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Diano Castello
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The village on a hill once known as "Castrum Diani" has a thousand-year history. Founded by the coastal inhabitants fleeing from Saracen invaders, Diano Castello became the heart of the feudal estate of the Clavesana family and also remained the most important centre in the territory under Genoese dominion. Matteo Vinzoni's eighteenth-century description illustrates a town surrounded by a wall with four gates, the remains of which can still be seen.
When you stand outside the parish church of San Nicolò di Bari you have a view over the surrounding hills and the sea. The church dates from the Baroque period and was built according to a plan by Giambattista Marvaldi in 1699: it has a tiled altar and preserves a crucifix by Maragliano and an eighteenth-century wooden choir.
The Romanesque church of San Giovanni Battista has a very unusual truss-beam covering with elegant decorations; nearby stands the late-mediaeval oratory of Santa Croce and San Bernardino, which was restored during the Baroque period. Other religious buildings well worth visiting are the Romanesque church of the Assunta with fifteenth-century fresco work and the austere Franciscan monastery (sixteenth century). At the foot of the hill, in the village of Varcavello (from the Celtic word "havelod", meaning "to consecrate") you can admire the fountain and the altar piece by Ramoino in the oratory of San Mauro.
Leisure time is spent between sport (elastic ball, bowling, go-karting) and festivals. The San Martino Fair, where you can find antiques and local products, is followed by a bonfire festival which celebrates the end of the cold days. During the festival of the local patron saint, San Nicolò, there are handicraft exhibitions and theatrical entertainments, while if you wish to taste the food and wine specialities of the Western Riviera there is a special annual gathering that awards a prize to the best Vermentino wine. Like Taggia olive oil, Vermentino wine is produced locally on the terracings that slope down towards the sea, where there is an abundance of centuries-old olive trees, vineyards and palm trees.
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Rentals
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Casa Diano Castello, Diano Castello, up to 4 persons,
about 5 mins from sea*, balcony, parking lot, 2 bedroom(s), sea view, on a slope, small garden, terrace, Sat/TV,
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NEW! Casa Monterosso, Diano Castello, up to 5 persons,
about 5 mins from sea*, balcony, garden, parking lot, air conditioning, washing machine, sea view, panoramic view, terrace, Barbecue, Sat/TV, DVD,
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Villa Forcheri, Diano Castello, up to 4 persons,
about 5 mins from sea*, balcony, air conditioning, washing machine, dishwasher, fire place, sea view, Sat/TV,
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Casetta Varcavello, Diano Castello (Varcavello), up to 3 persons,
about 5 mins from sea*, 1 bedroom(s), washing machine, sea view, on a slope, panoramic view, terrace, Sat/TV,
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Restaurants
 | Girasole, Pizza, Meat, wood-fired oven pizza, children welcome, terrace, dogs allowed, airconditioning, baby's high chair, parking space, German, English, |  | L'Osteria di Castello, Fish, Pizza, Meat, Pasta, vegetarian dishes, wine list, wood-fired oven pizza, children welcome, terrace, dogs allowed, |  | Sottovento, Fish, Meat, Pasta, Homemade Pasta, vegetarian dishes, wine list, game, dish for children/seniors, children welcome, handicapped accessible, terrace, dogs allowed, airconditioning, parking space, |
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Restaurants close to
|  | Agriturismo Il Caruggi, Fish, Pizza, Meat, Homemade Pasta, vegetarian dishes, game, dish for children/seniors, children welcome, handicapped accessible, terrace, dogs allowed, fixed menu, parking space, |
|  | Candidollo, Meat, Pasta, Homemade Pasta, vegetarian dishes, game, dish for children/seniors, children welcome, terrace, dogs allowed, baby's high chair, fixed menu, parking space, German, |
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Olive Mills close to
|  | Cascina Rio Rocca, |
|  | Frantoio Sciandino, |
|  | L'Antico Frantoio Saguato, |
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Language Schools close to
|  | Poliedro, Standard, Intensive, Individual, Business language, Other, 2 weeks, Other, |
|  | Riviera Lingua, Standard, Individual, Other, 1 Week, 2 weeks, |
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Amusement Parks close to
|  | Bowling Center, |
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Night Clubs close to
|  | A'FRIK, |
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Beaches close to
|  | Bagni Elena, handicapped accessible, WC/restrooms, Showers, Changing rooms, Parking options, Sunbeds/umbrellas, beach with usage fee, sand, |
|  | Bagni Teresa, handicapped accessible, restaurant present, Beach volleyball, Water gymastics, Snack bar, WC/restrooms, Showers, Changing rooms, Parking options, Sunbeds/umbrellas, beach with usage fee, sand, |
|  | Fit and Joy (Fitnessstrand), renting of sport equipment, Paddle boat rental, Water gymastics, Public beach, sand, |
|  | Bagni Kursaal, handicapped accessible, restaurant present, Beach volleyball, Paddle boat rental, Water gymastics, Snack bar, WC/restrooms, Showers, Changing rooms, Parking options, Sunbeds/umbrellas, beach with usage fee, sand, |
|  | Caesar´s Beach, handicapped accessible, restaurant present, Paddle boat rental, Snack bar, WC/restrooms, Showers, Changing rooms, Parking options, Sunbeds/umbrellas, beach with usage fee, Snorkelling, sand, |
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Internet Cafés close to
| | Internet Point, |
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Sailing close to
|  | Club del Mare, sailing school, |
|  | Riviera Vento, sailing school, |
| | Yacht Club degli Aregai, sailing school, |
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surfing schools close to
|  | Club del mare, |
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grocery store/supermarket
 | Diano Castello, grocery store, fresh bread, |  | Il Mercato, supermarket, |  | Superbasko, supermarket, |
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grocery store/supermarket close to
|  | Lidl, supermarket, |
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swimming bath close to
|  | Piscina Villa Costa, |
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playground close to
|  | Diano Marina, slice, climbing, swing, , fenced, |
|  | Evigno, slice, climbing, , |
|  | Hafen Diano Marina, slice, climbing, swing, , fenced, |
|  | Kinderwelt, slice, climbing, fenced, |
|  | Moltedo, slice, swing, , |
|  | Mondo Bimbo, fenced, |
|  | San Bartolomeo al Mare, slice, sand box, climbing, swing, , fenced, |
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Bowling
| Il Bowling di Diano, |
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churches
 | San Nicola da Bari, |  | Santa Maria Assunta, |
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