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Things to do in and around Sestri Levante
Sestri Levante is well known for its beautiful beaches, Baia del Silenzio and Baia delle Favole. There are many other things you can do. If you prefer staying in the water, apart from swimming you could hire a stand up paddle board, go canoeing or even go diving. For those who prefer the pool, there is an indoor and Olympic sized outdoor public swimming pool in the park of Sestri. There are If walking is your thing ,then there are many beautiful walks with stunning views of the sea, which start from the centre, just down the road from us. There are also many trails to go bike riding. There is a Beach Volley court in Baia delle Favole, tel: 377 4790839. Tennis and Padel courts are available at Club Mimose or Tennis Club Queirolo. The nearest Diving centre is in Lavagna, Massub or L’Abyss in Rapallo. For those who prefer a game of Golf, there is a Golf Course in Rapallo too.
In the Water
Dive in to Sestri’s Coastal Activities
If you fancy discovering our beautiful coast by boat ,why not go along to the port in Sestri and rent one for the day with Motonauticabimare or Shore Service. Located in Baia del Silenzio you’ll find Simone with his trimaran, jump on his boat and he’ll take you sailing. If boating isn’t your thing maybe you could try stand up paddle boarding, you can rent one from Underwater Cressistore or Mediaterraneo Servizi .If you fancy canoeing, you can rent one from the Scuola Vela along the beachfront in via Vittorio Veneto
On the Land
Hiking and Cycling
There are many walks and hikes here in Sestri Levante. There are also several mountain bike trails. One of the walks with breathtaking views of the sea leaves right from the centre in Vico del Bottone, just down the road from us and goes to Punta Manara. The first part is a little steep but then flattens out with a few small climbs and descents. We recommend a pair of trainers and a bottle of water!
Further a field
Le Cinque Terre
Sestri Levante is a strategic point for those wishing to visit the Cinque Terre.We recommend taking the train or for who would prefer to see their beauty from the sea, you can take the boat from the jetty before the port (via Pilade Queirolo),the boat leaves three times a week and it’s necessary to book; tel: 0185 284670. Please ask if you need assistance.
Enogastronomy
Food and Wine
Ligurian cuisine offers many typical recipes including the famous Pesto, a sauce for pasta made with basil, pine nuts, parmesan and pecorino cheese and garlic. Even though the land is quite difficult to cultivate with its terraces, there is still a tradition for a sweet wine called Sciacchetra cultivated in the Cinque Terre. Another well known product from this area is the Ligurian olive oil. In via della Chiusa 70 you will find Frantoio Bo, a local producer. A Sestri Levante you can visit the wine cellars of Cantine Bisson, famous for their prosecco Abissi. You can buy local and other Italian wine from L’Enoteca Grazie in Corso Colombo and from Cantine Bregante in via Unita D’Italia .Per la pasta fresca, pesto and other sauces go to Pastificio Moderno in via XXV Aprile 58. Go to Daneri in via Dante for typical cheeses and cured meats. Rossignotti is the most historical cake shop in town where you can find cakes, sweets and biscuits. For who would like to go further a field, you can visit another Ligurian wine cellar, Cantine Lunae in Castelnuovo Magra, via Palvotristia 2.
