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Spiaggia del Gigante
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About
Spiaggia del Gigante is located on the Ligurian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 12th place out of 43 beaches in the La Spezia region 14.9 km away from its center, the city of La Spezia. It is one of the beaches of Monterosso al Mare settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains.
It is a spacious several bays coastline with blue water and brown fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Despite the fact that a significant part of the beach is occupied by resorts, there is still a fairly large area with free access. The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia di Fegina, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Spiaggia del Gigante is located in La Spezia region (French Riviera sub-region) within Monterosso al Mare, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Spiaggia del Gigante is a fantastic spot for a relaxing getaway. I highly recommend it, especially since it's easily accessible. While the waves may have been too high for swimming, I still had a wonderful time. The services provided are of excellent quality, and the beach and water are impeccably maintained."
Dario Lazaro
"The beach is lovely and well-maintained, offering chair and umbrella rentals for €35 per day. In addition, there are convenient amenities such as changing rooms and an outdoor shower for rinsing off. Nearby restaurants are easily accessible and there are also garbage and recycling bins provided."
Blossom Belle
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"Spiaggia del Gigante is a fantastic spot for a relaxing getaway. I highly recommend it, especially since it's easily accessible. While the waves may have been too high for swimming, I still had a wonderful time. The services provided are of excellent quality, and the beach and water are impeccably maintained."
Dario Lazaro
"The beach is lovely and well-maintained, offering chair and umbrella rentals for €35 per day. In addition, there are convenient amenities such as changing rooms and an outdoor shower for rinsing off. Nearby restaurants are easily accessible and there are also garbage and recycling bins provided."
Blossom Belle
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Spiaggia del Gigante?
The Spiaggia del Gigante is covered with brown small pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Spiaggia del Gigante?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Spiaggia del Gigante has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Spiaggia del Gigante good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Spiaggia del Gigante is partially protected from waves.
Is the Spiaggia del Gigante good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Spiaggia del Gigante secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
What are the key audiences of Spiaggia del Gigante?
Spiaggia del Gigante can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Spiaggia del Gigante?
The bar is located right on the Spiaggia del Gigante.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Miky is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Spiaggia del Gigante?
There are 1548 places to stay in the Spiaggia del Gigante area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Spiaggia del Gigante include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Spiaggia del Gigante from parking?
The Spiaggia del Gigante has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Spiaggia del Gigante?
There are 4 attractions near Spiaggia del Gigante that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Parco Letterario Eugenio Montale located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Spiaggia del Gigante?
The month with the highest temperature in Spiaggia del Gigante is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Spiaggia del Gigante (La Spezia) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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