What to do

Special Events

Sea and Beaches

Tellaro’s beaches are small yet very beautiful. The two beaches in Fiascherino, for example, offer free public areas where to sunbath but there is also the possibility of hiring sun beds, umbrellas, pedalos and even canoes to discover the coastline by sea. The steps leading down to the beaches from the main road in the village are within walking distance from La Caletta restaurant, easy to reach. There are also a series of beautiful wild beaches, the so called “Spiaggioni”, along the coastline near Tellaro, which can be reached by steep trails (on foot) or by boat. A little further ahead, Trigliano is a great alternative for those who prefer rocks to sand. This cliff is reached by steep steps too, offering breathtaking views over the surrounding territory of the Gulf of La Spezia.

Underwater Nativity

Every year, on New Year’s Eve, the ancient hamlet of Tellaro lights up with its thousands flames (over 5000 candles promptly prepared and arranged in crucial spots by the inhabitants of Tellaro) to receive Baby Jesus’s statue. The latter, laid on a shell and raised from the sea by a group of divers, is then placed in a manger while many fireworks release their energy over Tellaro’ sea.

Trekking

For trekking lovers, Tellaro offers a wide array of beautiful paths for you to discover. If you want to know more, log onto the website www.tellaroitaly.com. The hiking paths, which can be done even partially, offer lovey and relaxing walks.

Saint George Festival

On the 23 April Saint George, the Saint patron of Tellaro, is celebrated by the inhabitants of Tellaro with a traditional country feast and various stands.

The Festival of the Saving Octopus

For over thirty years the inhabitants of Tellaro commemorate the popular legend of the saving octopus with a special event which promptly occurs every year, on the second Sunday of August, organised by the Sports Union: the Festival of the Saving Octopus. The festival retrieves the legend according to which, during a foggy night, the inhabitants of Tellaro were saved from imminent danger by a gigantic octopus. It is said to have come out from the depths of the sea, striking the church bells to warn the villagers of the invasion of Saracen pirates.
The event is also a gastronomic feast! Infact the octopus is prepared according to traditional recipes and many other authentic dishes accompany this star of the evening too.
Of course, The Caletta’s Tavern Restaurant honors such traditional event with a special menu, one of a kind!

Water Sports

This amazing coastline, part of the beautiful Gulf of the Poets, gives you the chance to practice many different sports, such as diving, underwater fishing and canoeing. One of the best ways to discover the coastline is by sea, so why not hire a canoe or take a boat trip?  From there, you’ll enjoy fantastic views and have the chance to visit beaches of Punta Corvo, Punta Bianca and reach Bocca di Magra too, with a fantastic panorama over the Tuscan coast.

The Festival of the Enchanted Village

At the end of July, during a summer weekend, the alleys (carugi) and cellars of the historical center of Tellaro come alive with many fantastic characters who tell tales of the enchanted corners of this beautiful village. It’s a magical evening which transforms this ancient hamlet into a fairy tale setting where the absolute protagonists are witches, magicians, fairies, princes, princesses and goblins too, heroes and heroines drawn from old and modern children’s books. This event originates from Menè’s tale, the story of a woman who spent all her life wandering around the alleys of Tellaro in search of her lost children.
At the festival of the enchanted village all children experience lots of fun! Adults too!