Make a holiday rental home or villa in Imperia or Porto Maurizio, Italy your home away from home

Imperia is a coastal city in the Liguria region of Italy, and the capital of the Imperia Province. The city is split by the River Impero into two historical districts – Porto Maurizio lying to the west, and Oneglia to the east. Porto Maurizio is the busier of the two when it comes to tourism, and houses a number of attractions within its ancient streets. Popular holiday rental accommodation includes villas with sea views and charming country houses.

Things to do in Imperia / Porto Maurizio

The centre of Porto Maurizio is a mass of winding, narrow lanes, known as ‘carrugi’, which make for some great exploring. Sights of interest are dotted around the town, including the Cathedral of San Maurizio – the largest church in Liguria. Also consider paying a visit to the small but interesting Naval Museum and the 18th century Covent of Santa Chiara.

The port area offers a long, relaxing walk, and will bring you to the ancient roman bridge which takes you over the river and into Oneglia. This is the business and industrial centre of the city, and offers more modern facilities and attractions. Several companies provide pleasure boat rides along the River Impero, allowing you to take in the contrasting environment as you go.

Porto Maurizo becomes a popular tourist destination during summer months, and the restaurants are a big draw. Fish is the local speciality, and you can also enjoy homemade pasta and locally produced wines. The surrounding area is a diverse mixture of beaches, mountains and countryside, with hiking, climbing, fishing, sailing and water sports just some of the activities that can be enjoyed.

Places to visit on holiday in Imperia / Porto Maurizio

Imperia is a city of two halves, and a visit to Oneglia is a necessity. Once you have done that you may wish to venture further out into the Imperia province, and enjoy the architecture and rural splendour of Dolcedo (9km inland), the nightlife and entertainment of San Remo (24km along the coast) or the surfing and beaches of Diano San Pietro (12km north-east), amongst others.

Weather in Imperia / Porto Maurizio

The mild Mediterranean climate of Imperia means that summer temperatures in Porto Maurizio peak at over 30C – ideal weather for any kind of outdoor activity. Winter temperatures remain pleasant at an average of 14C. Rainfall tends to be condensed between October and February, with summers largely dry.

Flights to Imperia / Porto Maurizio

As Imperia lies close to the French border, Nice is the closest airport to fly to, in order to get to your holiday rental accommodation in Porto Maurizio. The leading French coastal resort lies 79km along the coast from your destination, so will take around an hour to drive to, after you land at Nice Cote d’Azur Airport (NCE). Almost every major UK airline flies to this destination.