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Things to do in Lerici Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Lerici Italy. If you’are planning to visit Lerici for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Lerici and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Lerici and its territory.  Share and suggest a place you've visited.

The seaside village of Lerici

Liguria, the center of the village of Lerici
Liguria, the center of the village of Lerici

Lerici is a charming town inserted within the Regional Natural Park of Montemarcello& ndash; Lean and rises in the center of a small natural cove, dominated by a promontory on which stands out the imposing castle, which was built by the Pisans in the < Strong>Golfo dei Poets, thirteenth century and later expanded by the Genoese and which is now a museum seat.

The Geo-Pantheological Museum inside the Castle draws its origin from the discovery in the territory of footsteps of dinosaurs and other reptiles dating back about 220 million years ago and is today a destination for tourists and fans of the sector from all over the world.

The greatest economic activity of this place is tourism, which is extremely favored by the immense beauty natural of the city, with its narrow streets that are part of the ancient medieval village, from its clear sea, from above & nbsp; quality of services offered to tourists and the great variety of hotels and hotels ; hospitality.

The hamlet of Tellaro has been reviewed as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, the country is < strong>perched on a cliff overlooking the Gulf of La Spezia and is joined to the city by a road that rises above the sea and from some paths that give overhanging villages fall towards the sea. Together with San Terenzo and La Serra it is an old seaside village, where boats are pulled on the nearby square to the sea.

In Lerici they also deserve to be seen the beautiful promenade Vassallo, which invites you to leisurely walks at the foot of the castle; the Oratory of S. Rocco and the Parish Church and the wide Piazza Garibaldi on the sea. The beautiful Venere Azzurra beach has obtained several times the Blue Flag for quality and cleanliness.

written by Adrian Pulford - Last update: 02/09/2021
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Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di San Terenzo

Built on a rocky territory by the inhabitants of the village around 1400 on an ancient existing tower that served to guard the sea from pirate invasions. In different times, the castle has undergone changes. Over the centuries, the castle has been a real defender from attacks coming from the sea. Today, the original structure has remained with three circular turrets, the entrance and a quadrangular tower. The castle is open to public visits.

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Hotel Shelley e delle Palme - >Lerici
Lerici - Via Lungomare Biaggini, 5
Hotel Shelley e delle Palme is a classy accommodation venue located in Lerici, right in the heart of the Italian Riviera and within walking distance of the town's picturesque bay and gorgeous beaches. The hotel offers rooms with and without sea views as well as a 2-bedroom apartment. Hotel Shelley delle Palme has its own spa, a rooftop terrace, and a restaurant. Guests can also enjoy access to a nearby golf course.
B&B Ca' Dei Merli - >Vezzano Ligure
Vezzano Ligure (6 Km) - Via Termo 59 - Prati Di Vezzano
Affittacamere Casa Danè - >La Spezia
La Spezia (8 Km) - Via Paleocapa, 4
We are a La Spezia city centre B&B, close to the Railway Station (80 metres); the best choice for the visitor of the Cinque Terre (8 minutes by train), Portovenere and Lerici.All our rooms have en suite bathroom, and offer every guest comfort including color TV, hairdryer, safe, air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, fridge, free internet Wi-Fi
ALBERGO AL CARUGIO - >Monterosso al Mare
Monterosso al Mare (22 Km) - Via Roma 100
Albergo Al Carugio is located at the beginning of the historical center of Monterosso Al Mare, is a one star. The distance between the hotel and the beach is about 300 meters (5 minutes walk along the main street of the old town), while to walk from the station, it takes about ten minutes, a quarter of an 'hour (walking along the seafront). Unfortunately there is no sea view rooms have a window from the main street of the village. The price for a double room accommodation varies between 65.00 and 95.00 EUR per night, breakfast is not available. The services offered by the hotel, credit c

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