Above the city centre of Imperia (Oneglia), with its shopping, cafés, bars, restaurants and many beaches, the quiet location of Casa Abbo can be found. The apartment is located on the third floor, and is modern and pleasantly furnished. At your disposal are a well-equipped kitchen with table and balcony, a bathroom and a bedroom, with an exquisite view over the bay of Imperia and the sea. On one side, it is easy to reach the heart of Imperia, the city centre, and all its beaches, but on the other hand it is also an ideal starting point for tours of the ligurian backcountry, with its sweeping olive groves and foothills of the Alps.
Imperia is the fourth largest town in Liguria. It became a municipality in 1923 as a consequence of the union of Oneglia and Porto Maurizio, two towns on the Western Riviera divided by the mouth of the River Impero.
The two nuclei remain distinct despite the administrative merger and extensive property development.
Porto Maurizio was an ally of Genoa from the thirteenth century onwards, while Oneglia, the natural sea outlet of the Impero Valley, was allied with the House of Savoy from 1576. Oneglia's origins as a town date back to mediaeval times. Worth visiting are Palazzo Doria (now completely transformed), which was the birthplace of Andrea Doria, and the church of San Giovanni Battista. Porto Maurizio, which stands on a promontory, began to develop after 1000 AD: the oldest district is called Parasio. The cathedral and the historic buildings are well worth visiting.
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The direct sale of olive oil and wine (Pigato and Vermentino), good restaurants in the area, events throughout the year.
A plethora of
restaurants, pizzerias, osterias, farmer stalls and markets etc.
Aficionados say that because of the quality of olives and diligent processes involved,
Imperia
and the surrounding area is said to have the best olive oil in the world.
Our representative on site will let you know where the best beaches are when you arrive.
Horseback riding
, among others with
Mulino Martino
with special courses for children, beginner course and tours through the Ligurian mountainside on horseback.