Navigazione Golfo dei Poeti

La Spezia	Bocca di Magra	Marinella	Fosdinovo	Lerici	Portovenere
Riomaggiore (5 terre)	Manarola (5 Terre)		Corniglia (5 Terre)		Vernazza (5 Terre)
Monterosso (5 Terre)	Levanto		Bonassola		Moneglia

	La Spezia is identified with the Italian Navy from the last century when Camillo Benso ,Count Of Cavour , established the Sardinian Military base in the town and a few years later, in 1861, when the Arsenal was built.La Spezia became then a very important Military base as testified from the relocation of the Naval Museum in 1870 from Genoa to La Spezia.This is one of the many museums you can visit in town. Not to be missed is the Lia Museum (downtown in the old Via Prione )and the archaeological collections preserved in the San Giorgio castle from where you can also enjoy a panoramic view of the town. It’s recommended that you try the local dish “Mes-ciua”, a cereal soup.
	Bocca di Magra is famous for its meeting point of famous writers and intellectuals such as Eugenio Montale, Giulio Einaudi, Cesare Pavese and Elio Vittorini that made it their summer residence. For this reason its been added amongst the cultural trips of the Magra Valley and Luni.Added to the traditional fishing activity we now have a tourist and residential development and the creation of small docks for boats and motor-boat services to reach the small inlets.
	Besides the cultural tourism, the Sarzana territory also reserves the possibility to enjoy the closeness to the sea, as the hamlet of Marinella hosts several bathing establishments. It is a sandy coastline, approximately 3 kilometres, along which free beaches alternate with those licensed to privates. The Sarzana coast is known and appreciated both because it is easy to reach, and because of the nearness of the most important urban centres of the area. At walking distance, you can visit Luni, an archaeological area particularly notable for the remains of its great Amphitheatre and the Archaeological National Museum which displays finds discovered locally. Don’t miss a visit to Sarzana with its medieval atmosphere.
	Fosdinovo is in the lower Magra valley. It was involved in fights between the Malaspina and the bishops of Luni; from 1340 on, Spinetta Malaspina became the only owner of the fee, beginning a period of splendours and peace that lasted until 1800. Linked to its impressive castle are many legends and stories: tradition has it that Dante Alighieri was a guest here, and that the ghost of a young maiden punished by her parents for having fallen in love with a groom appears in its rooms. In Fosdinovo we also find the parish church of S. Remigio with the sepulchre of Galeotto Malaspina, which is rather interesting under the artistic viewpoint
	Lerici, known as “ Erice”, was the centre of conflicts between the Maritime Republics of Genoa and Pisa.Many artists, poets and writers have been inspired by this beautiful landscape still admirable from the castle nowadays restored into a Geopaleontological museum.Inside the building you will find the gothic style Santa Anastasia chapel. Relaxing with the view of VenereAzzurra bay at sunset in San Terenzo is the perfect way to close the day in one of the pearls of the Bay of the Poets.
	Picturesque village established in roman times and built on a rocky peninsula, is adjacent to three islands : Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto.The legend says that the “Goddess of Beauty” was enchanted by its natural beauty.The recommended places to visit are : Saint Peter’s church (1277), Byron’s Grotto, the Doria castle and the church of Saint Laurence.Let yourself enjoy the fresh seafood in one of the many restaurants along the promenade.
	This is one of the Cinque Terre’s villages which was founded in the XII century. The name derives from “Rivus Mayor”, the biggest stream which flows underneath today’s main road.Descending towards the “Marina”you will find the typically narrow coulored buildings called “case torri” (tower houses).From the little beach of Fossola you can reach the botanical gardens of Torre Guardiola along a pedestrian pathway.From Riomaggiore you can reach Manarola along the coastal trial called “Via dell’Amore”.
	Its name derives from “Manium Arula” (dead souls temple).The harbour is formed by a terraced promenade where sometimes you will find boats that have been pulled out of the water, adjacent to a handful of coloured houses. Above on the hills you’ll find the vines of the dry white wine of the Cinque Terre.On the main square there is the parish church of Saint Laurence (1338) that is in front of the bell tower once used as a watchtower (XIV century).During Christmas time the village is illuminated by the lights of the unique nativity scene created by a local resident, Mario Andreoli.
	Corniglia, from the roman name Cornelius, is an ancient village connected to the sea by 365 steps. This village was built around the XI century and still preserve beautiful stone buildings of remarkable beauty embellished by sandstone portals. From the terraced balcony overlooking the village it is possible to admire the ancient” valley of the mills” which is intensively cultivated. Not to be missed a swim at Guvano’s beach and the “ Sciacchetrà” festival that takes place each year in May.
	“ Vulnetia” or “ Vernacia” are the ancient Latin names of Vernazza which is considered the pearl of the Cinque Terre. The intricate layout of this village with its “carruggi” (narrow lanes) and steep stairways meet in the main square which is by the sea. The church dedicated to Saint Margaret of Antiochia (1318) has the foundations in the sea. On the opposite side, built on the promontory, you have the castle once necessary to prevent the pirates’ attacks.
	“Rubra” used to be the ancient Latin name given to this village because of the reddish colour of the hills at sunset or it could be the colour of the lord’s hair (Rufus) that inhabited the castle. It is the biggest village of the National Park of the 5 Terre and the centre it’s old and interesting with its narrow lanes and colourful houses. Here you will find a wide range of souvenir shops and wine cellars where you can taste the rare dessert wine “Sciacchetrà” or the dry white wine “5 Terre”. On the hill you can visit the Convent of the “Capuccini”from where you can admire the incredible landscape. Descending on the opposite side of the village you will reach the end of village where a dominant sculpture of Neptune (1910), known as the “Gigante”, stands.
	This ancient village is considered the doorway into the 5 Terre and has one of the largest bay along the coast. Its origins are maritime and agricultural. The modern town is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves that produce products that are well known in the region. Places to see: Saint Andrew’s church (1226), the medieval open gallery(1405) the ancient walls and clock-tower (1265). Local specialities are the “Gattafin” and the extra virgin olive oil.
	You can reach this town, facing the bluish sea, by car on the via “Aurelia”, boat or train.Bonassola is a typical coastal village filled by narrow lanes where you will find the finest craftsmanship workshops. During the summer there are many festivals and musical concerts .Places to visit: the small church on the west promontory. There are also many places to dine in romantic locations.
	Originally called “Ad Monilia”in the IV century road map “Tabula Puntigeriana”, the town probably owes its name to the brightness of the sea of this little gulf.Moneglia is a typical seaside town with its narrow streets, slate roofs, fishing boats and olive groves (the oil is famous for its quality) but the town’s great loyalty to the Republic of Genoa has left his mark. At the highest point of the village there are two fortresses to control the entrances to the town from the land. One of them is the XII century Castle of Villafranca that has been restored and is today open to visitors. The town’s medieval church of San Giorgio (adjoining the Franciscan cloister) contains a Rubens.Its Oratorio dei Disciplinati, built a thousand years ago, still preserves frescoes on its interior walls. Three significant artists were born here: painter Luca Cambiaso, printer and papermakers Burgo and the classic romaticist Liala.