Baia del Silenzio

Drop anchor off Baia del Silenzio — one of the most photographed coves on the Italian Riviera, hemmed in by pastel-colored houses and a sandy beach that spills right into Sestri Levante's historic old town. The bay lives up to its name on calmer days, with sheltered, clear water and a backdrop that looks almost too pretty to be real. Note that since 2025, the beach itself charges a €5 entry fee for tourists, but the view from the water is free — and honestly hard to beat.