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Imperia, a town on the Riviera of Flowers, is the capital of the western Ligurian province.
A predominantly industrial past, a renewed touristic vocation, Imperia offers its visitors breathtaking views and a wide variety of attractions for every type of need.
The city offer authentic experiences between the blue of the sea (BLUE FLAG in the last 3 years), the seabeds, the Cetacean Sanctuary, the sailing boats, the fishing tradition and the green of the hinterland, gently hilly, suspended between small villages, vineyards and terraced olive trees.
Olive oil has always been a symbol of Imperia excellence in the world.
The coast is characterized by a lively succession of sandy and pebble beaches. The colorful seaside villages, animated by the life of the marinas, offer typical views of Liguria.
The city enjoys a mild and sunny climate thanks to which it has earned the title of city of Italy with the best climate.
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Imperia boasts two naturalistic sites of community importance. The seabed offers splendid Posidonia oceanica meadows, submerged caves, coral environments, treasures of flora and fauna biodiversity of undisputed importance.
The stretch of sea it overlooks is one of the richest areas of life in the Mediterranean, rightly included in the Cetacean Sanctuary. In summer, hundreds of mammals, especially dolphins, zifi and sperm whales, meet a few meters from the Imperia coast to offer extraordinary beauty shows.
In Imperia you can live extraordinary moments between the sea and the sky, where every day the sun is a show that repeats itself.
Open air, sea, sports, food and wine.
Imperia is the art of fine italian living.
Imperia, a town with two centers
Imperia owes its name to the "Impero" torrent that separates Oneglia from Porto Maurizio once rivals cities.
Porto Maurizio, perched on the promontory of Parasio, was a major economic and commercial center already in the Middle Ages, and is now the touristic reference.
Oneglia, extending over the plain at the mouth of the Impero was founded after year 1000 AD, is becoming in the present days the commercial section of the town.
The tourist visiting Imperia is often surprised because in this town everything is double: there are two historic centers, two markets, two ports.
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We are pleased to announce that the Imperia City Card - Weekly Experience is active, dedicated to tourists, but not only, and designed to live unique experiences by moving comfortably around the city and discovering the charm of city museums!
Click on this link and discover the advantages of Imperia City Card
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The card is digital, which can be purchased at this link https://imperiacard.imperiaexperience.it/register.html
and designed to experience Imperia by taking advantage of numerous services and advantages!
It is also foreseen the publication of an expression of interest for private activities wishing to reserve special discounts for Imperia City Card holders, these discounts will be gradually implemented among the services included with the purchase of the card.
Imperia City Card - Weekly Experience
The Imperia City Card includes:
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Entrance to the museums is free during opening hours; access to the Planetarium is by reservation to be made at the ticket office of the Naval Museum.
Unlimited travel on board buses dedicated to city public transport
The service is provided by Riviera Trasporti S.p.A. and is valid only within the boundaries of the city of Imperia
Entrance to the A. Lagorio athletics field
Access to the camp is free, just go to the facility during the opening hours and according to the rules defined by the Camp Regulations.
Unlimited travel on the little train to the beaches
Borgo Marina Circuit - Oneglia center
Also, hereafter a very detailed Google Map, showing everything about the town.
3 km of course totally overlooking the sea and immersed in a splendid vegetation, full of parking areas and perfect panoramic points to admire the suggestive coast.
The cycle path of Imperia, a latest generation cycle and pedestrian track, in this first trunk connects San Lorenzo al Mare to Imperia-Borgo Prino, suggestive and completely overlooking the sea, allows you to observe its various shades, from dawn to sunset.
The cycle path, immersed in the typical vegetation of the Ligurian coast, is a perfect path for lovers of bicycle and walks in the open area, because it is simple to travel, as there are no differences in height.
The track is full of unique panoramic points, in which to stop and take a moment of pause. Along the way there are parking areas, which can be used to listen to music sitting on a bench observing the horizon, reading a sea view book, making a picnic or a short defective stop.
