Villas in Ventimiglia
Ventimiglia suits stays on the Italian Riviera with Menton about 14 minutes away by road, the Hanbury gardens and a big Friday market. Homes are small, mostly for two to four, and some have a private pool. Market day brings heavy traffic.
- Villas
- 30
- From, per week
- £355
About Ventimiglia
Ventimiglia is a border town of about 24,000 people, roughly 7 km from France. The Roia river meets the sea at a small harbour and divides the town in two. The medieval centre sits on a hill above the newer town, whose seafront hosts a weekly Friday street market that draws many visitors from France. The Roman theatre of Albintimilium, from the first half of the 2nd century, stands about 2 km east of the modern town, and the Balzi Rossi caves hold Palaeolithic remains. Our homes are scattered over a few kilometres around Ventimiglia, mostly for two to four, some with a pool or garden and some with air conditioning.
Is Ventimiglia right for you?
- Best for
- Short hops into France and garden visits on the western Riviera
- Not for you if
- You dislike market-day traffic or want a quiet resort, as Friday brings crowds along the seafront.
Near Ventimiglia
Menton
Just over the border: about 14 minutes by road or about 19 minutes by train.
Hanbury Gardens
At La Mortola on Capo Mortola, about 18 hectares of terraced botanical gardens around Villa Hanbury.
Balzi Rossi
Caves rich in Palaeolithic remains, including the skeletons of a Cro-Magnon family.
Albintimilium
Roman remains in the Nervia plain, including a theatre from the first half of the 2nd century.
Getting to Ventimiglia
Nice Airport is the practical choice, about 40 minutes by car (roughly 29 miles). Ventimiglia station joins the Genoa to France line, and trains to Menton run about every 15 minutes, so day trips over the border need no car. Homes spread around the town are easier with one.
When to go to Ventimiglia
Fridays are the day to plan around, because of the seafront market and its traffic. The Hanbury Gardens are open all year, but opening hours shorten in winter and the gardens close on Mondays from 1 November to the end of February. Check their current hours before you go.
Villas in Ventimiglia
2-star property
3-star property
Botti
Ventimiglia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£61
per night
4-star property
Il Funghetto
Ventimiglia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
2-star property
Vista sul Orizzonte
Ventimiglia, Liguria Riviera Ponente, Italy
6
2
0
ParkingWashing MachineFridge+5 more
from£83
per night
Ventimiglia villa holidays: questions answered
Is the Ventimiglia Friday market worth visiting?
Yes if you like street markets. It runs weekly along the new town's seafront and draws many visitors from France, though it also causes heavy traffic, so allow extra time on Fridays.
How far is Ventimiglia from France?
About 7 km from the border. Menton is roughly 14 minutes away by road and about 19 minutes by train, with services every 15 minutes.
Can you visit the Hanbury Gardens from Ventimiglia?
Yes. They lie at La Mortola, within Ventimiglia's municipality, and are open all year with seasonal hours, closed on Mondays from 1 November to the end of February.
Which airport for Ventimiglia?
Nice, about 40 minutes by car, roughly 29 miles. Trains from the Riviera also reach Ventimiglia station.
What Roman remains are near Ventimiglia?
The ancient city of Albintimilium lies about 2 km east of the modern town in the Nervia plain, and its remains include a Roman theatre from the first half of the 2nd century.
Nearby towns to Ventimiglia
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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