The velelle in the Bay of Silence in March 2024. Last year, right around this time, an event occurred that unfortunately does not happen so rarely: hundreds, indeed thousands, of these small animals washed up on the beach of Sestri Levante.
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Velella velella, also known as St. Peter's or St. John's boat, is a colony of hydrozoans of the Porpitidae family. It is often found in all oceans, on the shores or at most 1-2 cm deep in the water, with a preference for warm or temperate waters. Like other cnidarians (coelenterates), Velella velella is a carnivorous animal. It captures its prey, usually plankton, using its tentacles that contain toxins. These toxins, while effective against the prey, are harmless to humans, as they cannot penetrate the skin and do not cause any reaction to human skin. However, it is preferable to avoid touching your eyes after picking up a Velella. Continue on Wikipedia
The velelle also called barchette di San Pietro in Baia del Silenzio in March 2024 – La velelle aussi appelée bateaux de San Pietro à Baia del Silenzio en mars 2024 – Las velelle también llamaron barcos de San Pietro en Baia del Silenzio en marzo de 2024 – O velelle também convocou barcos de San Pietro na Baia del Silenzio em março de 2024 – Die Velelle rief im März 2024 auch Boote von San Pietro in Baia del Silenzio an – Velelle còn gọi là thuyền San Pietro ở Baia del Silenzio vào tháng 3 năm 2024
The Bay of Silence one February morning. Last year, as soon as I landed, I enjoyed the Bay of Silence in all the tranquility that a February morning can offer.
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The Bay of Silence one February morning – La Baie du Silence un matin de février – La Bahía del Silencio una mañana de febrero – A Baía do Silêncio numa manhã de fevereiro – Die Bucht der Stille an einem Morgen im Februar – Vịnh Im Lặng một buổi sáng tháng Hai
The tower overlooking the Bay of Silence in Sestri Levante. The Bay of Silence is famous for its colorful houses overlooking the sea and just a few meters from the water. One of these buildings, which I called a tower in the title due to its structure, always fascinates me, especially for the view from the glass window on the top floor. Unfortunately, I have only enjoyed the view from someone else's shots, but I hope that one day someone will invite me up there.
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The tower overlooking the Bay of Silence in Sestri Levante – La tour surplombant la Baie du Silence à Sestri Levante – La torre que domina la Bahía del Silencio en Sestri Levante – A torre com vista para a Baía do Silêncio em Sestri Levante – Der Turm mit Blick auf die Bucht der Stille in Sestri Levante – Tòa tháp nhìn ra Vịnh Im lặng ở Sestri Levante
The houses on the Sestri Peninsula seen from Ciappa du Lu. Some time ago now, I went to the famous rock called Ciappa du Lu (reachable from the path that starts from Sestri to go to Punta Manara). From there, with my telephoto lens, I took several photos of the Sestri Peninsula from an unusual (for me) perspective.
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The houses on the Sestri peninsula seen from Ciappa du Lu – Les maisons de la péninsule de Sestri vues de Ciappa du Lu – Las casas de la península de Sestri vistas desde Ciappa du Lu – As casas da península de Sestri vistas de Ciappa du Lu – Die Häuser auf der Halbinsel Sestri vom Ciappa du Lu aus gesehen – Những ngôi nhà trên bán đảo Sestri nhìn từ Ciappa du Lu
The caruggio of Sestri Levante, the heart of the town. In the heart of Sestri Levante, one of the pearls of Liguria, is the famous caruggio, officially known as Via XXV Aprile. This narrow pedestrian alley is the nerve center of city life, a place where history, culture and everyday life intertwine in a fascinating mosaic. Walking along the caruggio is like taking a step back in time. The colorful houses, with their decorated facades and flower-filled balconies, tell stories of a rich and vibrant past. Each building has its own unique character, reflecting the traditional Ligurian architecture that makes Sestri Levante so special. The caruggio is always lively, especially during the summer months. Here you will find numerous shops, bars, bakeries and restaurants offering a wide range of local products and culinary specialties. It is the ideal place to go shopping, enjoy an artisanal ice cream or simply sit at a café and watch the world go by. The caruggio is not just a road, but a path that leads to one of the most iconic places in Sestri Levante: the Baia del Silenzio. This corner of paradise, with its crystal clear waters and golden beach, is easily reached by walking along the caruggio, making the experience even more magical.