For lovers of walks at sunset or at night, Imperia's cycle path gives unforgettable moments thanks to suggestive lighting that together with an advanced video surveillance system allows you to enjoy the track even at night.
At the start of Borgo Prino you can find bars and restaurants as well as bike rental services.
During the course you will cross the Prarola gallery made suggestive by the spread of music and play of light. The name of the gallery derives from the antibarbaresca tower of Prarola, a more suggestive point of the track; the tower, an example of an ancient defensive system of the 1500s, and among the symbols of the city of Imperia and among the places most appreciated by locals and tourists.
In the coming months the cycle path will be completed, allowing the complete crossing of the town from the West to East.
Porto Maurizio:
Oneglia:
In Imperia there are two public markets:
Supermercati Doro
Address: Piazza Goffredo Mameli, 12
Telephone: 0183 660017
Carrefour Express
Address: Via XX Settembre, 13
Telephone: 0183 62951
Conad Superstore
Address: Via Giuseppe Airenti, 5
Telephone: 0183 660014
Coop
Address: Via XXV Aprile
Telephone: 0183 274890
Bennet
Address: Via Nazionale (Pontedassio)
Telephone: 0183 779030
Caffè Pepito
Address: Via Felice Cascione, 31
Telephone: 0183 61865
Avalon Pub
Address: Via Felice Cascione, 14
Telephone: 392 399 0077
Gelateria Acquolina
Address: Via Scarincio, 84
Telephone: 333 737 1553
A_Grillo Restaurant & Wine
Address: Via Vecchie Carceri 19
Telephone: 0183 880895
Osteria Dell'Olio Grosso
Address: Via Parrasio, 36
Telephone: 0183 60815
Antica Taverna
Address: Via G. Carducci 63
Telephone: 0183 62130
Bistrot del Duomo
Address: Via Strafforello, 6
Telephone: 348 231 2497
Enoteca di Porta Martina
Address: Via Strafforello, 36
Telephone: 373 735 0921
Ristorante L'Armuen
Address: Via San Leonardo, 14
Telephone: 0183 61091
Ambaradan
Address: Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 16
Telephone: 0183 666406
Ristorante I Sognatori
Address: Largo Varese, 16
Telephone: 0183 63179
Lanterna Blu
Address: Via Scarincio 32
Telephone: 0183 63859
La Foce - Non solo vino
Address: Via Bartolomeo Bossi, 44
Telephone: 0183 651523
Pizzeria la Rustica
Address: Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 37
Telephone: 0183 651269
Oasi La Pizza
Address: Piazza Sant'Antonio, 15
Telephone: 0183 666892
Bagni Buraxen
Address: Via Giovanni Boine, 2
Telephone: 0183 61722
Il Moletto Beach Bar
Address: Via Banchina Medaglie d’Oro
Telephone: 345 0489252
Spiaggia d'Oro
Address: Banchina Medaglie d'Oro 18
Telephone: 0183 61756
Bagni Oneglio
Address: Via Scarincio, 31
Telephone: 0183 666273
Foce Beach
Address: Borgo Foce
Telephone: 333 4101773
Sorriso d'Italia
Indirizzo: Banchina Medaglie D'Oro, 6
Telefono: not available
Spiaggia Borgo Prino
Indirizzo: Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo
Telefono: 342 502 2207
Spiaggia Libera Borgo Prino - Via Lamboglia
Indirizzo: Via Lamboglia
Telefono: not available
Spiaggia libera tra Buraxen e Conca d'oro
Indirizzo: Via Giovanni Boine
Telefono: non disponibile
Museo Navale del Ponente Ligure
Address: via Scarincio 2-4
Telephone: 0183 651541
Museo Arte Contemporanea Imperia (MACI)
Address: viale G. Matteotti 151
Telephone: 0183 297927
Museo dell'olivo
Address: Via Garessio, 13
Telephone: 0183 295762
Museo del Clown (Villa Grock)
Address: via Fanny Roncati Carli
Telephone: 0183 704211