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Santo Stefano al Mare
Baia Azzurra
About
Baia Azzurra is located on the Ligurian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 2th place out of 58 beaches in the Imperia region 11.6 km away from its center, the city of Imperia. It is one of the beaches of Santo Stefano al Mare settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a tiny bay with blue water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
A significant part of the beach is occupied by beach clubs with limited access The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Marina Aregai beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
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Baia Azzurra is located in Imperia region (French Riviera sub-region) within Santo Stefano al Mare, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"This beach is an absolute gem nestled in a charming Italian town. The experience of dining on the freshest mussels was unparalleled and undoubtedly the highlight of my year so far."
J. C. Lane
"I had the pleasure of indulging in some of the most delectable Spaghetti Vongele Veraci at this beachside establishment. The flavors were perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of garlic and iodine, complemented by juicy tomatoes and sprinkled with fresh flat leaf parsley. The warm and welcoming atmosphere made me feel like part of the family, and the service was att..."
Andrew Sorenson
User reviews
"This beach is an absolute gem nestled in a charming Italian town. The experience of dining on the freshest mussels was unparalleled and undoubtedly the highlight of my year so far."
J. C. Lane
"I had the pleasure of indulging in some of the most delectable Spaghetti Vongele Veraci at this beachside establishment. The flavors were perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of garlic and iodine, complemented by juicy tomatoes and sprinkled with fresh flat leaf parsley. The warm and welcoming atmosphere made me feel like part of the family, and the service was att..."
Andrew Sorenson
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Santo Stefano al Mare
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450m from center
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830m
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Santo Stefano al Mare
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250m from center
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1.1km
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Santo Stefano al Mare
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560m from center
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1.8km
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Santo Stefano al Mare
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1.3km from center
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1.8km
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Santo Stefano al Mare
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1.3km from center
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1.8km
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Santo Stefano al Mare
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1.3km from center
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1.8km
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Santo Stefano al Mare
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1.7km from center
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2.1km
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1.5km from center
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2.6km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Santo Stefano al Mare 0.1 km
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Aregai 0.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
San Lorenzo al Mare 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
San Lorenzo al Mare 0.7 km
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Poggio di Sanremo 1 km
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Piani 1.5 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue water, Deserted
Imperia 1.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Andora 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Menton 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Monaco 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue water, Deserted
Aregai 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Riva Ligure 0.2 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Baia Azzurra Sas Di...• 1 min walk
- Bar Il Baretto• 2 min walk
- Il Torrione• 3 min walk
- L'Acciughina Cucina...• 4 min walk
Attractions
- Panchina rossa gigan...• 20 min walk
- Spiaggia• 23 min walk
- Festa di Halloween• 28 min walk
- Fortezza del Gallina...• 2.8km
Transport
- ALL• 30km
- Santo Stefano · via...• 6 min walk
- Taggia Arma• 4.4km
Localities
- Santo Stefano al Mar...• 630m
- Imperia• 11.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Baia Azzurra?
The coastline of Baia Azzurra is covered with brown sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Baia Azzurra?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Baia Azzurra has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Baia Azzurra good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Baia Azzurra is fully protected from waves.
Is the Baia Azzurra good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Baia Azzurra secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Baia Azzurra?
The bar is located right on the Baia Azzurra.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Baia Azzurra Sas Di Donato Piccirilli & C. is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Baia Azzurra?
There are 1665 places to stay in the Baia Azzurra area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Baia Azzurra from parking?
The Baia Azzurra has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Baia Azzurra?
There are 4 attractions near Baia Azzurra that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Panchina rossa gigante Riva Ligure located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Baia Azzurra?
The month with the highest temperature in Baia Azzurra is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Baia Azzurra (Imperia) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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