach with equipped and free areas
- Scenic view of cliffs and village
📍 22-minute train ride from La Spezia
🪨 6. Seaside Rocks – Portovenere
- No sandy beach, but flat rocks perfect for sunbathing and diving
- Unique views of the Church of San Pietro
- Loved by locals for its atmosphere and clear water
📍 Directly in the center of Portovenere
🧭 Tips for Your Beach Day
- Bring water, sunscreen, and water shoes for rocky areas
- Beaches can get crowded in summer — go early!
- In Cinque Terre, swim only in designated spots
- Great for snorkeling: Baia Blu, Palmaria, and Fiascherino