Diano Marina

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Diano Marina
Diano Marina
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Explore the City of Orange Trees, a delightful place with spectacular beaches, a fascinating history, ancient architecture and sublime views.

Holiday in Diano Marina, an Italian Riviera resort built into a valley of green hills. The town’s beautiful beaches are only part of its appeal. There are also ancient buildings and a historic centre to discover.

If you’ve come to Diano Marina for seaside fun, you won’t be disappointed. Many fine sandy beaches decorate the coastline. The sand shelves slowly into the sea and the water is shallow for some distance, making it a safe swimming environment for children and novice swimmers. Unwind in one of the well-equipped bathing establishments, which feature bars, restaurants, beach volleyball courts and swimming pools.

In addition to sunbathing, carve out some time to see more of the small town. You’ll notice many orange trees lining the streets which is why Diano Marina is also known as the City of Orange Trees.

Walk through the historic centre to uncover some of its history. Visit the Archeological Civic Museum in the Palazzo del Parco. See fossils and tools from the area that date back to the Paleolithic. Visit the Baroque-style Church of St. Anne and the 17th-century Church of St. Anthony Abbot.

Admire the façade of the 19th-century Villa Scarsella, formerly a convent and now a school. There are more fascinating sites to see in the city of Imperia, about 2.5 miles (4 kilometres) west of Diano Marina.

Tour the sumptuous house and garden of Villa Grock, the former home of Adrien Wettach, the King of Clowns. He was an international star in the first half of the 20th century. The house has a whimsical design, inspired by the works of Gaudi and Picasso. Nearby is the Collegiate Church of St. John the Baptist, built in a late Baroque Genovese style.

Arrive by plane into Nice Cote d’Azur Airport or Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, which are 60 miles (100 kilometres) to the west and east respectively.

With a mild climate, Diano Marina is a year-round holiday destination. One of the nicest times to be here is in June for the flower festival when the streets are covered in thousands of petals.

Hotel Diano Marina Mhotelsgroup
Hotel Diano Marina Mhotelsgroup
Via Generale Ardoino 75, Diano Marina, IM
The price is S$172 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$172
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Diano Marina. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Popular attractions Bagni Continentale e Giardino and Diano Marina ...
7.4/10 Good! (43 reviews)
"Prior to arrival microwave oven available. When I arrived it not true, after much negotiation available after 7pm. Deserted areas suppose to stay next door at imperia. Parking on the next street"

Reviewed on 25 Dec, 2024

Hotel Diano Marina Mhotelsgroup
Grand Hotel Diana Majestic
Grand Hotel Diana Majestic
4 out of 5
Via degli Oleandri, 15, Diano Marina, IM
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Diano Marina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bagni Continentale e Giardino and Sanctuary ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (257 reviews)
Beautiful Hotel experience
"Hotel staff is great; they give you as much attention as you want. Their private beach is wonderful, assigned lounges and umbrellas with plenty of space in between is a better beach experience. Note, the small stone beach is not sand."

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

Grand Hotel Diana Majestic
B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
4 out of 5
Viale Torino, 2, Diano Marina, IM
The price is S$271 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$271
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Diano Marina. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Civic Museum of Lucus Bormani ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
"Good hotel on the front. Clean and herlpfull staff.Nice brezkfast. Cant fault it"

Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2025

B&B Hotel Diano Marina Palace
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residence La Carruba
Residence La Carruba
Via Olanda, 31, Diano Marina, IM
Stay at this residence in Diano Marina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Civic Museum of Lucus Bormani and Church of Sant'Antonio ...
PIcevole soggiorno
"Residence semplice ma con tutti i servizi necessari per poter soggiornare con un bebè. Alloggio fornito di lettino da campeggio e seggiolone. Non è presente l'aria condizionata ma vista la posizione della struttura l'appartamento risultava sempre abbastanza fresco. Ampia piscina (ben tenuta e pulita), ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2020

Residence La Carruba
Residence dei Due Porti
Residence dei Due Porti
4 out of 5
Corso Trento Trieste 21/23, Sanremo, IM
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Sanremo. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews)
"Spacious modern 1 bedroom suite. Very well located just outside the shopping and restaurant center, but quiet. They have free bikes to lend and we cycled 15 minutes to the beach Tre Ponti. The staff was helpful and welcoming. We had a fabulous time. Check before arrival if you want parking (moderate ..."

Reviewed on 21 May, 2025

Residence dei Due Porti
Residence Oleandro
Residence Oleandro
3 out of 5
Via Moilastrini 56, Pietra Ligure, SV
Stay at this 3-star beach residence in Pietra Ligure. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rin Tin Beach and 5 Alberi ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
Hyggeligt sted
"Stedet er hyggeligt og ligger dejligt højt i forhold til byen, så man er lidt tilbagetrukket og oplever mere ro. Byen er dog blot en 15-20 minutters gåtur fra stedet. Der er en varm og personlig kontakt på stedet og en god service. Wifi’en var god. Værelserne fungerede fint og var meget renlige. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul, 2023

Residence Oleandro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Good market, friendly people, clean with lots of bars and cafes.