Val di Vara Valley

The inland of the Cinque Terre Villages and its cultural background, to be visited to understand its diversified nature, long history and unique flavors.

The Val di Vara is the largest and least populated territory of the Cinque Terre area, and offers a unique historical background. Its strategic importance is evident, and it is from the Val di Vara than many artisanal and craftmanship activities spread. A real landmark in northern Italy.

With a low density of human settlement and large spots of unspoilt nature, today the Vara Valley winds along the Vara River, on the banks of which stand ancient castles and villages, in a territory which in the Middle Ages was often disputed between Genoan wealthy families and Florence and Tuscany feuds for the control of important routes and trading centers.

Explore Vara Valley Area

Val di Vara

Brugnato

Brugnato è un borgo antichissimo della Val Vara, un tempo importante centro religioso ed economico, fondato dai monaci che scendevano dall'Emilia al mare.

Calice al Cornoviglio

Il territorio di Calice al Cornoviglio è totalmente montuoso, attraversato da strette vallate e torrenti trasversali alla Val di Vara. La città di Calice sorge su una collina e la sua fortezza era contesa dalle dominazioni feudali che in alternativa dominavano l'area.

Pignone

Pignone è uno dei borghi più importanti della Valle Vara, in particolare per le sue colture biologiche di ortaggi e allevamento.

Bolano

Arroccato in una posizione strategica su una collina che domina la confluenza del fiume Vara con la Magra, Bolano offre splendide viste sulla Val di Vara, sull'Alta Lunigiana, sulla Val di Magra e su un ampio tratto di costa. Il centro storico ha mantenuto l'aspetto di un borgo fortificato medievale.

- Where are you?

Cinque Terre Area

Cosa fare nell’area delle Cinque Terre: come godersi il suo mare cristallino, incredibili trekking, sapori unici e natura incontaminata

I borghi delle Cinque Terre

Il Golfo dei Poeti: Portovenere, Lerici e La Spezia

Val di Vara e Distretto Biologico

Lunigiana, antichi castelli e pievi

BRUGNATO AND THE "ROUND HAMLETS"

At the foot of the Cornoviglio Mountain.

CALICE AL CORNOVIGLIO

A charming rounded shape for the capital of the Bio District.

PIGNONE

A strong community, that rebuilt the village after a tragic flood.

BOLANO

A dominating outlook on the Valley.

Scarica

Download Cinque Terre Area Map

- Vara Valley Stories

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A mystery legend from a transit county in Italy

Highlights, Val di Vara

Halloween is near, and this year too we are telling a somewhat terrifying legend about one of the many “Transit Counties”.

Treasure Hunt in the most beautiful hamlets of Italy

Highlights, History and culture, Lunigiana, Val di Vara, What's Up & Exhibitions

The Orange Flags: signs of great little Italian extraordinary. Since 1998 the Touring chooses among the many municipalities of the Italian hinterland (maximum population of 15,000 inhabitants) that make choices for a quality tourist accommodation and offer excellent local products. To date, there are over 220 Orange Flags waving in those places that bear witness […]

Not to miss in the Vara Valley

The Vara Valley in 6 points

1 Find the Cinque Terre History

Visit its ancient villages to know more about history and art of the whole Cinque Terre area.

2 The first Bio District

Brugnato is the Capital of the first European Bio District, for the sustainable management of local resources.

3 Genuine Food

Cheese, ham, honey, bread, sausages, potatoes, jams, are just some of the local delicacies.

4 Swim in the Vara River

There are a few perfect spots along the River for a refreshing swim

5 Trek the Mountains to the sea

Walk the “Bardelloni”, the ancient suggestive mule tracks from the mountains to the sea.

6 The Cinque Terre Outlet Village

If you like shopping, enjoy the great designers shops and offers of the Cinque Terre Outlet Mall in Brugnato.

Useful Advice to explore the Vara Valley

How to travel the area

There are no railways in the Vara Valley, you can reach the many villages only by bus or by car, and with our transfer service.
The highway crosses the Valley from La Spezia, the exit to get to the Valley is in Brugnato.
From La Spezia, it is also possible to drive the Aurelia road, crossing the valley. It takes longer, but you can enjoy the view of the green valley and the many villages.

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