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International Festival of Tall Ships and Maritime Traditions

La Spezia - Molo Italia ● 15.16.17.18 april 2027

From 15 to 18 April 2027, La Spezia will host Velarìa – Scalo alla Spezia, the International Maritime Festival dedicated to tall ships and maritime traditions.
For four days, the city’s waterfront becomes a spectacular seaside setting, where majestic historic sailing ships, historical reenactments, live performances, and Mediterranean culinary traditions come together to create a unique experience rooted in maritime heritage and timeless charm.
An extraordinary opportunity to step aboard the tall shipsdiscover the secrets of traditional navigation and fall in love with La Spezia, a city deeply connected to the sea and rich in history, culture and culinary excellence.
An event to experience, a city to discover, a memory to treasure.

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VELARÌA EXPERIENCE

Day trip: Where the sea meets the city.
A day discovering Velarìa and the city of La La Spezia, combining the charm of the tall ships, the local food , wine specialities city’s historical and cultural heritage.

By purchasing the VELARÌA EXPERIENCEyou will enjoy access to the following exclusive services:

  • Priority Access to the Tall Ships:priority boarding for ship visits, allowing you to skip the regular queues.
  • Exclusive Tasting Experience: a selection of local specialities at the Velarìa Food Market, including a soft drink.
  • Guided Tour of La Spezia’s Historic Centre: an itinerary exploring the city’s history, traditions and most iconic landmarks.
  • Museum Free Pass: free admission to the city’s museums.

A complete experience designed to offer visitors the very best of Velarìa and La Spezia in a single day.

Group rates: to be confirmed based on the number of participants and the services requested.

VELARÌA SUNSET

Exclusive Experience: The magic of the sea at sunset.
A tour combining the charm of the of the tall ships, the local food and the magic of sunset over the Gulf of La Spezia.

After discovering the wonders of the festival, tasting finest local food specialities and exploring the city’s historic centre, guests can enjoy the most enchanting moment of the day: an exclusive aperitif dinner aboard the Santa Maria Manuela, one of the magnificent tall ships taking part in Velarìa.

Against the stunning backdrop of La Spezia’s waterfront, surrounded by majestic masts, billowing sails and the timeless charm of maritime traditions, sunset sets the scene for an unforgettable experience, turning a day out into a lasting memory.

By purchasing the VELARÌA SUNSETyou will enjoy access to the following exclusive services:

  • Priority Access to the Tall Ships:priority boarding for ship visits, allowing you to skip the regular queues.
  • Exclusive Tasting Experience: a selection of local specialities at the Velarìa Food Market, including a soft drink.
  • Guided Tour of La Spezia’s Historic Centre: an itinerary exploring the city’s history, traditions and most iconic landmarks.
  • Museum Free Pass: free admission to the city’s museums.
  • An exclusive sunset aperitivo aboard the Santa Maria Manuela:a unique dining experience on a historic tall ship, where the breathtaking views of the Gulf of La Spezia meet the magic of golden hour, offering a truly special way to experience the charm of the sea.

Group rates: to be confirmed based on the number of participants and the services requested.

VELARÌA & LA SPEZIA DISCOVERY

A journey through the sea, culture and traditions

An experience that goes beyond the festival, inviting you to discover the charm of La Spezia and its surrounding area, where the history of navigation intertwines with culture, maritime traditions and the landscapes of the Gulf of Poets. A short yet enriching stay, ideal for enjoying the festival atmosphere and discovering the city’s historical and cultural heritage.

3.1. DISCOVERY – 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT

Velarìa and La Spezia: a weekend of tall ships and culture

A short yet memorable getaway, perfect for soaking up the festival atmosphere while exploring La Spezia’s rich history and cultural heritage.

The package includes:

  • Priority Access to the Tall Ships:priority access for visits on board.
  • Exclusive Tasting Experience: a selection of local specialities at the Velarìa Food Market, including a soft drink.
  • Guided Tour of La Spezia’s Historic Centre: discover the city’s most iconic landmarks.
  • Museum Free Pass: free admission to the city’s museums.
  • 1-Night Hotel Stay: accommodation in a double room, including bed and breakfast.

Group rates: to be confirmed based on the number of participants and hotel category.

3.2. DISCOVERY – 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Velarìa and the Gulf of Poets: discovering the region

A more comprehensive stay that, alongside the festival experiences, offers the opportunity to explore the most picturesque corners of the Gulf of La Spezia, with its seaside villages, coastal panoramas and local traditions.

