Mangialonga of La Spezia
A walk through flavors and trails on the heights of the Gulf
About Mangialonga
Walking and Eating on the Heights
The Mangialonga of La Spezia is a food and wine walk that takes participants to discover the heights surrounding the Ligurian capital. A route of about 8 kilometers along the Alta Via del Golfo and ancient stairways, with views of the Gulf of Poets, marked by five stops dedicated to the flavors of the territory.
Five Delicious Stops
The walk combines nature and gastronomy: starting from Piazza Europa, it stops at Porta Isolabella for honey and cheeses, at the Pieve di Marinasco for focaccia, pizza, and vegetable pies, at Cozzano for pesto pasta, at the Sant'Anna Hostel for anchovy crostini, and finally at La Gira for sweets and coffee. A journey through the specialties of Ligurian cuisine.
With CAI Guides
Participants are divided into groups and accompanied by guides from the CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) of La Spezia along the entire route. The event, organized by the Municipality of La Spezia, is designed for those who want to combine the pleasure of walking with that of good food, discovering a new and panoramic side of the city.
Mangialonga — edition 2026
The Mangialonga 2026 takes place on Saturday, May 16th, starting from Piazza Europa at 10:00 AM. The 8-kilometer route crosses the heights of La Spezia along the Alta Via del Golfo and historic stairways, accompanied by guides from the La Spezia CAI.
300 spots are available at a cost of 15 euros per person (free for children under 5 years old). Registration closes on Thursday, May 14th at 1:00 PM. A shuttle service returns participants from Rebocco to Piazza Europa.
Programme Mangialonga 2026
Saturday, May 16th — departure at 10:00 AM from Piazza Europa
- Porta Isolabella — local honey and cheeses
- Pieve di Marinasco — focaccia, pizza, and vegetable pies
- Cozzano — pesto pasta
- Ostello di Sant'Anna — anchovy crostini
- La Gira — sweets and coffee
Route along the Alta Via del Golfo with CAI guides; return shuttle from Rebocco to Piazza Europa.
Highlights Mangialonga 2026
Prices Mangialonga 2026
Practical information — Mangialonga
Start and Return
Departure from Piazza Europa at 10:00 AM. Afterwards, a shuttle service will take walkers back from Rebocco to Piazza Europa.
Registration
Limited spots with mandatory registration via www.comune.laspezia.it or www.visitspezia.it. Participation fee includes tastings.
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Where does it take place — Mangialonga
Alture della Spezia - Alta Via del Golfo
Piazza Europa, 19121 La Spezia