Pizzeria Verace
In our opinion, this is the best pizza nearby: Neapolitan dough and style, very faithful to the original.
Our tips
Places and routes we would recommend to a friend. A personal guide to experiencing eastern Liguria during your stay.
01Where to eatOur favourite places.
Our favourite places.
A first selection around Casarza Ligure, Cavi and Sestri Levante. Call the restaurant to book and always check current days and opening hours.
La Sciamadda dei Vinaccieri Ballerini
In a beautiful historic-centre setting, it serves Ligurian and seafood dishes, farinata and a broad selection of wines.
Osteria Mattana
A well-known osteria in the old town, with an informal, convivial atmosphere. Its farinata is a particular reason to visit.
Trattoria Raieü
Our choice for traditional Ligurian food: maritime cooking, fresh catch and excellent pesto. It is slightly farther away than the others.
Bistromare
Local fish served on the Bay of Silence beach. Also try the aperitivo kit, which can be enjoyed aboard the venue’s small rowing boats.
02Places to visitFour stops not to miss.
Four stops not to miss.
01Sestri Levante
Bay of Silence
Sestri Levante’s most iconic small bay, enclosed by the old town and waterfront houses. Beach access may be regulated during the high season.
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02Golfo Paradiso
Camogli
A fishing village with a long row of colourful façades, a pebble beach, small harbour, focaccia bakeries and the Dragonara Castle by the sea.
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03Portofino Park
San Fruttuoso Abbey
A thousand-year-old abbey on a secluded bay. It can only be reached on foot or by boat; check opening times and sea conditions before visiting.
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04Eastern Liguria
Moneglia
A compact village between sea and mountains, with an old carrugio, carved slate doorways, a beach and the panoramic Villafranca Castle park.
Learn more ↗03Things to doTwo ways to explore the coast.
Two ways to explore the coast.
Panoramic loop · about 2 hours
Walk to Punta Manara
From Sestri Levante’s old town, the trail climbs through holm oaks and Mediterranean scrub to the Punta Manara tower, with views over the Bay of Silence and Gulf of Tigullio. The upper loop is about 2.5 km.
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Flat · about 5 km
Cycle from Levanto to Framura
A paved cycle and pedestrian route follows the former railway between Levanto, Bonassola and Framura. It passes through illuminated tunnels and opens onto small coves along the coast.
Route details ↗04Flavours to take homeLocal olive oil and wine.
Local olive oil and wine.
Two local producers for a bottle to open during your stay or bring home with you.
Olive oil · Sestri Levante
Antico Frantoio Bo
A family oil mill active since 1867, where you can buy locally made extra-virgin olive oil and Ligurian specialities.
Wine · Sestri Levante
Cantine Levante
A winery in the hills of Sestri Levante focused on Ligurian varieties including Vermentino, Bianchetta Genovese, Scimiscià and Ciliegiolo.