Kayak Tour – Baia dell’Oro

There is a stretch of coast, between Riva Trigoso and Punta Manara, which can barely be seen from the path. You need the sea to really discover it.

The Kayak Tour in the Baia dell’Oro is exactly this: two hours of paddling along one of the wildest coasts in Liguria, where the cliffs plunge into the crystal clear water and the coves open up one after the other like chapters of a story that no paper guide could convey.

We start from the Stai Fuori base in Riva Trigoso. Before heading out to sea, a complete briefing: the guide - GAE certified and kayak instructor - explains the paddling techniques, safety rules and the day's route. Even those who have never touched an oar are ready in a few minutes.

Once in the water, the noise of the people, the cars, the town disappears, replaced by the sound of the water and the light wind and the birds that live in the bay. You walk along the cliff, closely observing the unique ecosystem of this Special Area of Conservation.

The guide is available to talk about the area: the geology of the coast, the flora of the Mediterranean scrub that reaches the edge of the rock, the stories of the fishermen who have known these waters for generations. It is not a lesson, it is a conversation, an entry point into the culture, history and nature of the Ligurian East.

Halfway through the route we stop in a protected cove for a regenerating swim. The water here has a transparency that surprises even those who think they know the Mediterranean well.

The Kayak Tour at Baia dell’Oro is an experience that works for everyone: couples, families with children aged 6 and up, groups of friends and colleagues. It is the unique and authentic way to discover the hidden side of Levante — the one that can only be seen from the sea.