Bocadasse Beach in Genoa is known for its charm and history. The beach is a small, picturesque cove with a cobblestone shore and colorful houses. It is located in the neighborhood of Albaro and is part of the Municipio VIII - Medio Levante area, which includes the Foce, San Martino neighborhoods. The beach is bordered by Via Felice Cavallotti to the west, Via Caprera to the north, and Via Capo di Santa Chiara to the east.Bocadasse is an old mariners' village that has preserved its original urban structure despite the building expansion of the 20th century. It is known for its pastel-colored houses, ice cream shops, restaurants, bakeries, bars, and art galleries.

The village is also home to Saint Anthony of Padua Church, which faces Corso Italia to the east and the panoramic square dedicated to the Genoese poet to the west.

The history of Bocadasse dates back to the 10th century, according to legend, when Spanish fishermen found shelter from a rough sea. The village was part of the rural municipality of San Francesco d'Albaro until 1873, when it became part of the aggregation forming the municipality of Genoa along with the now neighborhoods of San Martino Foce, Marassi, Staglieno, and San Fruttuoso.

To reach Bocadasse Beach, you can take the Trenitalia from Genova Brignole station to Genova Sturla station and then walk down to the beach, which is about 15 minutes away. The beach is quiet and relaxed, with rounded rocks and pebbles instead of sand. There is one lifeguard and a small boardwalk that leads you down towards the waterfront