Villas in Badalucco
Badalucco suits couples who want a painted medieval village in the Valle Argentina, with olive mills and mountain walks. It is inland, about 15 km west of Imperia, so the sea means a drive. Homes are small, and some sit well away from the village along the valley.
- Villas
- 7
- From, per week
- £221
About Badalucco
Badalucco is a medieval village in the Valle Argentina, the valley that runs about 40 km from Monte Saccarello down to Taggia, where the river meets the sea at Arma di Taggia. Artists have been painting its walls since 1993, and the old town hall now holds a museum-workshop with exhibitions and courses in drawing, photography and ceramics. The Church of San Niccolò stands at the top of the village. Extra virgin olive oil is the big local product: the Panizzi mill-museum still runs its millstones, and Olio Roi opens its oil museum to visitors. Our homes are spread around Badalucco and up and down the valley rather than in one cluster, and most sleep about four.
Is Badalucco right for you?
- Best for
- Couples wanting olive-mill visits and hill walks
- Not for you if
- You want a beach you can walk to or a lively evening scene.
Near Badalucco
Triora
Another Valle Argentina village, with its collegiate church, a castle and a statue recalling the Triora witch trial.
Taggia
The town where the valley ends, with the Convent of San Domenico and a castle; its frazione Arma di Taggia sits at the river mouth.
Tana di Bertrand
A small cave almost a thousand metres up on the slopes of Monte Faudo; bone tools and flint arrowheads found there are in the Sanremo museum.
Getting to Badalucco
Fly to Nice. The drive from Nice to Badalucco is about 45 miles and takes around an hour. By rail from Nice airport you change at Ventimiglia for Taggia Arma, and the trip takes around two hours. With homes spread along the valley, plan on a car.
Villas in Badalucco
"SweetHome Relax"
Badalucco, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConWashing MachineInternet+5 more
from£122
per night
5-star property
Isolabella
Badalucco, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
5
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£100
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Badalucco
Badalucco, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
2
1
0
ParkingGardenWashing Machine+6 more
5-star property
La Perla nel Borgo
Badalucco, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
3
0
DishwasherInternetFridge+6 more
1-Bedroom Home, Badalucco
Badalucco, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
ParkingFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£72
per night
3-star property
La Terrazza Soleggiata di Maria
Badalucco, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
3
1
0
BBQParkingTerrace+1 more
2-Bedroom Home, Badalucco
Badalucco, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
3
2
0
Air ConParkingTerrace+4 more
from£32
per nightBadalucco villa holidays: questions answered
What is Badalucco known for?
Painted walls, mainly. Artists have decorated the village since 1993, and there is a museum-workshop in the former town hall. It also produces extra virgin olive oil and a local stockfish dish, stoccafissu au Baücogna.
Are there good walks from Badalucco?
Yes. A mule track climbs Monte Carmo to the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Neve, which has a fine panoramic position. Higher still, the Tana di Bertrand cave sits almost a thousand metres up on Monte Faudo.
Is Badalucco on the coast?
No. It sits inland in the Valle Argentina, about 15 km west of Imperia. The Argentina river reaches the sea at Arma di Taggia, the nearest stretch of coast.
When is the stockfish festival in Badalucco?
September. Each year the village holds a festival for its stockfish and its Slow Food beans; check the exact dates locally before you book.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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