Liguria’s Gulf of Poets is the protagonist of a beautiful article on the May/June 2021 issue of Virtuoso Life. This is Virtuoso’s flagship magazine, providing savvy travelers with inspiration on where to go next, showcasing the best hotels and experiences around the world.
While it may seem as if there are no undiscovered stretches of the Italian Riviera, the article reveals the secret and dazzling Gulf of Poets, which delivers “charm and breathing room in equal measure” just south of Cinque Terre.
The Gulf of Poets is officially called Gulf of La Spezia but owes its nickname to the many poets and writers who found inspiration in this bay. While it was a popular destination among artists like Percy and Mary Shelley, George Sand, Petrarch, Lord Byron and Eugenio Montale, today it remains lesser known among international travelers. The article explains why and unveils another set of “cinque terre” (or five villages) to be discovered here: Portovenere, San Terenzo, Lerici, Fiascherino and Tellaro. Each fishing hamlet is described with its own unique appeal.
Virtuoso’s experts recommend Grand Hotel Portovenere under the “Poetic Pursuits“, aimed at those who want to plan a getaway in the Bay of La Spezia.
Ingrid K. Williams is the author of the article. She is a regular contributor to The New York Times and whose work has also appeared in Travel + Leisure, Departures, Allure, and AFAR – among others.