The package includes:

  • Priority Access to the Tall Ships:priority access for visits on board.
  • Exclusive Tasting Experience: a selection of local specialities at the Velarìa Food Market, including a soft drink.
  • Guided Tour of La Spezia’s Historic Centre: an itinerary exploring the city’s history, culture and traditions.
  • Boat Trip to the Cinque Terre
  • Museum Free Pass: free admission to the city’s museums.
  • 2-Night Hotel Stay: accommodation in a double room, including bed and breakfast.

Group rates: to be confirmed based on the number of participants and the services requested.


Velarìa - Scalo alla Spezia 2027

Velaria Mobile Block

International Festival of Tall Ships and Maritime Traditions

La Spezia - Molo Italia ● 15.16.17.18 april 2027

Per quattro giorni La Spezia ospiterà un evento unico: grandi velieri storici and Italian Navy sailing vessels ormeggiati al Molo Italia faranno da scenario al Villaggio di Velarìa, uno spazio festoso dove tradizione enogastronomica, musica, performance artistiche e attività per famiglie animeranno il porto e coinvolgeranno il pubblico.

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UNDER THE PATRONAGE AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF

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BRONZE SPONSOR

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TECHNICAL SPONSOR

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Velarìa Village

Area Food

L'area food sarà uno spazio accogliente e suggestivo, dove riscoprire i sapori autentici del Golfo della Spezia. Protagonisti saranno i prodotti simbolo del territorio, come i muscoli, accanto ai piatti poveri della tradizione, nati dallo stile di vita frugale dei marinai.

Music

Live performances will provide the soundtrack to Velarìa: a true musical journey, bringing together sounds and traditions from different places, united by a shared folk and seafaring spirit.

Maritime
Crafts

At Velarìa, maritime knowledge comes to life through traditional navigation crafts, preserved and renewed across generations.

Historical Re-enactments

Velarìa’s historical re-enactments will turn La Spezia into a vast open-air narrative, inspired by major European events celebrating maritime culture.

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Sailing Ships

Historic tall ships and Italian Navy sailing vessels embody the most authentic spirit of maritime tradition and the great naval heritage of the Mediterranean. At Velarìa, queste straordinarie imbarcazioni non saranno solo ammirate ma vissute: apriranno i boccaporti al pubblico offrendo un’esperienza immersiva fatta di visite guidate e rievocazioni di antiche pratiche marinare.

The Mediterranean Route

Il Mediterraneo, culla della civiltà e crocevia di culture, ha plasmato il corso della storia europea e mondiale. Teatro di scambi commerciali, di arti e mestieri e di tradizioni che affondano le radici in millenni di storia, il Mediterraneo continua a rappresentare un simbolo di connessione e arricchimento reciproco.
La Spezia, situata nel cuore di questo bacino straordinario, emerge come luogo ideale per un evento che celebra il patrimonio marittimo e la cultura legata ai grandi velieri storici.
Dal 15 al 18 aprile 2027, diventerà uno degli scali della Via Mediterranea con “VELARÌA – Scalo alla Spezia”, il Festival Marittimo Internazionale nato dall’accordo tra il Comune della Spezia e le città di Sète in Francia e Castellón de la Plana in Spagna, sedi dei celebri festival Escale à Sète ed Escala a Castelló.
Da questa intesa prende forma una rotta ideale che attraversa il Mediterraneo non solo come spazio di navigazione, ma come luogo di scambio vivo e continuo, dove cultura e tradizioni marinare si intrecciano. Velarìa nasce per custodire e tramandare questo patrimonio condiviso, trasformando ogni porto in un approdo di storie, incontri e identità comuni.
Per tre giorni La Spezia diventerà il palcoscenico di un evento unico: alcuni tra i più grandi e antichi velieri europei, insieme alle più prestigiose navi a vela della Marina Militare saranno ormeggiate al Molo Italia. Cittadini, studenti e turisti potranno visitarle vivendo un’esperienza immersiva fatta di visite alle navi, esperienze e laboratori didattici dedicati all’arte della marineria.
Attorno alle imbarcazioni prenderà vita il Villaggio di Velarìa, uno spazio festoso e scenografico dove la tradizione enogastronomica locale, la musica folkloristica ligure e le attività per famiglie e bambini coinvolgeranno il pubblico presente.

