A magical place between nature and history
Baia del Silenzio
The Baia del Silenzio (literally Bay of Fables) in Sestri Levante is not just a simple beach but an open-air painting where you can lose yourself among colors and details full of charm, a place that made Christian Andersen, Wagner, Marconi and many others fall in love.
An evocative cove set between sea and sky, an expanse of fine sand where you can experience moments of absolute relaxation with the chromatic palette of the little houses of Sestri in the background. The Baia delle Favole has been awarded as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in Italy, an honor that embellishes this corner of paradise located just a few steps from the Vis a Vis hotel.
Its particular crescent shape makes it an idyllic setting throughout Sestri Levante even on the windiest days, preserving a kind of microclimate that protects it by guaranteeing peace and tranquility. A nap after lunch lulled by the sound of the waves, a romantic sunset to savor with the person you love, a space in which to read a book in complete silence: the Baia del Silenzio still retains its aura of an oasis out of time, crystallized in a rarefied, almost magical atmosphere that has bewitched more than one person over the centuries.
Its name comes from the mind of Danish Hans Christian Andersen, the man who would become one of the most celebrated writers of children’s fiction. It is said that during his Grand Tour in 19th-century Italy he christened the beach of Sestri Levante in this way, thus making it an eternal icon in the years to come.
The creator of immortal stories such as the Little Mermaid and the Ugly Duckling has linked his name to this place so deeply that since 1967 the Adersen Prize, the most prestigious Italian award given to the best children’s books, was born, and every year it is held together with the festival of the same name in Sestri Levante in its splendid natural settings.
A glimpse of paradise where nature, art and poetry are harmoniously intertwined, creating a unique seaside location.
