Diano Marina

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

Vacation 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 center 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 center 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 kilometers) 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 kilometers) to the west and east respectively.

With a mild climate, Diano Marina is a year-round vacation 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 Delle Mimose
Hotel Delle Mimose
3 out of 5
Via Fabio Filzi 33, Diano Marina, IM
The price is €85 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
€85
per night
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Diano Marina. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast. Popular attractions Civic Museum of Lucus Bormani and Church of Sant'Antonio ...
8/10 Very Good! (189 reviews)
Good value, nice people and relaxing !
"Very nice hotel for the price! Good pool area, big breakfast, and friendly staff. Just a few minutes from all the cafes and restaurants and the beach! Very quiet room with a nice balcony. The AC worked well !"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2019

Hotel Delle Mimose
Grand Hotel Diana Majestic
Grand Hotel Diana Majestic
4 out of 5
Via degli Oleandri, 15, Diano Marina, IM
The price is €208 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€208
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (233 reviews)
"A lovely Hotel, a little outside the main town but certainly walkable but because of that it’s quiet, calm, beautiful beachfront views and a great restaurant and pool."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2019

Grand Hotel Diana Majestic
Piccolo Hotel
Piccolo Hotel
3 out of 5
Via S.Elmo, 10, Diano Marina, IM
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Diano Marina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Civic Museum of Lucus Bormani and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
"Good place to stay and well located."

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2019

Piccolo Hotel
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 Sole
Residence Sole
Via Michelangelo 17, Albenga, SV
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Albenga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gallinara Island and Bagni Ingaunia are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (74 reviews)
"Beach front property - you cannot ask for a better location. With the waves lapping against the sand, it’s very soothing. Good for 1-2 days beach break."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2024

Residence Sole
Lovely one-bedroom apartment very central, facing waterfront promenade 5 minutes beaches
Lovely one-bedroom apartment very central, facing waterfront promenade 5 minutes beaches
Diano Marina
Stay at this apartment in Diano Marina. Enjoy free WiFi, a balcony, and a TV. Popular attractions Church of Sant'Antonio Abate and Civic Museum of Lucus Bormani ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
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"posiz. ottima- centrale -attrezzato - climatizzato - praticamente sul mare con accesso a spiaggia 50m.ben servita e a prezzi accessibili. qualche neo : da cambiare il saliscendi della doccia logoro e il divano ( ancora bello a vedersi ) ma datato e poco morbido per il sonno."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2023

Lovely one-bedroom apartment very central, facing waterfront promenade 5 minutes beaches
Residence Dell'Angelo
Residence Dell'Angelo
3 out of 5
CORSO REGINA MARGHERITA 89-100, Ospedaletti, LIGURIA
Stay at this 3-star residence in Ospedaletti. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Giardino Esotico Pallanca and Kbeach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
"Excellent staff and property. Breakfast was fabulous. We booked here to walk Cinq Terre and it was so handy by train. The village also had lots of bars and restaurants. Parking a little tricky but secure and under the hotel. A lift which is great from car park to room. Would definitely stay here ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2023

Residence Dell'Angelo
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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10 Aug 2019

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