Museo Tecnico Navale
A useful visit for understanding La Spezia’s historic relationship with the sea, the Navy and the Arsenal.
La Spezia · Val di Vara · Gulf of Poets
I Due Ghiri is in Calice al Cornoviglio, around 30 minutes from La Spezia: a peaceful countryside base for visiting the city, Sarzana, Luni, Ameglia and Bocca di Magra.
City and Gulf
La Spezia is a port city overlooking the Gulf of Poets. A day can include the Naval Technical Museum, San Giorgio Castle, Passeggiata Morin and the pedestrian streets of the historic centre.
A useful visit for understanding La Spezia’s historic relationship with the sea, the Navy and the Arsenal.
A historic landmark with views over the city and the Gulf.
The seafront, Public Gardens and harbour area for an easy city walk.
Pedestrian streets such as Via del Prione, with shops, cafés and local food.

Start with Calice al Cornoviglio and Madrignano, their castles and hillside views. On another day, explore Brugnato, Varese Ligure with its Borgo Rotondo, or Pignone with its lanes and rural surroundings. Take your time and enjoy the small villages along the way. Check opening times and visits before planning to enter the castles.
La Spezia and surroundings
La Spezia, Sarzana, Luni, Ameglia and Bocca di Magra can be combined across several days of history, archaeology, villages and river landscapes.

Naval Technical Museum, San Giorgio Castle, Public Gardens, Passeggiata Morin and Via del Prione.

Firmafede and Sarzanello fortresses, historic centre and Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.

Riverside promenade, marina, walks, boats and access to the Montemarcello-Magra-Vara Regional Park.

Archaeological area, amphitheatre and National Museum with finds from the Roman colony.
Agriturismo near La Spezia
I Due Ghiri is in the Val di Vara, in the municipality of Calice al Cornoviglio. La Spezia is approximately 30 minutes away by car; actual travel time varies with traffic, route and season.
The agriturismo offers rooms, an apartment and a studio, breakfasts prepared with organic produce from the garden, dinners with traditional Ligurian dishes, and activities such as hiking, village visits and cooking workshops.

Suggested itinerary
This itinerary combines the city, villages and archaeological area over two days, returning to the agriturismo each evening.
Practical information
When planning your trips, check current road conditions, traffic and attraction opening times for your travel dates.
La Spezia is approximately 30 minutes away by car. Actual travel time varies depending on route, traffic and season.
Suggested stops include the Naval Technical Museum, San Giorgio Castle, the Public Gardens, Passeggiata Morin and pedestrian streets such as Via del Prione.
Nearby you can visit Sarzana, Ameglia, Bocca di Magra and the Luni archaeological area, as well as the Gulf of Poets and the Cinque Terre.
The agriturismo offers a quieter setting in the Val di Vara, with nature, rural hospitality and Ligurian cuisine, while keeping La Spezia within easy reach for day trips.
I Due Ghiri offers rooms, an apartment and a studio surrounded by nature. Availability and services are confirmed for the requested dates.
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Plan your stay
Check accommodation availability and plan your visits around the season, traffic and the activities you want to combine with your stay.