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● SAILING SHIPS ● Galeón Andalucía ● Phoenix ● Vera Cruz ● La Grace ● Pandora ● Oloferne ● Amore Mio ● Nao Victoria ● Pascual Flores ● THE NAVY'S SAILS ● Artica II ● Penelope ● Corsaro II

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Le anime del villaggio

Le anime del villaggio

Velarìa ● Scalo alla Spezia ● 20.21.22 March 2026 ● Molo Italia ● La Spezia

Area Food

  • O.P. Mitilicoltori Spezzini

  • Pesto Fiore

  • Lucchi e Guastalli

  • Il Cuore dei Golosi

  • L’Angolo dei Sapori

  • Birrificio del Golfo

Music

  • Come Voi

  • Irene Fornaciari & Federico Biagetti

  • Sâdemâ

  • L’Occasione

  • Malvax

Arti e Mestieri

  • Associazione Nave di Carta

  • Slackline

  • Optiwood Lab

  • Revel Sailing Team

  • Lega Navale Italiana

  • Sea Shepherd

  • Lab Mate Artigianato del Mare

Rievocazioni
storiche

  • Associazione Senza Tempo

  • Amici del Museo Pietro Micca


Velarìa - Scalo alla Spezia

Velaria Mobile Block

International Festival of Tall Ships and Maritime Traditions

La Spezia ● 20.21.22 March 2026

For three days, La Spezia will host a unique event: historic sailing ships and Italian Navy sailing vessels moored at Molo Italia will provide the backdrop to the “Villaggio di Velarìa”, a festive space where food and wine traditions, folk music and family activities will animate the port and engage the public.

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On-board visits to the Sailing ships

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Velarìa ● Scalo alla Spezia ● 20.21.22 March 2026 ● Molo Italia ● La Spezia

ORGANIZED BY

UNDER THE PATRONAGE AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF

SILVER SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSOR

PARTNER

TECHNICAL SPONSOR

POWERED BY

Velarìa Village

Area Food

L'area food sarà uno spazio accogliente e suggestivo, dove riscoprire i sapori autentici del Golfo della Spezia. Protagonisti saranno i prodotti simbolo del territorio, come i muscoli, accanto ai piatti poveri della tradizione, nati dallo stile di vita frugale dei marinai.

Music

Live performances will provide the soundtrack to Velarìa: a true musical journey, bringing together sounds and traditions from different places, united by a shared folk and seafaring spirit.

Maritime
Crafts

At Velarìa, maritime knowledge comes to life through traditional navigation crafts, preserved and renewed across generations.

Historical Re-enactments

Velarìa’s historical re-enactments will turn La Spezia into a vast open-air narrative, inspired by major European events celebrating maritime culture.

Find out more

Sailing Ships

Historic tall ships and Italian Navy sailing vessels embody the most authentic spirit of maritime tradition and the great naval heritage of the Mediterranean. At Velarìa, queste straordinarie imbarcazioni non saranno solo ammirate ma vissute: apriranno i boccaporti al pubblico offrendo un’esperienza immersiva fatta di visite guidate e rievocazioni di antiche pratiche marinare.

The Mediterranean Route

The Mediterranean, cradle of civilisation and crossroads of cultures, has shaped the course of European and world history. A stage for trade, arts, crafts and traditions rooted in millennia of history; it continues to stand as a powerful symbol of connection and mutual enrichment. La Spezia, located at the heart of this extraordinary basin, emerges as the ideal setting for an event celebrating maritime heritage and the culture of historic tall ships. From 20 to 22 March, with VELARÌA – Scalo alla Spezia, the city will become one of the key stops along the Mediterranean Route, the International Maritime Festival created through an agreement between the Municipality of La Spezia and the cities of Sète in France and Castellón de la Plana in Spain, home to the famous festivals Escale à Sète and Escala a Castelló. This partnership gives rise to an ideal route that crosses the Mediterranean not only as a space of navigation, but as a living place of exchange, where culture and maritime traditions intertwine. Velarìa was created to preserve and pass on this shared heritage, transforming each port into a landing place of stories, encounters and shared identities.
For three days, La Spezia will become the stage for a unique event: some of Europe’s largest and oldest tall ships, together with the most prestigious Italian Navy sailing vessels, will be moored at Molo Italia. Citizens, students and visitors will be able to step on board and enjoy an immersive experience through guided tours, stories from the sea, and educational workshops dedicated to the art of seamanship. Surrounding the ships, the Velarìa Village will come to life — a festive waterfront setting where local food and wine traditions, Ligurian folk music and activities for families and children will engage and delight the public.

Amore mio

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Oloferne

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Nao Santa Maria

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Pascual Flores

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Galeón Andalucía

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Vera Cruz

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La Grace

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● SAILING SHIPS ● Galeón Andalucía ● Phoenix ● Vera Cruz ● La Grace ● Pandora ● Oloferne ● Amore Mio ● Nao Victoria ● Pascual Flores ● THE NAVY'S SAILS ● Artica II ● Penelope ● Corsaro II

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Corsaro II

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