A true jewel of the Ligurian Riviera, the Baia del Silenzio is the poetic heart of Sestri Levante, also known as the “city of two seas,” squeezed between this enchanted bay and the more animated Baia delle Favole. Enclosed between the promontory of Punta Manara and a colorful seaside village, the Baia del Silenzio looks like a perfect Mediterranean postcard: crystal-clear waters, fine sand, pastel-colored Ligurian houses, and historic mansions that tell of a cultured and refined tourism, dating back to the era of the nineteenth-century Grand Tour.
A place of peace and inspiration, the Bay has over the years welcomed such illustrious figures as Hans Christian Andersen, Richard Wagner, Guglielmo Marconi and the Dutch writer Arthur Van Schendel, who spent long periods there in the splendid White House overlooking the sea. The tranquility that gives it its name continues to captivate tourists and travelers to this day, establishing itself as one of Italy’s best-loved beaches – awarded several times in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards.
In addition to relaxing at the beach, the Baia del Silenzio is also an ideal starting point for discovering the beauty of Sestri Levante: from the historic center with its cobblestone streets and traditional stores, to the Marconi Tower, the Capuchin monastery and the medieval church of San Nicolò dell’Isola, one of the oldest in the village.
Framed by a timeless atmosphere, the Baia del Silenzio is more than just a beach: it is a place of the soul, a corner of Liguria where time seems to stand still, leaving room only for wonder.
