INFORMATION ABOUT DIANO MARINA:

Diano Marina is located 7.5 km from Imperia.
You can arrive from the highway A10 Sanbartolomeo the sea (3 km) and the railway station of the same name.

Diano Marina at the height of the tourist resorts on the Italian charts.
Here's why:

For years the city of Diano Marina has earned a position of great importance in the rankings of the most popular seaside resorts: calendar full of events, sports for everyone, fun on the beach, good food, as well as an enviable climate, the make it one of the centers in absolute favorite among tourists of all nationalities.

So here is some more news on the area:
3,500 m of sandy beach on which are distributed 41 bathing establishments cater for all types of queries and then again, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, residences, three camps and about a hundred of hotels and pensions in addition to approximately 5,000 second homes . These are the figures that reflect the strong tourist vocation of this beautiful seaside resort on the Riviera.

Between the sea and the mountains:

Diano Marina is not just sea and beaches.Its privileged position, between the gulf and the mountains, you can reach the many inland places, so rich in history and traditions, where you can enjoy a Liguria intact and authentic, including a trip in the old villages and a walk through the ancient olive trees sloping to the sea, to enjoy a relaxing break before diving back into the festive atmosphere that reigns at the beach.

The sea:

Our beach offers visitors the opportunity to practice various sporting activities as well as to participate in boat trips to watch whales and dolphins that populate the waters and allow you to live a fascinating and unforgettable.
Throughout the summer, also the ship "Goddess Diana" offers interesting excursions into the sea to discover the beauty of our coast, with daily departures from the Port of Diano Marina.
All disciplines are represented by the sea: swimming lessons and water aerobics, sailing and wind surfing, beach volleyball and diving tours.In addition, courses in personal watercraft and sport fishing competitions complete the range of sporting activities on the beach or the sea.
Do not miss the opportunity to follow sea-related sports competitions and sports events to the primary level: in 2002, for example, have played championship sailing class "team" who have obtained a great success.

Diano Marina: Vacation tailored to each year.

Summer:

In summer the buzzing atmosphere of the days at sea until late evening and the joy of the beach moves in many places, or in the square where every alternate evening performances of a wide variety of rich calendar that goes from June until the end of September. Numerous each year, the representations that animate the evenings of the summer Diano, ranging from jazz to the '60s revival, from cabaret to dance at the puppet show, in a series of events which they know to fulfill the wishes and expectations the public, very varied, each evening can be found on the streets to applaud the artists.
Many events which have become the tradition, as the 'August Parade "- a parade of flower floats in the streets of downtown with the presence of beautiful" Miss "which cast a real rain of flowers on the public holiday - or VasCup the hallowed ", organized every year with great success by the group" The Goliarda ", and then again sporting events such as tennis tournaments, regattas and more.
In addition Diano Marina, thanks to its central location offers the opportunity to attend major events that are organized in Western Liguria, such as the Rally of San Remo and the famous Italian Song Festival, or the international gathering of Vintage Sails that takes place every two years, alternating at the rally in nearby Imperia Vintage Motor Yacht.

Winter:

The winter season in Diano Marina is rich in recreational opportunities through the organization of numerous initiatives to offer a wide choice in the context of 'winter weather animation musical entertainment, dance evenings, bridge tournaments, courses gymnastics.
Moreover, even the rich calendar of the theater season that every year brings young talent and top names on the stage of Teatro Diano.
For lovers of classical music and opera are frequent musical concerts in the elegant Council Chamber of the City of Diano Marina and there are also "operetta Afternoons" at the Theatre, Politeama Danish.
Event "historic" by the folklore and tradition, in February, is the famous carnival parade of floats in the beautiful form that is organized every year by the "Famïa Dianese.
In addition, thanks to favorable weather conditions that have made our city famous, you can take advantage of the beneficial effects of 'light therapy during the winter season with many walks and excursions.

Spring:

The spring months rather see the concentration of activities related to sport, with the organization of events, more and more appreciated and demanded by the public, such as the famous "Super Sport", waiting every year for many fans.We can try their hand at racing bike - for the first time in 2002 Diano Marina has hosted two significant events in Mountain Bike for adults and children with over 2000 participants - or attend motorcycle rallies and then dance, demonstrations, swimming, bowling competitions and much more, to the delight of all. Yes, because in the spring Diano Marina became the capital of sporting activities with numerous initiatives and the opportunity for everyone to approach a new discipline or simply to enjoy freedom in their favorite sport, in contact with nature.
The mild climate allows you to practice anyway, all year round, even in competitive sports: Diano Marina in 2002 it hosted the national championships in tennis.
The Spring Festival is another important initiative that brings together all the municipalities of western Liguria and offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the different places with many facilities and proposals from the different municipalities organized under the auspices of the Province of Imperia.
E 'provided, in fact, a "Bus Card" discounted rates to encourage and facilitate travel excursions to discover the most fascinating destinations, such as the beautiful gardens of Villa Hanbury or the Caves of Toirano, just to name a few.
In addition, the Sanremo Casino offers free its magnificent rooms to tourists and fans of gambling.
But the Spring Festival is a celebration of good food and many restaurants take this opportunity to submit a recipe, combined with a commemorative plate made by artists of great talent and reputation, in memory of the gourmet meal.

Christmas:

Numerous further initiatives and celebrations linked to the most important religious celebrations which attract every year a large number of faithful.
The tradition provides for a renewal in the week before Christmas, the competition for the construction of the Nativity, which sees many families of Diano Marina committed to contending for the top spot for the best creation.
Many also can visit the old town, with guided tours of the festively decorated streets of the city, the discovery of the most picturesque and fascinating.
The Christmas period also includes the organization of several initiatives of the streets of the city center with games, shows and music, and with the highly anticipated antiques market.
Another important factor is the many associations present in Diano Marina, who organize events related to the tradition: cake, chocolate and mulled wine for everyone during the Christmas season with several initiatives involving adults and children.

Children:

Diano Marina has plenty to offer visitors of all ages and children are facing a number of activities tailored to their needs.
Mondo Bimbo is a large area near the sea dedicated to children with many activities and games designed to entertain children.
There are also areas on the beaches, entertainment and green spaces, as well as a selection of evening shows dedicated to the wide audience of children.

Religious holidays:

The beautiful 'Flower Festival in June, the feast of Corpus Domini, which covers the streets of the town center, about two thousand square meters, with a floral carpet of a million roses, passion fruit and wisdom of the masters decorators.
We should also mention the celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Mount Caramel, the patron saint of the city, which are spread over several days and include religious celebrations, processions with the band, as well as the magnificent fireworks that collect a broad consensus each year.

Tradition and gastronomy

For a blast from the past and tradition are the Olive Museum, reached by car, train or bus, in minutes, where we celebrate the long history of this tree is considered sacred since ancient times.
The course, organized in thematic rooms, guides the visitor to discover the wonderful exhibits that tell of centuries of history and are witnesses of the importance of the olive and olive oil have in our Mediterranean civilization.
But after a lot of fun is not forgetting the gastronomic aspect of this place that makes witness the enormous success of the Mediterranean diet in the world.
The cuisine consists of simple recipes that have the excellent quality of the dishes to a selection of various ingredients and the presence of spices, fragrant, such as basil, thyme, marjoram, oregano, sage and rosemary .
The traditional dishes are based on natural ingredients the sea and land, accompanied by Prince condiment par excellence that is the extra virgin olive oil, so fragrant and tasty, as well as a glass of fine wine - Ormeasco, Rossese, Pigato or Vermentino Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC - which fits perfectly with the fish dishes.