La Spezia and the Cinque Terre are well supplied with cashpoint machines and exchange offices. In an emergency dial 118 (ambulance), 115 (fire brigade) or 112/113 (police).

La Spezia’s railway station is off Via Fiume, 1.5 miles (2.4km) west of the Molo. A taxi is advisable, as the walk is along bland, modern streets. Can I walk to places of interest?