Villas in Dolcedo
Dolcedo suits quiet stays among olive terraces in the Prino valley, about 7 km inland from Imperia on the Ligurian Riviera. There is no beach in the village, so sea days mean driving down to the coast.
- Villas
- 41
- From, per week
- £316
About Dolcedo
Dolcedo is a village of a little over 1,200 people at 75 metres in the lower valley of the Prino stream, known as the Conca d'Oro, the Gold Basin, for the quality of its olive oil. The homes are scattered through the village and its hamlets, such as Lecchiore and Costa Carnara, and a minority have a pool. Walking is easy to find: paths follow the stream past the pointed arch of the Ponte Grande and the Baroque church of San Tommaso, and dry stone terraces climb the slopes above. There are restaurants in the valley and twelve pétanque pitches. The village centre is small and there is no big resort.
Is Dolcedo right for you?
- Best for
- Quiet olive-country stays with walks from the door
- Not for you if
- You want to walk to a beach or a row of shops, because Dolcedo is an inland valley village.
Near Dolcedo
Imperia
The nearest city, about 7 km south-east of Dolcedo on the coast, with the railway line.
Prelà
Neighbouring Prino valley village known for its mills and a stone bridge with two arches.
Valloria
A hill village known for doors painted by artists from around the world, and its Museum of Forgotten Things.
Lecchiore ponds
Ponds surrounded by greenery that offer relief from the August heat.
Getting to Dolcedo
Nice airport is the practical option for UK visitors, about 1 hour 10 minutes by car (56 miles). By train it is around two hours, changing at Ventimiglia for Imperia. Dolcedo itself sits up the valley, so a hire car is the sensible choice for reaching the homes and the coast.
When to go to Dolcedo
Summer here is cool and tranquil, with restaurants open in the valley and the ponds at Lecchiore as relief from the August heat. Olive growing has been central to the village since the 12th century, and the fresh oil is called Primoruggiu, meaning first flow.
Villas in Dolcedo
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Maria Luisa (DOL286)
Dolcedo, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
GardenParkingTerrace+2 more
2-star property
2-star property
Asplanato (DOL166)
Dolcedo, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
BBQGardenMicrowave+7 more
from£53
per night
2-star property
2-star property
Asplanato (DOL163)
Dolcedo, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+7 more
from£63
per night
2-star property
Asplanato (DOL162)
Dolcedo, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
5
2
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+7 more
from£58
per night
2-star property
2-star property
Asplanato (DOL160)
Dolcedo, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
3
1
0
BBQGardenMicrowave+7 more
from£45
per night
3-star property
3-star property
2-star property
Casa Maria (DOL135)
Dolcedo, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
6
3
0
BBQParkingWashing Machine+3 more
3-star property
Settimo Cielo (DOL400)
Dolcedo, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
8
4
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£119
per night
2-star property
2-star property
3-star property
3-star property
Ca' du Mou (DOL102)
Dolcedo, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
5
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£60
per night
3-star property
Vincenzina & Giovanni (DOL117)
Dolcedo, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
10
5
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+8 more
2-star property
2-star property
2-star property
3-star property
Sul Cammino
Dolcedo, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
7
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+8 more
from£138
per night
3-star property
Villa Paradiso (DOL191)
Dolcedo, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
BBQDishwasherPool+7 more
from£71
per night
3-star property
Bellissimi (DOL280)
Dolcedo, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
7
4
0
Air ConDishwasherParking+9 more
Dolcedo villa holidays: questions answered
Is Dolcedo near the sea?
Not directly. Dolcedo is an inland village in the Prino valley, about 7 km north-west of Imperia, so beach days mean a short drive down to the coast. The dry stone terraces above the village look out over the sea.
What is Dolcedo known for?
Olive oil. The valley is called the Conca d'Oro, the Gold Basin, for the quality of its oil, and olive growing became a mainstay in the 12th century. The freshly pressed oil is sold as Primoruggiu, meaning first flow.
Is Dolcedo good for walking?
Yes. There are endless paths through woods and along dry stone walls, including walks by the stream that pass the Ponte Grande and the church of San Tommaso.
How do you get from Nice airport to Dolcedo?
By car it is about 1 hour 10 minutes. The train takes around two hours, changing at Ventimiglia for Imperia, and Dolcedo is still further up the valley, so most visitors drive.
Nearby towns to Dolcedo
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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