What to see nearby
VALF Suite is in Arcola, in a strategic position between the Gulf of Poets, the Cinque Terre and Tuscany. In just a few minutes you can reach the sea, historic villages and art cities, by car or public transport.
Getting around
Arcola has its own railway station on the Genoa–Pisa line, served by regional trains. The main hub in the area is La Spezia Centrale (about 10–15 minutes), where the Cinque Terre Express departs for all five villages, very frequently especially from March to November. For Lerici and Portovenere a car or the buses from La Spezia are convenient; in summer Portovenere and the Cinque Terre can also be reached by boat.
Cinque Terre
A UNESCO World Heritage site: the five villages (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso) are the best way to experience the Ligurian coast. The train is recommended: from the La Spezia Centrale hub the Cinque Terre Express connects them in a few minutes. About 40 minutes by car, but parking is limited.
Lerici and San Terenzo
One of the most elegant villages of the Gulf of Poets, with its seaside castle and beautiful beaches. About 20 minutes by car (12 km); alternatively by bus from La Spezia.
Tellaro
A small fishing village among the most charming in Liguria, just beyond Lerici. About 25 minutes by car.
Portovenere
A colourful village at the mouth of the gulf, with the church of San Pietro perched over the sea and the island of Palmaria opposite. About 30 minutes by car (20 km); in summer also by boat from La Spezia.
Sarzana
An elegant art town with a medieval old centre, fortresses and cultural events all year round. A few minutes from VALF Suite (about 10–15 minutes), also reachable by train.
Lunigiana
The hinterland of castles, villages and nature between Liguria and Tuscany, with the Giaredo Gorges, Fosdinovo and Pontremoli. Between 20 and 40 minutes by car.
Viareggio and Versilia
Equipped beaches, an Art Nouveau promenade and Tuscan seaside life. About 45 minutes by car or by train (just over 40 minutes from La Spezia).
Pisa
The Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli, in one of the most famous art cities in the world. About an hour by car; by train about 40–50 minutes from La Spezia, with frequent regional services.
The perfect base to explore
From VALF Suite you have everything within reach: sea, villages and art cities. Book your stay and set off to explore.