Riva Ligure, situated on the coast of the Riviera di Ponente, is about 14 kms from the chief town. It has a mediteranean climate ,similar to that of Santo Stefano al Mare and Sanremo: in fact Riva Ligure is not affected by the cold breeze coming from the Argentina valley which hit Taggia and the nearby seaside resort of Arma.
The lenghtening of the coastal road open to vehicles between 1839 and 1840 brought about the findings of some archeoligical elements in the ancient area of Costa Balenae di Capo Don. Other excavations were done in 1923, 1937 and 1943 and it was precisely in this year that the discovery of an ancient mosaic flooring was made, it was however later demolished because of the constuction of defence barriers along the coast; more recent excavations were done in 1982 and 1987.
The fortress: a stronghold against the dangers of barbarous pirates. Riva Ligure together with Santo Stefano al Mare, then known as “Piano della Foce” was the area most hit by pirate assaults during the second half of the XVI century. Five raids, one after the other, brought to the phenonemen of people abandoning their homes in the centre of the coast but later it became necessary to build towers and strongholds in order to return to their lives and to fishing which was part of their livlihood.
The church of San Maurizio the martyr is a religious building, located in the historic centre. Its construction was decided in order to impose a solution to the inadequacy of the previous building, today it is the shrine of the Madonna di Buon Consiglio.
For bike and trekking enthusiasts here is a number of itineraries:
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Feast of patron saint San Maurizio, il 22 September
Sanremo,Imperia 6.7KM away
The hotel "Villa Sylva" is located in San Remo, “Via Privata Garbarino”, a f....
Sanremo,Imperia 7.9KM away
The “Residence dei Due Porti” is an accommodation in San Remo, Italy, with h....
Sanremo,Imperia 8.3KM away
Just 101 m from the beach and few steps from Sanremo’s famous Casino, this hot....
Dolcedo Frazione Lecchiore,Imperia 9.1KM away
An old stone house finely renovated in typical Ligurian style, amidst olive grov....
Imperia,Imperia 9.7KM away
We are glad and proud to offer visitors a warm welcome to our historic farm, an ....
Diano Arentino,Imperia 9.7KM away
Opespace a Diano Arentino
Imperia,Imperia 9.9KM away
Our houses, each one different from the other for age, measure, style, bigness, ....
Imperia,Imperia 12.2KM away
Welcome to Villa Marina: an ancient villa built in 1870, surrounded by a beautif....
Imperia,Imperia 12.2KM away
Hotel Robinia is located in a central and quiet position with a magnificent view....
Imperia,Imperia 12.2KM away
The Hotel was built in 1964 by our family which still deals with the management.....
Imperia,Imperia 12.6KM away
Patrician house of the late '800 completely renovated, surrounded by its own pri....
Imperia,Imperia 14.4KM away
Located not far from the ancient town and 10 min. walking from beaches, our hote....
Imperia,Imperia 14.4KM away
Il Residence Edy e situato a circa 700 mt dal mare in posizione panoramica e tranquilla
Imperia,Imperia 14.4KM away
Complesso di appartamenti situato sulla collina di Porto Maurizio immerso nel ve....
Chiusanico,Imperia 14.4KM away
Azienda agrituristica con appartamenti con giardino, per vacanze
Imperia,Imperia 14.8KM away
On the sea promenade near the harbour, just a few steps from the center, Hotel K....
Lucinasco,Imperia 15.8KM away
Antico edificio di famiglia ristrutturato. Composto da 2 camere con entrata autonoma, bagno privato, climatizzatore, colazione in camera con prodotti tipici del luogo.
Serreta - DIANO MARINA,Imperia 16.7KM away
The Hotel Restaurant Liliana, in Diano Serreta, has a scenic view on the sea and....
Diano Marina,Imperia 17.1KM away
La villa è indipendente con giardino e terrazzo, ma è anche in posizione unica....
Diano Marina,Imperia 17.2KM away
Casa Delfino, situata a Diano Marina , a 50 metri dal mare e a pochi passi dal c....
Diano Marina,Imperia 17.4KM away
Hotel Metropol is situated on a hill with splendid views of the sea and the Gulf....
Diano Marina,Imperia 17.5KM away
Appartamento Liguria 3 – su 3 livelli - per max 6 persone. Piano terra: - C....
Diano Marina,Imperia 17.5KM away
Appartamento Liguria 2 - tipica casa ligure su 2 piani, per max 5 persone - ci....
Diano Marina,Imperia 17.5KM away
L' Hotel Iva situato nella zona residenziale di Diano Marina, offre con la sua c....
Diano Marina,Imperia 17.5KM away
Hotel 3 stelle condotto dalla Famiglia Bracco da generazioni, sorge nella zona r....
