It didn't get much of a write up in the travel books we read before we visited, but Camogli beach…read moreturned out to be extremely charming. The beach sits at the bottom of a hilly town, where colorful building facades face the water. On one end of the beach there is an old church, and on the opposite end there are tree capped hills and cliffs. Overall, the scene is beautiful. The beach itself however, as a destination to swim and suntan, is certainly not the best we've seen. It's more rocky than sandy, and space is severely limited. That said, I would definitely recommend checking out this cool town and its beach. My only advice would be to bring all of your essentials (sunscreen, towels, chairs) beforehand, because the few shops that have them near the beach charge a fortune.

The free beach in Camogli is really lovely and my husband and I go every year. The only thing I…read morehave noticed over the last couple of years is that the life guards that are hired are more interested in checking out their reflections in shiny object and though you can hire umbrellas and sunbeds their unfriendly attitude really put me off. 5 stars for the beach and wonderful Camogli and one star for the staff that work there.

Absolutely an amazing spot for food and drinks! Simple yet fresh meals prepared with love and care…read more Incredibly friendly and accommodating staff. I've traveled the world eating and the Blue Marlin will remain one of my favorite restaurants with many memories!! Thank you Blue Marlin

We kept noticing people carrying beach towels and bags walking down the street in Sestri Levante,…read moreso naturally we followed them, and that's how we stumbled into Spiaggia Baia del Silenzio. You pass through a cluster of buildings and suddenly open up into this unreal little beach cove with soft sand, calm turquoise water, and pastel houses wrapping around it like a postcard come to life. It feels hidden even though it's right there. I understand that the water is usually calm, which is actually where the name "Bay of Silence" comes from. Locals say it stays peaceful even when the rest of the coast is rough. It's perfect for swimming, floating, or just sitting at the edge watching boats bob around. The vibe is relaxed and local, especially earlier in the day before it fills up. It's one of those places that makes you stop and appreciate where you are. Great for a swim, a slow afternoon, or catching golden hour when the whole bay lights up. Easily one of the most unexpectedly beautiful stops on the Ligurian coast. I even started looking at homes for sale at the local real estate offices near there. Haha

Amazing food Great service! The view of the bay is one of…read morethe most beautiful in the world. Accompanied by elegant, sophisticated and delicious food. The wine list is interesting- and the local wines are excellent. Great experience! Highly recommended.

Excellent time. Though I'm spoiled with the Baltimore aquarium, this one comes as a close second…read more Great variety of species, educational element. You can pet the stingrays as well! The kids experience in my opinion was not really forth it if your kiddo is over 6/7 years old.

There were few folks visiting the day we went, midweek. They tout having the largest collection of…read morespecies of fish , which i will probably agree. There was also manatees & dolphins of which both looked sooo bored! They really could use some type of enrichment; toys, interaction - something other than swimming about in circles. Sad to see. Yet the other exhibits were interesting, jellyfish, fishes from everywhere, reptiles. It's worth the stop.