The Bay of Silence (Baia del Silenzio) is one of two bays (the second is the Bay of Tales) located in the small resort town of Sestri Levante, on the coast of the Ligurian Sea of the Italian Riviera (Riviera di Levante).
Baia del Silenzio include is a small Bay flanked by a rocky coastline. In the heart of the Bay of Silence beach.
Beach in the Bay of Silence is a narrow sandy, sometimes sandy-pebbly band, with one side separated from the main part of the city in a tight row of colorful buildings, a typical Ligurian style, and the waters of the Ligurian sea.
The beach of the Bay of Silence - the most charming beach of Sestri Levante, but also the entire coast of the Riviera di Levante. The beach was voted one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Italy, finishing in fifth place.
During a high season on the beach it is populous. Sea water differs in shallow water that promotes its fast set of temperature.
The length of the beach is around 200 meters.
On the beach there is all the necessary infrastructure: sun loungers and umbrellas (the average cost of a sun lounger is 6 Euros, an umbrella from the sun - 7 Euros), decking for ease of movement, showers and urns, there are several cafes, rescue points and first aid. You can find a place and get on your own towel.
The beach is equipped for people with reduced mobility.
In a historic building with decorated facade, the latest from the Northern part of the beach is located right near the beach, is a Museum gallery of Ricci (Museo Galleria Rizzi). The entrance ticket costs 5 Euros. Address: Via Cappuccini, 8.
On the North side of the beach is protected by a massive Cape Manara (Punta Marana), the foot of which is characterized by a wild rocky coast. Here, in the hills and close to the beach, is the Church of the Immaculate Conception with the adjoining convent of the Capuchin friars (Cappuccini Convento Frati) of the 17th century.
On the South side of the beach leads to a Peninsula United by a narrow isthmus with the mainland. In this part of the beach are pebbles and stones.
Near the southern part of the beach are notable:
- a typical local fishing boats "Gozzi";
- sculpture of a fisherman pulling the net from sea water;
- the former convent, which now houses the event center (Ex Convento Dell'annunziata) and there is an observation deck (Panoramica Terrazza Dell'ex Convento Dell'annunziata) with views of the sea and the beach.
The promenade along the beach in the Bay of Silence is almost there, except that small area in its southern part, adjacent to the former convent.
Along the seafront places to stay, cafes and restaurants.
Where to stay close to the beach in the Bay of Silence
The 4-star Helvetia hotel with a private beach, a Spa pool, heated swimming pool and a rooftop terrace, a garden, a restaurant, bar and private Parking.
Of the pools and the hotel's terrace offers panoramic views of the Ligurian Riviera.
Room rates include Breakfast. Link to the hotel 
4-star hotel Miramare, located right on the Bay of Silence, with restaurant and terrace overlooking the sea.
It offers free access to a private beach area and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.
The room price includes: Breakfast or Breakfast and dinner. Link to the hotel
4-star hotel Due Mari offers a garden, free Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, a Wellness centre with gym, Turkish bath and hot tub.
Room rates include Breakfast. Link to the hotel
Apartments Creuza de Ma with private Parking, 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a refrigerator, a flat-screen TV, a Seating area and a bathroom with bidet. The link apartments
4-star hotel Vis À Vis, located on a hill, 500 metres from the beach.
It offers free Wi-Fi, garden, restaurant, bar, Wellness centre, outdoor pool with Jacuzzi and a roof terrace with panoramic views.
Room rates include Breakfast. Link to the hotel
All accommodation in Sestri Levante it is possible to look and book here
