Villas in San Damiano d'Asti

About San Damiano d'Asti

San Damiano is a town of around eight thousand people south-west of Asti, about 40 km south-east of Turin, at 179 metres. The Astigiani built it in 1275 after destroying the old commune of Astixio, and people from the ruined villages moved up to this plateau near a river. Its landmark is the large Baroque basilica of the patron saints, Cosmas and Damian. Barbera is grown here, for Barbera d'Asti and Barbera del Monferrato, and the town holds its Festa dell'Uva each September. The homes are a short way out of town; every one has a pool and garden, nearly all have a fireplace, and many suit larger groups.

Is San Damiano d'Asti right for you?

Best for

Groups wanting pools and Barbera vineyards

Not for you if

You want a medieval hill village with views from the piazza, because San Damiano is a sizeable plateau town of around eight thousand people.

Near San Damiano d'Asti

• Govone

  A neighbouring village whose hilltop castle, a royal Savoy residence from 1792 to 1870, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Asti

  The provincial capital, a short drive north-east; its people founded San Damiano in 1275 after defeating the old commune of Astixio.

Getting to San Damiano d'Asti

Turin airport is around an hour away by car. Public transport works but is slow, with a train to Villanova d'Asti and bus 47 taking well over two hours. With homes outside the town, a car is necessary.

When to go to San Damiano d'Asti

September is the obvious month, with the Festa dell'Uva in town. In spring Govone stages Tulips at Court in March and April, and from mid-November until Christmas its castle hosts a Christmas market on weekends.

San Damiano d'Asti villa holidays: questions answered

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