La Spezia

La Spezia lies on Italy's Ligurian coast at the head of the Gulf of La Spezia, in the north-west of the country near the border with Tuscany. A working port city with a long naval tradition, it pairs a seafront promenade and historic centre with hillside neighbourhoods rising behind the harbour. It is known as a gateway to the Cinque Terre and the surrounding coastal hills, making it a practical base for buyers and renters who want city amenities close to the sea.