In the province of Genoa, on a tiny peninsula, lies the resort town of Sestri Levante, washed by the Bay of Fables and the Bay of Silence! These mysterious names are owed to Hans Christian Andersen, who loved coming to Sestri Levante to draw inspiration from this beautiful place for a new fairy tale! At the end of spring, the Andersen Festival is held here, opening the new tourist season!
Some of the finest views in the Mediterranean and convenient transport links attract tourists from all over Europe and beyond. How do you get to Sestri Levante, what is there to see, where should you stay, how do you book a taxi transfer to Sestri Levante, and which way of travelling is best? Read on for all the details.
Sestri Levante is an ancient town founded back in the days of the Roman Empire. Refined and beautiful, it preserves the dignity of generations – and yet it is relaxed and unpretentious. Magnificent buildings in the old centre, the Negrotto Cambiaso Castle, the 12th-century Church of San Nicolò, a museum with paintings by Rubens and Raphael, and the large Annunziata monastery complex all sit side by side with some of the best seafood restaurants and modern, well-equipped beaches.
An unforgettable holiday in Sestri Levante is possible on any budget, from camping (in a tent or bungalow) to a grand hotel.
Sestri Levante's convenient location between the airports of Genoa and Pisa makes travelling much easier. Trains start running at five in the morning. From Genoa you will get there in about an hour, and from Pisa in about two. From Milan there is a direct train that takes 2.5 hours, while with a change in Genoa the journey takes 3.5 hours. Travelling by train is certainly enjoyable, but it has its drawbacks. You have to buy a ticket, check the timetable and match it to your arrival time; trains do not run at night, and bulky luggage can also be a nuisance.
At first glance, it seems simpler to take a local taxi. But not in Italy! Taxis here, the most expensive in Europe, have a night rate that applies from 10 pm to 6 am and adds 30% to the fare. So night is not the best time to ride in an Italian taxi. There are also surcharges at weekends and on public holidays, plus a tip (la mancia), which is traditionally 10% of the total.
So if you travel late on a Saturday evening, you end up paying almost 50% extra. Not to mention that at the weekend all the cars may be busy, and you may have to wait a long time.
An excellent solution is a transfer from Taxi Transfer Service! Comfortable, fast and safe – that's what a transfer is all about! No other travel option offers this level of service. The driver will meet you with a sign and help with your luggage. All our drivers and managers speak English, so there will be no communication problems.
On top of that, our prices are very attractive thanks to our care for clients, experienced drivers and quality vehicles (which means minimal maintenance costs), and the absence of commission mark-ups (we are a direct carrier, with no intermediaries).
You can book a transfer at any time without it affecting the price. The price stays fixed, even if you book well in advance. You get the vehicle size you need and additional services at no extra cost (child seats, short stops).
You can also use our transfer services for sightseeing trips.
By choosing ttstaxi to get to Sestri Levante, you guarantee yourself a calm and comfortable journey from the very start!
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