Tucked away on the edge of Porto Maurizio (a city district of Imperia) lies Casa Borgo d Oneglia. The comfortably furnished Mansard-apartment quarters up to 5 people. It offers two bedrooms, one bathroom and a well-equipped kitchenette in the living room – cum-kitchen, which has a pull out sofa. From the terrace you have a spectacular view. Imperia itself offers beautiful sandy beaches (right in Porto Maurizio), ample shopping, many restaurants, the Carli olive oil museum and of course the farmers’ market, which is held every Saturday and Wednesday morning. This market encompasses many stands where you will find almost anything from fruit and vegetable to clothes and jewelry. This apartment is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the culture yet still feel close to a laid back city lifestyle.

Imperia is the fourth largest town in Liguria. It became a municipality in 1923 as a consequence of the union of Oneglia and Porto Maurizio, two towns on the Western Riviera divided by the mouth of the River Impero.

The two nuclei remain distinct despite the administrative merger and extensive property development.

Porto Maurizio was an ally of Genoa from the thirteenth century onwards, while Oneglia, the natural sea outlet of the Impero Valley, was allied with the House of Savoy from 1576. Oneglia's origins as a town date back to mediaeval times. Worth visiting are Palazzo Doria (now completely transformed), which was the birthplace of Andrea Doria, and the church of San Giovanni Battista. Porto Maurizio, which stands on a promontory, began to develop after 1000 AD: the oldest district is called Parasio. The cathedral and the historic buildings are well worth visiting.