Sestri Levante: Punta Manara loop｜Italy

A simple hike from the historic center of Sestri Levante, beautifully nestled between the Bay of Silence and the Bay of Fairy Tales, so known in memory of the well-known fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen.
The trail climbs through vegetable gardens and olive groves to reach the pristine nature of the Mediterranean maquis, which will accompany you to the destination of Punta Manara, a natural balcony overlooking the sea that offers a spectacular view between the Gulf of Tigullio and the Cinque Terre.
From the panoramic viewpoint, you can also see the traces left by the history of the Maritime Republic of Genoa, with its watchtower erected to defend the coast from attacks by Saracen pirates.