Riva Ligure, situated on the coast of the Riviera di Ponente, is about 14 kms from the chief town. It has a mediteranean climate ,similar to that of Santo Stefano al Mare and Sanremo: in fact Riva Ligure is not affected by the cold breeze coming from the Argentina valley which hit Taggia and the nearby seaside resort of Arma.
The lenghtening of the coastal road open to vehicles between 1839 and 1840 brought about the findings of some archeoligical elements in the ancient area of Costa Balenae di Capo Don. Other excavations were done in 1923, 1937 and 1943 and it was precisely in this year that the discovery of an ancient mosaic flooring was made, it was however later demolished because of the constuction of defence barriers along the coast; more recent excavations were done in 1982 and 1987.
The fortress: a stronghold against the dangers of barbarous pirates. Riva Ligure together with Santo Stefano al Mare, then known as “Piano della Foce” was the area most hit by pirate assaults during the second half of the XVI century. Five raids, one after the other, brought to the phenonemen of people abandoning their homes in the centre of the coast but later it became necessary to build towers and strongholds in order to return to their lives and to fishing which was part of their livlihood.
The church of San Maurizio the martyr is a religious building, located in the historic centre. Its construction was decided in order to impose a solution to the inadequacy of the previous building, today it is the shrine of the Madonna di Buon Consiglio.
For bike and trekking enthusiasts here is a number of itineraries:
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Feast of patron saint San Maurizio, il 22 September
Diano Arentino,Imperia 18.9KM away from Riva Ligure
A wonderful olive grove of 2 hectares, a delightful stone building restructured ....
Diano Marina,Imperia 19.2KM away from Riva Ligure
COMPOSIZIONE Trilocale con living, due camere da letto,bagno, balcone, posto au....
Diano Marina,Imperia 19.2KM away from Riva Ligure
'ex-Residence Hotel Internazionale, turned into apartments for rental weekly, mo....
Diano Marina,Imperia 19.3KM away from Riva Ligure
Designed and managed directly by the owners, located right on the sea, in the ce....
Diano Marina,Imperia 19.5KM away from Riva Ligure
Welcome to Hotel Caravelle in Diano Marina, between Alassio and Sanremo, in the ....
Diano Marina,Imperia 19.5KM away from Riva Ligure
Benvenuti in questo grazioso bilocale di circa 50 mq, perfetto per chi sogna una....
Diano Marina,Imperia 19.5KM away from Riva Ligure
The Hotel Virginia is located in a quiet area just 50 meters from the beach and ....
San Bartolomeo al Mare,Imperia 19.7KM away from Riva Ligure
Hotel Europa is in a quiet position, far to the main trafficated street and to the railway. It is 30 meters far to the beach and it is ideal for a relaxing holiday.
San Bartolomeo al Mare,Imperia 19.7KM away from Riva Ligure
A HOTEL IN THE DIANESE GULF Recently restructured and only 70 metres from the....
San Bartolomeo al Mare,Imperia 19.8KM away from Riva Ligure
Villa San Giuseppe was born in early 900 as an elegant town house set in a majes....
San Bartolomeo al Mare,Imperia 20.1KM away from Riva Ligure
The apartments of Residence Greco in San Bartolomeo al Mare are modern and comfo....
Andora,Savona 25.5KM away from Riva Ligure
L’albergo è situato in posizione centrale, sulla splendida passeggiata a mare....
Laigueglia,Savona 27.2KM away from Riva Ligure
Hotel Aquilia *** sul mare di Laigueglia dispone di camere rinnovate tutte con s....
Laigueglia,Savona 27.3KM away from Riva Ligure
Near to the seaside, central position, within a few steps from historical centre....
Alassio,Savona 29.5KM away from Riva Ligure
L’Hotel Curtis Centrale di Alassio è situato in una posizione tranquilla, a 5....
Ceriale,Savona 38.8KM away from Riva Ligure
Il Villaggio Turistico Il Paese di Ciribì offre alloggiamenti in bungalows in l....
Loano,Savona 45.0KM away from Riva Ligure
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Pietra Ligure,Savona 46.0KM away from Riva Ligure
The Residence “Le Vele” is a new building designed with the most modern cons....
Pietra Ligure,Savona 46.7KM away from Riva Ligure
Residence Orchidea is a 750 metre walk from the beach and close to the shops, it....
Pietra Ligure,Savona 48.2KM away from Riva Ligure
The Holidays Residence, run by the Parodi family immersed in the peaceful and green, is composed of one or two rooms apartments, complete with kitchen, bathroom, balcony with chairs and tables. TV Sat.
Pietra Ligure,Savona 48.5KM away from Riva Ligure
A few steps from the sea , in a quiet area in front of a lovely park , we welcom....
Pietra Ligure,Savona 48.8KM away from Riva Ligure
The Residence Villa Alda in Pietra Ligure is the happy island for those seeking ....
Borgio Verezzi,Savona 49.3KM away from Riva Ligure
Appartamenti monolocali e bilocali a 30 mt dal mare
Borgio Verezzi,Savona 49.5KM away from Riva Ligure
It's situated in a privileged location: central, with all shops in the immediate....
