Vacation rentals in La Spezia

The Gulf of the Poets, named after Lord Byron and Shelley who lived here and took inspiration from its beauty, is dominated by Portovenere and the 3 Islands (Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto), which all are part of Unesco World Heritage Sites. The 3 small inaccessible Islands are located just in front of Portovenere, the pearl of the Gulf, and are rich in vegetation and animals. Their beauty, especially at sunset, is breathtaking! With a 1 hour tour, starting from the port of La Spezia (Banchina Revel), I'll guide you through the hidden gems of the Gulf and the 3 Islands: • Torre Scola, a 16th century military fort built at the center of the Gulf and damaged during the Napoleonic wars • Portovenere, the true pearl of the Gulf, with it enchanted village and San Pietro ancient romanic church, known as the world's most beautiful one • "Azzurra" grotto in Palmaria, shining gold at sunset • The Tino old-lighthouse, one of the few remaining in Europe • "Madonna Stella Maris" statue emerging from the sea outside Tinetto • The dismissed cableway used until the II World Wars to load the marble from the local quarry • The many unique military installations from the 1st and 2nd World Wars Other things to note We'll wait for you at the boarding point (HopHop Boat - Piattaforma Galleggiante), 10 minutes before the departure time. From late September forward, I suggest who feels cold to put something warmer on.

We will meet up in Manarola, and after a quick visit of the village, which will be nice and quiet early in the morning, we will start our adventure by taking a deep breath and hiking up to Volastra, a wonderful hamlet as far off the beaten path as you can get in this area. The hike is straight uphill and it will make you sweat, we promise! There will be plenty of visual rewards along the path, though, because you will get the most spectacular views of Manarola and the sea, almost like you were a drone (only without flying off the rocks!). Then, after approximately 1 hour, we will reach our destination. And there, only there, will you feel like you have earned your well deserved wine tasting. We will drink the wine of one of the greatest local winemakers right on his vineyard while looking at the Mediterranean directly below, almost touching the sky and rejoicing in the power of nature. After the wine tasting, our experience is finished. From Volastra, you can choose to continue on the trail to Corniglia, the next Cinque Terre town, go back down the trail to Manarola, or take the eco-bus down to Manarola at a cost of 2.50 per person. Other things to note Rain can be serious in the Cinque Terre, so if it is raining too heavily, or if the National Park issues a weather alert, we won't be able to do the hike. In that case, we will take the eco-bus up to Volastra at an additional cost of 2.50 per person.

The Cinque Terre may be known for their stunning cliffs and breathtaking hikes, but the best views aren't actually from dry land! Jump on this awesome boat tour and we'll take you to see all five Cinque Terre towns, you'll swim in the Ligurian Sea just as the sun is setting in and you'll learn tons from your local, English speaking captain, who'll answer any questions you'll have! Eat and drink local wine and food... meet new friends... this will be your favorite Cinque Terre memory! All of our tours will start and end in the stunning marina in Riomaggiore. Groups are small, with no more than 6 guests on board.

Superb hand-made traditional cuisine, whose simple yet precious secrets will be shared in a friendly, homely environment facing the Gulf of Poets. You will have what I had when I was a child at my home: a full immersion experience in the authentic Italian cuisine. Specifically, we will travel together back and forth from Liguria and Campania discovering traditional recepies, made of selected, genuine and local ingredients (and there will be much more than Pesto and tiramisù!). Handmade pasta, cakes, savory pie all easy recipes that you may do again at your home. I like to cook seasonal foods and I love to take fresh vegetables from my garden (when there are)!! We’ll learn how to transform those ingredients in delicious dishes. The cooking lesson will be paired with complementary Italian wine and home-made spirits, which will make your experience unforgettable(!). If you'd like to take a class at a time not avaible, please get in touch, I'll try to schedule you a new slot. For private classes, I can organize vegan or vegetarian lessons! My class can also be offered in italian, of course and I m studing spanish too!! Other things to note I live with my husband and 3 furry friends, 2 dogs, 1 cat. They are very friendly and are ready for snuggles. Please,tell me about your food allergy, or if you are vegetarian when you book the class!

Immerse yourself in a local market tour, enjoy a private cooking class at a Cesarina's home, learn the tricks of the trade of the most famous la Spezia recipes and amaze your friends with the specialities of the Italian cuisine once you come back home! - NICE TO MEET YOU, FOLKS! Meet our Cesarine at home and share the warmth of Italian hospitality. - LET'S START... Warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy a cooking class at a local home in the morning: learn the most famous recipes of the local culinary tradition passed down by real Italian Mammas and Nonnas, test your cooking skills with 2 recipes (one typical Pasta from La Spezia and Tiramisu) and have fun by learning the secrets of Italian cuisine. - A TAVOLA! (Sit down at the table for lunch) Taste the labour of your work and vote the best cook of the day. - CIN CIN (cheers!) Toast to happiness with a glass of local wine from the territory cellars: our Cesarine offer only wines of the region. - MEMORIES WILL LAST FOREVER Take the official Cesarine apron and shopping bag back home. SAMPLE RECIPES: - Pasta with Pesto - 'Risi e bisi' - Tiramisu Other things to note - Please inform us about any food intolerance or allergy - The full address of the Cesarina home will be disclosed after the reservation