The La Spezia Bay is known as the Gulf of Poets, because many poets have praised its beauty throughout time.
Since Ancient Roman times, when La Spezia didn’t exist as a city and the Emperor would give his most valuable and noble friends pieces of land to relax in a at the time pristine land. The Poet Persio lived here, possibly in one of the many Roman Villas that still can be seen in the area.
But the naturally evocative power of the steep reef, the quiet asperity of people and land, the restlessness of the sea have been inspiring especially for romantic poets, who wanted to feel the power of nature above men : George Sand so described the sea she viewed from her window:
” … The sea is a painting that changes in color and mood every minute, day and night. There are profundities here filled with a clangor whose dreadful variety is hard to imagine; all the cries of despair, all the curses of hell intermingle here, and under my little window I hear in the night voices from the abyss that sometimes roar in a nameless bacchanalia, at others, savage hymns fearsome even in the extent of the consolation they bring … “
La Spezia is a small town nestled at the center of the Gulf of Poets more and more appreciated by visitors who choose to spend some time in the lively town.
Portovenere is one of the most beautiful locations in the Mediterranean sea, evocative place for romantic poets and lovers.
Lerici is a quaint village at the eastern edge of the Gulf of the Poets, with an imposing fortress on the sea, and the last outpost of Lunigiana.
Palmaria Island is a natural paradise, its pristine nature of rare birds and plants and half-submerged grottos have been preserved throughout time.
Tellaro is a jewel, a quaint fishing village with long traditions, charming architectures, evocative atmosphere loved by many poets who lived here.
The coast of the Cinque Terre by the sea: a joy for the eyes not only for those who own a boat. The success of the Cinque Terre makes them very attractive for those who like to sail and motorboats, yachts, sailboats flock more and more in the coves and beaches of this stretch of coast, sometimes in […]
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A new vibrant, city, with interesting art and technical museums, good restaurants and bars and a relaxed atmosphere, La Spezia is at the center of the Gulf of the Poets.
Is formed by the Islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. Only the first island is accessible, even if not in its entirety: visit the beautiful Marine area by Kayak.
La Spezia beaches are not in town, but the Gulf of the Poets beaches are easily reached from the town, while others require a few instructions.
In Summer Times, plan to visit the area during one of its most fun and spectacular events, such as the Portovenere Natural Pool, the Madonna Bianca, the Palio del Golfo.
Why this evocative name? What did the poets say about the Gulf, where did they go? A journey through the Poets’ places.
Viewing one of the suggestive sunsets offered by the localities of the Gulf is highly recommended: for example, while tasting and enjoying an aperitivo in Lerici or Portovenere
The ferry crosses the Gulf of the Poets.
All villages of the Gulf of the Gulf of the Poets are worth a visit: we recommend investing one or two days crossing the bay by ferry, enjoying the many perspectives on the Gulf offered by each place.
At the moment, the Gulf of the Poets is less crowded with tourists than the more popular Cinque Terre in the high season.
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