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Hotel Al Convento, Vezzano Ligure

The Hotel Al Convento, Vezzano Ligure is the refurbished convent of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta and Sebastiano. The colourful hilltop village of Vezzano Ligure sits at the meeting point of the Magra and Vara rivers. From here you can easily visit the harbour town of La Spezia, where you will find The Naval Museum with its fascinating sea relics and intricately modelled boats. It also has the Museo Amedeo Lia with its impressive collection of medieval and Renaissance art, including portraits by Titian and Bellini, as well as a terracotta statue of the Madonna by Benedetto da Maiano.

The town is located on the magnificent Golfo dei Poeti, which was renamed last century by the playwright Sam Benelli in testament to the many poets who fell in love with this stretch of the Ligurian coastline and made reference to it in their work. They span several generations and include Petrarch, Shelley, Byron and DH Lawrence. Further along the coast from the Golfo there are fantastic hiking trails between the quaint cliffside villages of the Cinque Terre, which are definitely worth exploring.

This 3-star accommodation in Vezzano Ligure has been tastefully renovated to bring you modern comfort without impairing the original architectural features of the convent. You can book many activities through the hotel, from boat rental to wine tasting. There is a traditional Italian restaurant, La Locanda del Viandante, just next door, which is highly recommended to guests. The hotel's 12 air-conditioned bedrooms have private bathrooms, complementary toiletries, minibar and telephone, and the room price includes a hearty English breakfast.

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Double room from €75