Liguria, Italy · Europe
Imperia is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Diano Marina, 23km from Sanremo.
Imperia is in Liguria, Italy, with about 42,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Diano Marina, about 4 km away.
Imperia (pronounced [imˈpɛːrja] ; Ligurian: Inpêia [iŋˈpeːja] or Inpéria) is a coastal city and comune in the region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the Intemelia district of Liguria. Benito Mussolini created the city of Imperia on 21 October 1923 byRead more
combining Porto Maurizio and Oneglia, as well as the surrounding village communes of Piani, Caramagna Ligure, Castelvecchio di Santa Maria Maggiore, Borgo Sant'Agata, Costa d'Oneglia, Poggi, Torrazza, Moltedo and Montegrazie.
Imperia is well known for the cultivation of flowers and olives, and is a popular summer destination for visitors. The local Piscina Felice Cascione indoor pool has hosted numerous national and international aquatics events.
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Within an hour or so of Imperia: Bussana Vecchia (18 km), Sanremo (23 km), Finale Ligure (40 km), Col de Tende Road Tunnel (47 km).
The nearest famous roads are Sanremo, Col de Turini and Grande Corniche.
Imperia is in Liguria, Italy, about 4 km from Diano Marina.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Ligurian hill village wrecked by the 1887 earthquake and left empty for decades until international artists squatted the ruins in the 1960s. Today ateliers, gardens and a roofless baroque church share lanes still half-collapsed.
18 km · about 20 min drive
coastal drive
The 'City of Flowers' on the Riviera di Ponente, with belle-époque casino, palm promenade and a famous song festival.
23 km · about 25 min drive
beach
A sandy-bayed Riviera resort backed by limestone crags beloved of climbers and mountain bikers.
40 km · about 45 min drive
tunnel
Opened in 1882 under the Col de Tende on the France–Italy border, this 3.2 km bore is among the world's oldest long road tunnels; above it snakes a famous ladder of 48 old hairpins.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
The glamorous sovereign city-state on the Riviera, home to the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Grand Prix circuit.
52 km · about 60 min drive
racetrack
The most glamorous F1 street circuit through the streets of Monte Carlo
53 km · about 60 min drive
mountain pass
Famous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
53 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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