The magnificent Genoa, located on the coast of the Ligurian Sea, is a popular tourist center with well-developed infrastructure. The only thing the city cannot boast of is good beaches, since most of the coastline is occupied by the seaport. Within the city there are several small paid beach areas suitable for swimming and equipped with everything necessary, but the beaches located in nearby resorts are considered the most convenient and well-groomed.
If you move in the east direction - these are the beaches of Sestri Levante and Camogli, in the west - Alassio, Savona and Finale Ligure. But first things first…
Sestri Levante beaches
The town of Sestri Levante is famous for its sandy beaches located on the shores of two bays - the Tales of Skazok and the Bay of Silence. On the long coastline are the beaches of hotels, and paid beaches, and free places for swimming. Actually, sand and sea are the same everywhere, the differences are only in the presence or absence of beach equipment - sunbeds and umbrellas, as well as the number of water activities and attractions. The beaches of Sestri Levante are great for families with children - the sand is very soft and gentle, the entrance to the sea is quite gentle.
Sestri Levante beaches are great for families with children.
From Genoa to the beaches of Sestri Levante about 50 kilometers, this distance can be easily reached by train, bus or rented car, such a trip will take no more than 40 minutes.
Camogli beaches
The pebble beaches of Camoli, a small fishing village, extend along the coast of Paradiso Bay. Small, but very cozy and picturesque, these beaches, like a magnet, attract tourists - vacationing with children, romantic lovers, youth companies. Narrow streets lead to the sea, where there are many taverns, pizzerias and cafes offering all kinds of dishes of traditional Italian cuisine, delicacies of fish and seafood.
Camogli beaches are small, but very cozy and picturesque.
The resort town of Camogli is located 25 kilometers east of Genoa, you can get to it by train, taxi or rented car.
Finale Ligure
About 70 kilometers from Genoa are the magnificent beaches of Finale Ligure - beautiful, well-groomed, well-equipped. Depending on personal preferences, you can choose a sandy or sandy-pebble beach, as well as water activities for every taste - for both children and adults.
The central beach of Finale Ligure is awarded the European Blue Flag
The central beach of the resort is awarded the main beach award - the European Blue Flag, which marks only the cleanest and most comfortable swimming areas. Along the coast stretches the marvelous promenade, typical of Mediterranean resorts - a long promenade, luxurious palm trees, souvenir shops, taverns, cafes.
The beaches of Genoa can be reached by train - regular or high-speed, tickets for which are easy to buy on Trenitalia.com.
Alassio beaches
The beaches of the resort of Alassio are considered the cleanest and most comfortable in the western part of the Italian Riviera. The length of the sandy coastal strip is about 4 kilometers, most of the beaches belong to hotels that charge a fee, but there are also several free beach areas available to everyone. The sea near the coast is clean and shallow, which is especially important for families with small children; the swimming season lasts from mid-April to October-November.
The sea in Alassio is clear and shallow
Genoa and Alassio are separated by a distance of about 100 kilometers, the city is connected by rail.
Savona
Sandy beaches of Savona are also very popular with tourists. Despite the proximity of the port, they are distinguished by the cleanliness of the sea and the coastal coastline, which is why they were awarded the Blue European Flag.
Stretching for several kilometers, the beaches of Savona offer all possible water attractions, as well as traditional umbrellas and sunbeds. Here, vacationers of all ages feel comfortable - the entrance to the sea is gentle, and the depth begins at a certain distance from the coast. Along the beaches there are a number of various shops, souvenir shops, bars, taverns, cafes.
The sandy beaches of Savona are comfortable for vacationers of all ages.
You can get to the beaches from Genoa, located 50 kilometers away, by train or car, the journey takes from 30 to 50 minutes.
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Photos by: Rodrigo Soldon, Cristina Simone, Matteo Steccolini, PRORodrigo Soldon, WIPPart, Luca Serazzi.
