Surf: Old fishing village in sheltered, deep-water bay that produces some of the biggest waves in continental Italy and is surfable when everywhere else (but Lerici) is blown-out. Several breaks south, central and north side of the bay with central peak always bigger. Enter the line-up from the sheltered pier on the south side. On smaller days there’s a shallow righthander on the north tip of the bay. Rock and sand bottom. Access: Waves info: Wave info: Area 51 surf shop and school 0187 802505 - 333 9492866 - B&B Mare Mesco 0187 808154 Directions: 20 km north of La Spezia, close to the famous Cinque Terre. Environment: Can get crowded. Clean water. Friendly local vibe. 20 km north of La Spezia, close to the famous Cinque Terre.