Baia del Silenzio, Public beach in Sestri Levante, Italy.
A 300-meter stretch of golden sand sits between pastel-colored buildings and clear Mediterranean waters in this sheltered coastal inlet.
The beach area attracted notable figures including writer Hans Christian Andersen, composer Richard Wagner, and scientist Guglielmo Marconi during different periods.
The Italian Naval League organizes rowing competitions and sailing courses for both local students and visitors throughout the year.
The beach lacks amenities such as showers, toilets, sun bed rentals, or lifeguard services, requiring visitors to bring their own equipment.
A wheelchair-accessible platform and specialized beach chair enable individuals with mobility limitations to reach the shore and enter the water.
Location: Sestri Levante
GPS coordinates: 44.26924,9.39295
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:51
Liguria stretches as a narrow coastal strip between the Maritime Alps and the Apennines, combining maritime tradition with mountainous interior. Along the Riviera di Ponente in the west lie towns such as Dolceacqua with its medieval Doria Castle, the fortified town of Noli, and the Hanbury Botanical Gardens near La Mortola. The Riviera di Levante in the east features the Cinque Terre National Park with its coastal villages, Portofino with Castello Brown, and the Baia del Silenzio in Sestri Levante. Finalborgo preserves its medieval structure within the walls of Finale Ligure, while Vernazza with the Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia above the harbor belongs to the Cinque Terre. Inland valleys such as Valle Argentina lead to mountain villages that have maintained their historic architecture. Triora sits at 2,559 feet (780 meters) in the Ligurian Alps, Apricale displays stone alleys and vaulted passages, and Cervo perches above the coast between Imperia and Alassio. Bussana Vecchia was abandoned after an 1887 earthquake and later resettled by artists. Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena clusters around a medieval fortress. The Grotte di Toirano and Borgio Verezzi Caves offer geological formations with stalactites and stalagmites. Montemarcello-Magra Regional Park extends between the coast at Montemarcello and the Magra Valley, while Palmaria Island lies off Portovenere with the Doria Tower. Genoa's Porto Antico connects the historic harbor with modern cultural facilities.
Punta Manara
2.1 km
San Nicolo dell'Isola Church
284 m
Santa Maria di Nazareth Basilica
85 m
Annunziata Convent
140 m
Immacolata Church
225 m
Rocche di Sant'Anna
1.7 km
San Bartolomeo Church
2.1 km
Santo Stefano del Ponte Church
1.6 km
Santa Sabina Church
3 km
San Pietro in Vincoli Church
144 m
Villa Sertorio
711 m
San Pietro Church
3 km
Santissima Concezione Church
2.9 km
Galleria Rizzi
121 m
Cristo Re Sanctuary
985 m
Ponte romanico
1.1 km
Santa Margherita Church
2.5 km
Doganieri Tower
182 m
San Bernardo Church
2.5 km
Villa Cattaneo della Volta
1.1 km
San Leonardo
2.6 km
San Pietro Church
3.3 km
Palazzo Negrotto
2.6 km
Nostra Signora del Rosario
3 km
Chapel of Villa Cattaneo della Volta
1.1 km
Santa Caterina Oratory
224 m
Durazzo Pallavicini Palace
68 m
Fascie Rossi Palace
425 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes