Lerici

Lerici is a town in the province of La Spezia, located at the center of a small natural cove, known as Seno di Lerici, on a promontory with a castle right on the top, that hosts at present a paleontological museum.

Its territory is included in the Eastern Riviera, exactly on the west side of the Gulf of La Spezia: with its administrative seat and Portovenere, in one of the three municipalities facing the Gulf of Poets, a wider area of unique beauty, which has an essential bond with the great writers of the twentieth and nineteenth century.

In the same area, there is the village of San Terenzo, which is almost opposite Lerici, the area of Venere Azzurra is in between the two, and Tellaro is further est of Lerici, it is an ancient fisherman village; just before you reach it, you will find Fiascherino, with its two beaches, all these places are well known for their particular landscapes.

Besides Tellaro has been included in the circuit of the most beautiful villages of Italy, Lerici, with its sunny summers and the beautiful sea that touches the coast, is mainly covered with Mediterranean maquis, in the past, famous writers spent some time here, such as Lord Byron, Mary and her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley, David H. Lawrence, who wrote Lady Chatterley’s Lover, and had a passionate love story in Tellaro; not mention Mario Soldati, writer, journalist, and film director;

Tellaro was for all of them, a source of inspiration, a home, and a safe nest. The economy of the wonders of the territory, and its sandy sea bottom – a rarity in this area – accessible to anyone. The area is part of the Natural Regional Park of Montemarcello-Magra, established to safeguard the flora and fauna, here it is possible to bump into one of the so-called “cavanei”, stone construction with a vaulted ceiling, of the unspecified period, very rare and listed as minor monumental structures of Liguria.

Here the cuisine is excellent and consists mainly of the most delicious bluefish, then discover the hospitality of the characteristic hamlets located on the hills, enrich the landscapes of Lerici, for a perfect stay.

How to reach Lerici

By car: choose the motorway A15 (The A15 is an Italian autostrada (motorway) connecting Parma and La Spezia through the valleys of the Taro and Lunigiana Rivers. The road is also known as Autocamionale Della Cisa because it crosses the Northern Apennines at the Cisa pass) La Spezia-Parma, and exit at La Spezia toobooth, than follow the signs, after a few kilometers there is a junction for Lerici. After the first tunnel, there is another one called Galleria Degli Scaglietti. To reach Lerici, you can either go along the seafront or straight on, to reach the historic centre.

If you are coming from Rome or Florence the ideal solution is to take A12 Genoa-Leghorn, exit at Sarzana. Cross the bridge over the river Magra, follow the signs to reach Lerici, you can either go along the seafront or go straight on, to reach the historic centre.

If you are coming from Rome or Florence the ideal solution is to take A12 Genoa-Leghorn, exit at Sarzana. Cross the bridge over the river Magra, follow the signs to reach your final destination.

Thanks to ATC Azienda Consortile, that is in charge of the local public transport, Lerici can also be reached by bus, (directly or changing) from the train station of La Spezia Centrale, Santo Stefano Magra, Sarzana and Carrara.

The town is crossed by two main provincial roads 28 and 331, the latter connects it to La Spezia and Romito Magra , which is part of the municipality of Arcola.

It is worth mentioning that during certain periods of the year it is not possible to cross, nor park in the town centre, as traffic is restricted for non-residents.

There is a free shuttle service that takes you from the parking in Venere Azzura to the centre of Lerici or checks the services provided by your hotel.

The nearest train stations are La Spezia centrale, at about 10 km and Sarzana.

By plane: The nearest airports are “Cristoforo Colombo” in Genoa, at an hour distance, and “Galileo Galilei” in Pisa at a shorter distance. Another option is Aero Club Lunense “P. Lombardi” in Sarzana.

By sea: Consorzio Navigazione Golfo dei Poeti is in charge of the maritime transport of the area, there are ferry boats to and from Portovenere, you can also tour Palmaria island, Tino, Tinetto, Cinque Terre and Portofino.

For those arriving by boat, there is temporary mooting for loading and landing passengers in front of the local maritime office, on the pier in Lerici.

There are 12 moorings in calata Mazzini, at the end of the pier, which is available throughout the year, there are water and electricity, for boats no longer than 12 mts length.

Accommodation, tourism, and events

The territory of Lerici is strongly based on tourism, with top class accommodation, and overnight stays affordable for everyone;

Hotels Lerici: Popularity

Hotel	Stars	Discount	Price before and discount
I Girasoli	★	-	-
Albergo Blueline	★★★	-	-
Hotel Florida Lerici	★★★	-	-
Locanda del Sole Nero	★★★	-	-
Doria Park Hotel	★★★	-	-
Creuza de Ma		-	-
Albergo Serena	★★★	-	-
Hotel Il Giglio	★★	-	-
Europa Grand Hotel	★★★	-	-
Hotel Cristallo	★★★	-	-
Baia Blu RTA Residence	★★★	-	-
Hotel Il Nido	★★★	-	-
Albergo La Mimosa	★★	-	-
Hotel Fiascherino	★★★	-	-
Hotel Venere Azzurra	★★★	-	-
Eco del Mare	★★★★	-	-
Hotel Rosa Dei Venti	★★★	-	-
Hotel Shelley e delle Palme	★★★	-	-
Hotel Byron	★★★★	-	-
B&B Oca Nera Lerici		-	-

Lerici – Liguria (northern Italy)

Lerici

Hotels Lerici: Popularity

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