A short video to introduce you the "Riviera dei Fiori", land located between sea and mountains, offering you: culture, traditions, beauties, specialities and fun...
Imperia is an italian municipality counting 41999 citizens, state capital of the namesake province in Liguria. It was born in 1923 from the unification of Oneglia and Porto Maurizio respectively on the left and right shore of the Impero torrent.
Imperia is only 7 kilometers far from Chiusavecchia, therefore, you can move from the serenity and calmness of the village, to spend your time...
...At the beach
...Appreciating the beauties of Parasio, the old town center
of Porto Maurizio
...Visiting Villa Grock and its park
...Learning more about history and uses of the olive oil at the Olive tree Museum
...Doing some physical activity
According to your preference, you can choose rocks in Oneglia or sand in Porto Maurizio
Parasio is the promontory you can admire above, in the photo on the right. Interesting from an architectural viewpoint, it's a historic symbol of Imperia giving you the chance to appreciate: churches, ancient buildings and the carruggi, traditional ligurian alleys. Parasio also offers wonderful views and unforgettable sunsets to its visitors.
Villa Bianca, well-known as Villa Grock, was Charles Adrien Wettach's residence. Charles Wettach, known to most as Clown Grock, was one of the most influential and famous clown during the first half of the 20th century. He decided to erect his own villa on a little hill in Imperia and thanks to his attention to details, he succeeded in transfering his own spirit and passions to this magnificent building.
Inaugurated in 1992, it is located in Imperia, in the historic headquarter of Fratelli Carli, one of the most known Ligurian firm in the industry of olive oil production.
Going along a path made up of 18 rooms, you will immerse yourselves into the history of the olive tree, plant which had been the principal resource for the local economy for centuries and which still distinguishes the landscape in the Riviera dei Fiori.
It takes just half an hour, from the holiday home Arch of Light, to get to the first stage (San lorenzo al Mare) of a unique, relaxing and fascinating cicle path along the Ligurian coast.
Built on the neglected railway, it is 24 km long and it lets you to reach 5 different cities (included Sanremo) walking or riding your own bike or a rental one.
Click here to see: stages, cafés and rental shops
The adventure park in Mendatica, 25 km far from the holiday home Arch of Light, offers you the opportunity to leave a thrilling and funny experience taking on different kinds of obstacles.
Totally surrounded by nature, it is made up of 6 itineraries diverging for level of difficulty, so as to be suitable both for children and adults.