Mansarda in Riccò del Golfo di Spezia

The cluster lies in the inland hills between the lower Vara valley and the Magra side of eastern Liguria, with the Ligurian Apennines close by. The Vara river runs through this part of the province. The Montemarcello-Magra-Vara Regional Park is nearby on the lower Magra side. The nearest large town is La Spezia, which has the main rail station, port, services and a full range of shops. This part of eastern Liguria is known for wooded valleys, small ridge villages and access routes between La Spezia and the inland Apennine passes.