sestri

Sestri Levante, commonly known as Sestri, is a comune in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy. It sits on the Ligurian Sea along the Gulf of Tigullio, within the Metropolitan City of Genoa.

The area has ancient origins and developed under the influence of Genoa as a maritime and trading hub. It grew as a seaside destination in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The town consists of a historic center perched above two natural harbors which form the Bay of Silence (Baia del Silenzio) and the Bay of Fables (Baia delle Favole). The old town features narrow streets and pastel houses; the surrounding hills are cultivated.

Tourism is central to the economy, with fishing and crafts contributing as well. Cultural events, museums, and festivals occur in the summer, attracting visitors from the region and beyond.

The town is connected by the Genoa–Pisa railway line with a local station, and by major roads that link to Genoa and La Spezia.