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Diano Castello
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 The village on a hill once known as "Castrum Diani" has a thousand-year history. Founded by the coastal inhabitants fleeing from Saracen invaders, Diano Castello became the heart of the feudal estate of the Clavesana family and also remained the most important centre in the territory under Genoese dominion. Matteo Vinzoni's eighteenth-century description illustrates a town surrounded by a wall with four gates, the remains of which can still be seen.
 When you stand outside the parish church of San Nicolò di Bari you have a view over the surrounding hills and the sea. The church dates from the Baroque period and was built according to a plan by Giambattista Marvaldi in 1699: it has a tiled altar and preserves a crucifix by Maragliano and an eighteenth-century wooden choir.
 The Romanesque church of San Giovanni Battista has a very unusual truss-beam covering with elegant decorations; nearby stands the late-mediaeval oratory of Santa Croce and San Bernardino, which was restored during the Baroque period. Other religious buildings well worth visiting are the Romanesque church of the Assunta with fifteenth-century fresco work and the austere Franciscan monastery (sixteenth century). At the foot of the hill, in the village of Varcavello (from the Celtic word "havelod", meaning "to consecrate") you can admire the fountain and the altar piece by Ramoino in the oratory of San Mauro.
 Leisure time is spent between sport (elastic ball, bowling, go-karting) and festivals. The San Martino Fair, where you can find antiques and local products, is followed by a bonfire festival which celebrates the end of the cold days. During the festival of the local patron saint, San Nicolò, there are handicraft exhibitions and theatrical entertainments, while if you wish to taste the food and wine specialities of the Western Riviera there is a special annual gathering that awards a prize to the best Vermentino wine. Like Taggia olive oil, Vermentino wine is produced locally on the terracings that slope down towards the sea, where there is an abundance of centuries-old olive trees, vineyards and palm trees.
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Rentals Catalogue Liguria
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Rentals
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Casa Diano Castello, Diano Castello, up to 4 persons,
about 5 mins from the sea*, balcony, parking lot, 2 bedroom(s), sea views, on a slope, small garden, terrace, barbecue allowed, Sat/TV,
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Casa Monterosso, Diano Castello, up to 5 persons,
about 5 mins from the sea*, balcony, garden, parking lot, air conditioning, washing machine, sea views, panoramic views, terrace, barbecue allowed, Sat/TV, DVD,
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Villa Forcheri, Diano Castello, up to 4 persons,
about 5 mins from the sea*, balcony, air conditioning, washing machine, dishwasher, fireplace, sea views, Sat/TV,
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NEW! Ca degli Dei, Diano Castello (Varcavello), up to 10 persons,
about 8 mins from the sea*, 1 swimming pool(s), garden, parking lot, 1 bedroom(s), air conditioning, washing machine, terrace, Sat/TV,
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NEW! Casetta San Mauro Due, Diano Castello, up to 4 persons,
about 5 mins from the sea*, 2 bedroom(s), washing machine, on a slope, terrace, barbecue allowed, TV,
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Casetta Varcavello, Diano Castello (Varcavello), up to 3 persons,
about 5 mins from the sea*, 1 bedroom(s), washing machine, sea views, on a slope, panoramic views, terrace, Sat/TV,
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Restaurants
 | Girasole, pizza, meat, pizza baked in a wood-fired oven, children welcome, terrace, dogs allowed, air conditioning, high chair, parking space, German, English, |  | L'Osteria di Castello, fish, pizza, meat, pasta, vegetarian dishes, wine list, pizza baked in a wood-fired oven, children welcome, terrace, dogs allowed, |  | Sottovento, fish, meat, pasta, home-made pasta, vegetarian dishes, wine list, game, dish for children/senior citizens, children welcome, handicapped accessible, terrace, dogs allowed, air conditioning, parking space, |
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Restaurants close to
|  | Agriturismo Il Caruggi, fish, pizza, meat, home-made pasta, vegetarian dishes, game, dish for children/senior citizens, children welcome, handicapped accessible, terrace, dogs allowed, fixed menu, parking space, |
|  | Candidollo, meat, pasta, home-made pasta, vegetarian dishes, game, dish for children/senior citizens, children welcome, terrace, dogs allowed, high chair, fixed menu, parking space, German, |
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Olive Mills close to
|  | Cascina Rio Rocca, |
|  | Frantoio Sciandino, |
|  | L'Antico Frantoio Saguato, |
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Ligurian Specialties
 | Azienda Agricola Novaro Nicola, |
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Language Schools close to
|  | Poliedro, Standard, Intensive, Individual, Business language, Other, 2 weeks, Other, |
|  | Riviera Lingua, Standard, Individual, Other, 1 week, 2 weeks, |
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Amusement Parks close to
|  | Bowling Center, |
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Beaches close to
|  | Bagni Elena***, handicapped accessible, WC/restrooms, showers, locker rooms, parking options, sunbeds/umbrellas, fee for use of beach, sand, |
|  | Bagni Teresa, handicapped accessible, restaurant, beach volleyball, water gymnastics, snack bar, WC/restrooms, showers, locker rooms, parking options, sunbeds/umbrellas, fee for use of beach, sand, |
|  | Fit and Joy (Fitnessstrand), sport equipment rental, paddle boat rental, water gymnastics, sand, |
|  | Bagni Kursaal***, handicapped accessible, restaurant, beach volleyball, paddle boat rental, water gymnastics, snack bar, WC/restrooms, showers, locker rooms, parking options, sunbeds/umbrellas, fee for use of beach, sand, |
|  | Caesar´s Beach, handicapped accessible, restaurant, paddle boat rental, snack bar, WC/restrooms, showers, locker rooms, parking options, sunbeds/umbrellas, fee for use of beach, Snorkelling, sand, |
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Internet Cafés close to
| | Internet Point, |
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Sailing close to
|  | Club del Mare, sailing school, |
|  | Riviera Vento, sailing school, |
| | Yacht Club degli Aregai, sailing school, |
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surfing schools close to
|  | Club del mare, |
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grocery store/supermarket
 | Diano Castello, grocery store, fresh bread, |  | Il Mercato, supermarket, |  | Superbasko, supermarket, |
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grocery store/supermarket close to
|  | Lidl, supermarket, |
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swimming pool close to
|  | Piscina Villa Costa, |
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playground close to
|  | Diano Marina, slide, jungle gym, swings, see-saw, fenced-in, |
|  | Evigno, slide, jungle gym, see-saw, |
|  | Hafen Diano Marina, slide, jungle gym, swings, see-saw, fenced-in, |
|  | Kinderwelt, slide, jungle gym, fenced-in, |
|  | Moltedo, slide, swings, see-saw, |
|  | Mondo Bimbo, fenced-in, |
|  | San Bartolomeo al Mare, slide, sand box, jungle gym, swings, see-saw, fenced-in, |
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Bowling
 | Il Bowling di Diano, |
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Churches
 | San Nicola da Bari, |  | Santa Maria Assunta, |
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minigolf
| Diano Bowling Center, |
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Events | - ( 2012-04-09 - 2012-04-09)
Festa in Pineta traditional picnic with delicious food and dance
| - Piazza Matteotti ( 2012-08-11 - 2012-08-12 - 19.00)
Festa in Ciassa Italien fest with food & ball
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