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Shopping and dining: A variety of restaurants, gelaterie and shops in Sestri Levante are just under a mile. Polpo Mario, a seafood restaurant with its own fishing boat is one of the best on the Riviera.
Not to be Missed: The Galleria Rizzi on Sestri Levante's Bay of Silence displays art from the Florentine, Emilian and Ligurian schools along with ceramics. The archaeological museum in Chiavari has artifacts from a nearby 8th century neocropolis. Public Transportation: Sestri Levante's train station is within half a mile and has regular service to Genoa in an hour or to Monterosso al Mare, the first village of the Cinque Terre in 30 minutes. Beaches: Sestri Levante's Bay of Fables has a seaside promenade with a narrow, pebbly beach.
Walking / Hiking: On Sestri Levante's lush garden peninsula, Parco Naturale dei Castelli or there are trails right on the 35 acre estate of Borgo Santo Stefano.
Golf: An 18-hole course open year-round is located in Rapallo. Closed on Tuesday.
Horseback Riding: Within a 20 minute drive are two riding estates, one in Carasco and the other outside of Rapallo.
Special Events / Festivals: On the shores of Sestri Levante, the Sagra del Totano Fritto festival is held on the first weekend in July, Thursday through Sunday, and features a variety of ways to enjoy fried cuttlefish. Also in Sestri, the Sagra del Bagnun festival is held on the second to last weekend of July and is dedicated to the cuisine of local sailors. The Barcarolata is the last Sunday in July with a procession of decorated boats and a fireworks display.
Open Air Markets: On Friday mornings in Chiavari and Santa Margherita and on Saturday in Sestri Levante. An antique market is held in Chiavari on the 2nd Sunday of each month and the preceding Saturday.
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