Beaches & parks
Passeggiata Morin & the public gardens
A palm-lined seafront promenade next to the town gardens and the cruise terminal, with views of the gulf and its boats.
Molo Garibaldi berths (shuttle to the cruise terminal, Largo Fiorillo)
Map point is the cruise terminal at Largo Fiorillo, where the shuttle drops you; the ship itself is at Molo Garibaldi, further into the port.
Getting into town
The terminal runs a shuttle bus from Molo Garibaldi to the cruise terminal at Largo Michele Fiorillo (the cost is charged to the cruise line, not to you). From there the town centre and Via del Prione are about 10 minutes' walk, and La Spezia Centrale station (trains to the Cinque Terre) about 20–25 minutes, or a short taxi ride.
Step-free
The cruise terminal is step-free, with a wheelchair available, and the shuttles have retractable ramps. Ask the terminal in advance for assistance from the ship to the terminal.
Ships due at this terminal
None listed yet
Closest to this terminal
Sights
Castello San Giorgio
A hilltop castle above the town with an archaeology museum and views over the gulf. Open daily.
Food & drink
Via del Prione
The town's main pedestrian street, with focaccia, farinata and pesto in the bakeries and cafés along it and in the lanes off it.
SightsClosed Mondays
Museo Amedeo Lia
A private collection of paintings, ivories and small treasures from the Middle Ages to the 18th century, in a former convent. Closed on Mondays.
Practical
Tourist information, La Spezia Centrale station
Tourist information on the square at the main station, where the Cinque Terre trains leave. Buy train tickets or a Cinque Terre card before boarding.
Boat & day trips
Porto Venere
A colourful harbour village at the tip of the gulf, with a striking church on the rocks and a castle above. Bus all year, or boat in season.