Stella (Ligurian: A Steja; translates literally as The Star) is a comune of the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria.
It borders the comuni of Albisola Superiore, Celle Ligure, Pontinvrea, Sassello and Varazze.
"[4] Stella San Giovanni, some ten minutes by car from the sea and adjacent to Albisola, is the site of the town hall.
Sandro Pertini, seventh President of the Italian Republic was born here and is buried in its cemetery.
The surrounding wooded mountains, rich in streams, and the panoramic views which it affords, make it popular centre for holiday makers.