Fiascherino: Beaches, Coast and Barbazzano

Fiascherino combines two beaches, one small and one medium-sized, with a protected coast and a path leading into the hills. You can include the beach, the rocky coast, a hiking route and the ruins of Barbazzano in your plans. The specific highlights range from spending time by the water to the one-hour route.

Two beaches between Lerici and Tellaro

The two beaches lie between Lerici and Tellaro and can be reached via two small stairways leading down to the sea. Their different sizes give this stretch of coast a clear structure: one of the beaches is small, the other medium-sized. When planning a day by the water, the key feature is therefore the combination of two beach areas and access via the stairways.

The protected coast of the Montemarcello-Magra-Vara Park extends to Fiascherino. The rocky coast features atolls and sea inlets and is suitable for snorkelling.

On foot to the olive groves and Barbazzano

The Tellaro–Portesone–Barbazzano–Fiascherino hiking trail is a one-hour route rated difficulty level E, with 115 metres of elevation gain and REL trail numbers 431 and 432. For planning the day, the one-hour duration and 115 metres of elevation gain are fixed parameters. The trail passes through olive groves and then reaches the ruins of Barbazzano. For your day planning, this route combines physical activity with a specific historical destination while passing through a landscape that differs from the immediate coastal area.

Literature and traces of an ancient settlement

The ruins of Barbazzano, a village of very ancient origins, are located in the hills above Fiascherino. D. H. Lawrence stayed in Fiascherino from 1913 to 1914; in 1913, he moved with his companion Frieda into the villino Gambroiser and remained there until June 1914. Fiascherino can therefore be viewed not only through its beaches and paths, but also through its local and literary history.

Experiences on the rocky coast

Fiascherino Beach offered canoe excursions to explore caves and hidden coves along the coast. On these excursions, some caves and hidden coves could only be reached by sea. Together with the rocky coast’s suitability for snorkelling, this creates a clear focus for travellers who want to experience Fiascherino from the water.

Choose your accommodation location according to your travel style

When choosing your hotel or other accommodation, you can weigh the area’s features according to your travel style. If beaches and snorkelling are the main priorities, the coast takes centre stage; for a more active day plan, the one-hour route, the olive groves and Barbazzano are part of the itinerary. For travellers with a dog, the pet-friendly policy of Fiascherino Beach is another specific consideration.

More places for orientation

Santo Stefano Di Magra, Nicola, Riomaggiore, Corvara, San Terenzo, Arcola, Tavarone, La Spezia

To the overarching travel overview: La Spezia.