Our most recommended things to do in Lerici

Cinque Terre & Portovenere: Boat Tour

1. Cinque Terre & Portovenere: Boat Tour

Departure at 10 a.m. from Porto Mirabello, La Spezia, near the gas station. The boat (10 metres) and the captain will be there waiting for you. You will sail along the borgate marinare, i.e. the small villages on the coast between La Spezia and Portovenere. You will see Torre Scola, an old military fortress built on a rock in the middle of the sea. We will pass through the archipelago consisting of the three islands, Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, which are still unspoilt places, until we reach the romantic Portovenere. Here you can choose whether to go ashore for a short visit to the town and the famous church of San Pietro, overlooking the sea, or stay on the boat and dive into the turquoise waters between Palmaria Island and the village of Portovenere. Continuing the tour, we will have time to approach the world-famous Grotta Byron, the red rocks and swim in beautiful hidden coves, in the crystal-clear waters of Monesteroli or under the natural waterfall of Canneto. From here we will enter the 5 terre marine protected area. We will sail past the 5 villages (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso), you will have plenty of time to take your photos, listen to interesting stories and explanations from your captain and take another dip. During this tour there is also the possibility to go ashore and visit the villages of Vernazza or Monterosso. If you are lucky, you will be able to see the dolphins that habitually swim near our shores. The tour will end at 6 p.m. at the place of departure.

From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Boat Tour with Lunch and Wine

2. From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Boat Tour with Lunch and Wine

Sail aboard a 10 meter long vintage wooden boat for a unique experience discovering the Cinque Terre. Embark on a panoramic cruise through the five picturesque villages Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza Monterosso. During the tour we will stop at three beaches where you can dive into the crystal clear waters: Monesteroli, Le Rosse, Portovenere, some can only be reached by boat, and finally you can take a dip in the middle of the sea immersed in silence, while sipping a drink in the water. The tour includes a stop where you can get off to visit a village, Vernazza or Monterosso, depending on the traffic at the time. On the boat you can enjoy a lunch based on Pasta with Pesto or Pasta with muscles and a Caprese based on Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomatoes on a bed of Arugula. Drinks are unlimited: Prosecco, wine, beer, soft drinks. Don't wait any longer, book your unforgettable trip now

La Spezia: Cinque Terre and Gulf of Poets Full-Day Boat Tour

3. La Spezia: Cinque Terre and Gulf of Poets Full-Day Boat Tour

Spend the day discovering the beauty of Cinque Terre National Park on this boat trip from La Spezia. Explore the Gulf of Poets, and stop to bathe in crystal-clear seas. Taste typical local products and drink local wine. Make your way to La Spezia Port and hop aboard the Vittoria, a 9-meter, typical Genoese gozzo boat with a sundeck. Then, sail along the coast slowly so you can admire the spectacular scenery from the sea. During the full-day cruise, you'll see Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso al Mare, Porto Venere, Byron Cave, Palmaria Island, Tino and Tinetto Islands, Lerici, San Terenzo, and Tellaro. Enjoy plenty of chances to stop and swim in the protected marine area of the Cinque Terre National Park. You'll also be treated to an aperitif of Ligurian focaccia, white wine, and various snacks.

La Spezia: Gulf of Poets Boat Trip

4. La Spezia: Gulf of Poets Boat Trip

Sail along the western coast of the Gulf of Poets and admire villages that makeup Borgate Marinare. Admire Torre Scola, the remains of a tower in the middle of the sea. Cruise among the 3 wild Islands (Palmario, Tino, Tinetto). Visit from the outside the Blue Grotto, the Stella Maris and the Portoro Marble Quarries. Cross Le Bocche sea strait and stop ashore in the astonishing Portovenere, a Unesco World Heritage Site. See Byron's Grotto, where legend has it, Lord Byron lived and would swim across the bay. Hop back on board and discover the eastern coast of the Gulf of Poets. Stop ashore in the small town Lerici, where Mary and Percy Shelley lived, and discover by sea other gems, including Tellaro and the Fiascherino's Bay where you stop in the coves for a swim behind Lerici's Medieval Castle. On the way back, pass by the local mussel farms.

