Villas in Imperia
Imperia suits visitors wanting a working Ligurian city with olive groves behind it, and Nice airport just over an hour away. Oneglia, the eastern half, is the industrial and port district.
- Villas
- 83
- From, per week
- £218
About Imperia
Imperia is two towns joined in 1923: Porto Maurizio on a peninsula to the west and Oneglia on an alluvial plain to the east, split by the Impero river. Porto Maurizio is the tourist half, threaded with narrow lanes called carrugi. The city's Cathedral of San Maurizio is the largest church in Liguria. Oneglia has the working port and Piazza Dante at its centre, and it is the industrial side of town. The city also has the Museo dell'Olivo, a museum of the olive. With over 40,000 residents it keeps going all year, unlike a seasonal resort. The homes sit within a few kilometres of each other, and fewer than half have a pool. Terraced olive hills rise behind the coast, and the largely untouched hinterland suits hiking and biking.
Is Imperia right for you?
- Best for
- A year-round Ligurian town base with olive hills behind it
- Not for you if
- You want a single beach resort with a resort feel, because Imperia is a working city with an industrial port.
Near Imperia
Dolcedo
Olive-growing village about 7 km northwest of Imperia in the valley of the Prino stream.
Castelvecchio di Santa Maria Maggiore
Village immediately north of Oneglia, just inland from the coast.
Sanremo
Town on the bus route from Nice airport to Imperia, where you change to local bus line 12 for Oneglia.
Nice
Across the border in France, about 88 km by road from Imperia, or around an hour and ten minutes from its airport.
Getting to Imperia
Nice airport is the nearest practical option, about an hour and ten minutes by road, or around two hours by train via Ventimiglia. Imperia has a station on the Genoa to Ventimiglia line and two A10 junctions, so a car is useful but not essential.
When to go to Imperia
Imperia is a popular summer destination, and its tourism centres on Porto Maurizio. It also has year-round work in olive oil, pasta, flowers and the port, so it does not close down in the way pure resort towns can. Check restaurant and beach-facility hours if you travel outside summer, as opening dates vary.
Villas in Imperia
3-star property
Casa al mare con bella vista
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
2
1
0
MicrowaveParkingTerrace+3 more
from£50
per night
3-star property
Calderina
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
5
2
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+4 more
2-star property
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Imperia
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
BBQGardenTerrace+7 more
from£86
per night
2-star property
Casa Pina (IMP233)
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
5
2
0
ParkingWashing MachineFridge+1 more
from£31
per night
1-star property
Villetta Paola (IMP232)
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
BBQParkingTerrace+2 more
4-star property
Villa Monterosso (IMP420)
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
8
4
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+11 more
3-star property
Casa dei Nonni (IMP425)
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+8 more
3-star property
Il Terebinto (IMP427)
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherParking+8 more
3-star property
Casa Matis (IMP151)
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
ParkingWashing MachineFridge+1 more
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
2-star property
La Quiete e il Mare
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConParkingWashing Machine+6 more
Kloster Parasio
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
2
1
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
2-star property
Milena
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConParkingWashing Machine+3 more
from£59
per night
3-star property
Arancia
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
MicrowaveParkingTerrace+6 more
from£68
per night
4-star property
Villa Pinarello
Imperia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConDishwasherParking+6 more
from£112
per nightImperia villa holidays: questions answered
Which airport is best for Imperia?
Nice, about an hour and ten minutes by road. A train via Ventimiglia takes roughly two hours, and the bus via Sanremo about two and a half hours.
What is the difference between Porto Maurizio and Oneglia in Imperia?
Porto Maurizio is the western, tourist half on a peninsula, with narrow lanes. Oneglia is the eastern half on flat ground, with the working port and Piazza Dante. The two joined in 1923 as Imperia.
Is Imperia worth visiting for olive oil?
Yes. Olives and flowers are grown here, and olive oil and pasta are part of the local food industry. Imperia has the Museo dell'Olivo, devoted to olive growing, and the village of Dolcedo has grown olives since the 12th century.
Can I reach Imperia by train?
Yes. Imperia station is on the Genoa to Ventimiglia line, and the double-track route opened on 11 December 2016. The A10 motorway also has two junctions serving the city.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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