Diano Marina
Everything you need to know to make the most of your holiday on the Western Ligurian Riviera.
The taste of the Riviera
Diano Marina is an ideal destination for food lovers. Between restaurants overlooking the sea, trattorias tucked away in the old lanes and artisan pizzerias, every meal becomes an experience to remember.
Traditional restaurants serve the best of Ligurian cuisine: trofie with Genoese pesto, freshly baked focaccia, salted anchovies and the famous chickpea farinata.
- Ligurian cuisineFresh fish and homemade pasta
- Sea-view restaurantsDinners at sunset
- Artisan pizzeriasWood-fired ovens
- Gelato and aperitivoOn the seafront
Three kilometres of sand
Diano Marina boasts more than 3 km of sandy coastline, among the most beautiful on the Western Ligurian Riviera. Its fine golden sand slopes gently into the crystal-clear sea, perfect for families, couples and anyone looking for relaxation.
Unlike many Ligurian resorts known for their pebbles, here the sand is fine and the south-facing shore gets sunshine from dawn to dusk.
- Main beachShallow water, access from the seafront
- Beach clubsUmbrellas, bars, SUP hire
- Free beachesFree access
- Family beachesLifeguards and play areas
A lively town all year round
A packed calendar of events, from food festivals to concerts, from sporting events to traditional celebrations. Summer is the liveliest season: open-air concerts, cinema under the stars and markets fill the evenings from June to September.
- Summer eventsConcerts, cinema, markets
- Food festivalsSardenaira, Taggiasca olive oil, Vermentino
- Sporting eventsRegattas, races, beach volleyball
- Traditional festivalsPatron saint’s festival in August
Between sea and hinterland
Diano Marina is not just about the sea and relaxing: its position between the coast and the hinterland offers endless possibilities for lovers of sport and outdoor activities.
The Riviera dei Fiori cycle path, built along the route of the old railway, is a flat, scenic route of more than 24 km.
- Water sportsSUP, kayak, sailing, snorkelling
- HikingAlta Via dei Monti Liguri
- Cycle pathOver 24 km by the sea
- Food and wineOlive oil and wine tastings
A family-sized holiday
Diano Marina is one of the most popular destinations for families in Liguria. Sandy beaches with shallow water, playgrounds and activities designed for little ones make every holiday relaxed and fun.
- Family-friendly beachesKids’ clubs and entertainment
- PlaygroundsOn the seafront
- Summer activitiesWorkshops, swimming, outdoor cinema
- Easy walksCycle path and Diano Castello
By car, train or plane
Diano Marina lies on the Western Ligurian Riviera, in the province of Imperia, and is easy to reach by car, train or plane.
A10 Genoa–Ventimiglia motorway, exit San Bartolomeo al Mare or Imperia Est.
| Milan | 240 km · 2h 30 |
| Turin | 200 km · 2h 15 |
| Genoa | 110 km · 1h 15 |
| Nice | 100 km · 1h 15 |
| Monaco | 85 km · 1h |
Diano Marina station is on the Genoa–Ventimiglia line, served by regional trains. Intercity and Frecciabianca trains stop at Imperia Porto Maurizio, 10 minutes away. From Milan and Turin, change at Genoa or Savona.
| Nice | 100 km |
| Genoa | 120 km |
| Turin Caselle | 220 km |
| Milan Malpensa | 280 km |
Paid public car parks near the centre and the seafront; in high season it is best to arrive early. All our properties have private parking.
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