From La Spezia: Cinque Terre and Portovenere Boat Tour

5. From La Spezia: Cinque Terre and Portovenere Boat Tour

After departing from Porto Mirabello, you will sail along the western coast of the Gulf of Poets passing the seaside villages of Marola, Cadimare, Fezzano and Le Grazie in order before entering the Bay of Portovenere and reaching the homonymous village, the absolute pearl of Liguria and the Gulf of Poets. After docking in Portovenere you can visit the village, the famous carruggio, the iconic Church of San Pietro, the ancient walls and the Doria castle. Back on board we will start sailing towards the Cinque Terre, stopping for a swim at Cala delle rosse, Monesteroli bay, Punta Castagna or Canneto beach. You will then reach the famous and magnificent villages of the Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso having the possibility to choose which one to visit. During the return navigation, there will still be time to immerse yourself in the waters of Punta Pineda, the Persico beach or the Cala delle Rosse before returning to our nautical base in Porto Mirabello. Duration: 7.5 hours

Portovenere: Lerici Boat Tour with Aperitif on board

6. Portovenere: Lerici Boat Tour with Aperitif on board

Enjoy a relaxing time crossing the entire Gulf dei Poeti and reach the wonderful villages of Santerenzo and Lerici from Portovenere in a beautiful boat. The major points of interest we will come across will be a Farm of muscles, the Blue bay, the village of Santerenzo, Lerici and its incredible castle and La Caletta (swim stop). Then enjoy a typical Ligurian aperitif under the castle of Lerici, one of the best place in Liguria. With this tour you will live a real Magic Moment in the Ligurian Sea.

Sunset Aperitivo Portovenere

7. Sunset Aperitivo Portovenere

We will be waiting for you at the embarkation point (Banchina Revel, La Spezia), 10 minutes before the departure time. With a 2-hour tour during the Golden Hour, starting from La Spezia (Banchina Revel), we will guide you through the secrets of the Gulf and the 3 Islands: - Torre Scola, an ancient military fort built in the 16th century and damaged during the Napoleonic wars - Portovenere, the true pearl of the Gulf, unrivalled in beauty and magic - The Roman Church of San Pietro, perched on the promontory of Portovenere is considered the most beautiful in the world - The Blue Cave in Palmaria, which turns golden at sunset - The historic Tino lighthouse, one of the few remaining lighthouses in Europe still in operation - The Madonna Stella Maris, which emerges from the waters in front of Tinetto and protects sailors and the Gulf - The ancient funicular railway used until the Second World War to load the precious marble from the local quarries onto ships - The many military installations and bunkers from the First and Second World War

Cinque Terre and Portovenere Private Boat Tour

8. Cinque Terre and Portovenere Private Boat Tour

After departing from Porto Mirabello, you will sail along the western coast of the Gulf of Poets passing the seaside villages of Marola, Cadimare, Fezzano and Le Grazie in order before entering the Bay of Portovenere and reaching the homonymous village, the absolute pearl of Liguria and the Gulf of Poets. After docking in Portovenere you can visit the village, the famous carruggio, the iconic Church of San Pietro, the ancient walls and the Doria castle. Back on board we will start sailing towards the Cinque Terre, stopping for a swim at Cala delle rosse, Monesteroli bay, Punta Castagna or Canneto beach. You will then reach the famous and magnificent villages of the Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso having the possibility to choose which one to visit. During the return navigation, there will still be time to immerse yourself in the waters of Punta Pineda, the Persico beach or the Cala delle Rosse before returning to our nautical base in Porto Mirabello.

Portovenere: Local Food and Wine Tasting in a Villa

9. Portovenere: Local Food and Wine Tasting in a Villa

Settle into the decadent setting of a villa in Portovenere. View the beautiful village and sea, and witness the traditional preparation of Scherpada, made in a round terracotta. Sip on local wines while listening to a 'tasting guide,' and discover the varieties of grapes in each glass. Appreciate the process of preparing the special dough in a cast iron plate for the delicious Scherpada. Sit by the fire in winter, or relax in the garden in summer. Share a foodie experience with other cuisine lovers, and take in the stunning Portovenere view.

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What people are saying about Lerici

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 57 reviews

Amazing trip around the other parts of La Spezia not including the cinque terre! Was nice to hop on and off the boat and explore the smaller villages as well as swim in the sea! Great music and vibes on the boat and a lovely way to spend the afternoon!

We saw some lovely places and swam in beautiful Bays. Alex was charming and considerate. I wish we had done this activity at the start and had more time to revisit the areas as Cinque Terra was too too busy.

Beautiful experience thanks to the skipper Alessandro, highly recommended!

Excellent quick tour, beautiful sea and picturesque places

Most enjoyable activity being on the water fabulous