Sestri Levante Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Sestri Levante
Sestri Levante is approximately halfway between Genoa and La Spezia. The town has two bays: Baia delle Favole, (Bay of the Fables), and Baia del Silenzio, the (Bay of Silence). The original part of Sestri Levante is on a peninsula, with the Baia del Silenzio (also known as "Portobello") on one side and Baia delle Favole on the other. Sestri Levante has its origins as an ancient maritime and merchant centre. It used to be a small island with a promontory, but was later connected to the mainland. In Roman times, it was known as Segesta Tigullorum (or Tigulliorum) or simply Segesta, but the place was nearly abandoned when the Roman empire collapsed. It seems to have belonged to the Ligurian tribe of the Tigullii. During the Middle Ages, Sestri Levante began to expand, probably giving the fo
Top Attractions in Sestri Levante
Explore the best things to see and do in Sestri Levante:
- ★Chiesa di San Nicolò dell'Isola
- ★Galleria Rizzi
- ★Immaculate Conception church and convent of the Capuchin Friars
Where to Eat in Sestri Levante
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Osteria Gioitta
Where to Stay in Sestri Levante
- 🏨Hotel Helvetia
- 🏨Hotel Miramare
- 🏨Locanda Del Borgo
Sestri Levante Travel Guide Sections
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