Holiday apartment in Isola – between the historic settlement core and hiking trails

Isola lies on Monte Albano and forms the left bank of the Dorgia. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Isola will find a destination whose character is revealed particularly through its old town centres, traces of church history and hillside paths.

Historic townscapes around Isola

The historic ridge settlement core of Isola is connected by steps to the landscape ridge, the main ridge. The municipal area also includes connections to the historic settlement core of Felettino and the Vailunga settlement. These spatial relationships make it clear that Isola consists not merely of a single townscape, but connects several established settlement areas with one another.

One of the notable historic buildings is Villa La Contessa, a historic residence dating from the 17th century. It is located in the considerably older hamlet of Toracca. The villa’s exact address is Via del Forno, Località Isola 42, La Spezia (SP). For a stay with an interest in regional history, this part of Isola offers specific points of interest that can be easily combined with walks through the settlement areas.

Church and culture in the surrounding area

Isola is one of La Spezia’s historic hilltop settlement cores. The present-day parish church also reflects the long development of the town: it was originally a small subsidiary chapel dependent on the Pieve di San Venerio in 1470. Those who place greater importance on cultural discoveries and historical connections than on simply passing through when choosing accommodation can incorporate these special features into their travel plans.

The Museo Nazionale dei Trasporti is located near Isola. The Castello di San Giorgio is also nearby. They add different themes to a stay without allowing the town’s own historical connections to fade into the background.

Hiking trails with different focal points

The Anello della Montagna includes a staircase that, at an elevation of 82 metres above sea level, leads to the junction with Trail 226. The circular hiking trail through Sarbia, Montalbano and Isola uses Trails 224 and 225 in the Parco delle Mura, the Alta Via del Golfo, and Trails 228 and 226. The various trail designations are helpful for your planning because they distinguish different route sections and hiking ideas from one another.

A hiking itinerary through Isola also passes the former Oratorio San Michele. This combination of activity and a historic destination gives hiking an additional cultural dimension. Depending on your preferred pace of travel, when choosing your holiday apartment in Isola you can therefore place greater emphasis on the historic townscape, the landscape around Monte Albano or the hiking experiences described above.

More places for planning your trip

You can find more ideas for places to visit in Carro, Lerici, Sorbolo, Piano di Follo, Borghetto Di Vara, Torza, Ortonovo and Sesta Godano.

For the main travel overview: La Spezia.