Visiting the caruggio of Sestri Levante means immersing yourself in the authenticity of Ligurian life. It is a place where the past and present meet, creating a unique and unforgettable atmosphere. Whether you are a tourist looking for new discoveries or a resident who loves his city, the caruggio always offers something special.
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The alley of Sestri Levante, the heart of the town – La ruelle de Sestri Levante, le cœur de la ville – El callejón de Sestri Levante, el corazón de la ciudad – O beco de Sestri Levante, o coração da cidade – Die Gasse von Sestri Levante, das Herz der Stadt – Con hẻm Sestri Levante, trung tâm thị trấn
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A stroll through the caruggio of Sestri Levante in Liguria. More or less around this time, but last year, I took this beautiful photo of the caruggio (this is what the pedestrian street that crosses a village is called in Liguria) of my town, Sestri Levante. Almost deserted, just as many Sestresi like it.
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Strolling through the splendid alleyway of Sestri Levante – Se promener dans la splendide ruelle de Sestri Levante – Caminando por el espléndido callejón de Sestri Levante – Caminhando no esplêndido beco de Sestri Levante – Ein Spaziergang durch die herrliche Gasse von Sestri Levante – Dạo bước trong con hẻm lộng lẫy của Sestri Levante
A Sunday morning in early March in the Bay of Silence. This morning the bay was truly spectacular. March and April are probably the best months to take a quiet walk, even on Sundays, in this heavenly place!
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A Sunday morning in early March in the Bay of Silence – Un dimanche matin début mars à Baia del Silenzio – Una mañana de domingo a principios de marzo en Baia del Silenzio – Uma manhã de domingo no início de março em Baia del Silenzio – Ein Sonntagmorgen Anfang März in Baia del Silenzio – Một buổi sáng chủ nhật đầu tháng 3 ở Baia del Silenzio
Corso Colombo e la torre di Palazzo Fascie-Rossi a Sestri Levante. Una delle vie principali del centro della mia cittadina è Corso Colombo. Carrabile ma spesso chiusa al traffico. Al centro spicca in Palazzo Fascie-Rossi con la sua bella torre.
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The street called Corso Colombo and the tower of Palazzo Fascie-Rossi in Sestri Levante – La rue appelée Corso Colombo et la tour du Palazzo Fascie-Rossi à Sestri Levante – La calle llamada Corso Colombo y la torre del Palazzo Fascie-Rossi en Sestri Levante – A rua chamada Corso Colombo e a torre do Palazzo Fascie-Rossi em Sestri Levante – Die Straße namens Corso Colombo und der Turm des Palazzo Fascie-Rossi in Sestri Levante – Con phố mang tên Corso Colombo và tòa tháp Palazzo Fascie-Rossi ở Sestri Levante
The Balin area of the seafront promenade of Sestri Levante. The palm trees, the cycle path and, in the background, the buildings overlooking the promenade. This is the area called Balin of Viale Rimembranza in my Sestri Levante.
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The Balin area of the Sestri Levante seaside promenade – Le quartier Balin de la promenade maritime de Sestri Levante – La zona de Balin del paseo marítimo de Sestri Levante – A área de Balin do passeio marítimo de Sestri Levante – Der Balin-Bereich der Strandpromenade von Sestri Levante – Khu vực Balin của lối đi dạo bên bờ biển Sestri Levante
A beautiful building in Piazza Bo in Sestri Levante. I have passed by this square thousands of times but I admit that I have never photographed this beautiful building located in Piazza Bo. I also ask for the help of visitors because I noticed that the square is dedicated to Francesco Bo, about whom I have not found any information online.
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A beautiful building in the square dedicated to Francesco Bo in Sestri Levante – Un bel immeuble sur la place dédiée à Francesco Bo à Sestri Levante – Un hermoso edificio en la plaza dedicada a Francesco Bo en Sestri Levante – Um belo edifício na praça dedicada a Francesco Bo em Sestri Levante – Ein wunderschönes Gebäude auf dem Francesco Bo gewidmeten Platz in Sestri Levante – Một tòa nhà đẹp ở quảng trường dành riêng cho Francesco Bo ở Sestri Levante
