Sestri Levante

Sestri Levante sits on the Ligurian coast, serving as a gateway town for divers exploring the central Ligurian Sea. With multiple dive sites accessible from the coast, it offers convenient day trips to nearby reefs and underwater features along the Italian Riviera. While the town itself isn’t a major dive center, several local operators in the area provide beginner and intermediate courses, equipment rental, and guided dives. Expect typical Mediterranean conditions: clear to mildly turbid water, moderate currents near headlands, and abundant marine life typical of the Ligurian Sea, including colorful temperate fish and occasional larger species further offshore. The surrounding bays and rocky bottoms are commonly visited by visitors staying in or near Sestri Levante for short trips from the shore or boat-based dives.