Diano Castello

Member of I Borghi più belli d'Italia

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When Genoa crushed Pisa at Meloria in 1284, this hill village sent a galley of its own and was rewarded with the title 'Magnifica'. The battle still covers the façade of the town hall. Built in the 10th century as Castrum Diani against Saracen raids, the village overlooks the coastal plain of Diano Marina, among olive groves and Vermentino vineyards.

Highlights

The fresco of the Battle of Meloria on the town hall façade
Baroque San Nicola di Bari, with a crucifix attributed to Maragliano
San Giovanni Battista's painted roof truss showing the labours of the months
The September historical parade, with sword duels and medieval food
Vermentino white wine from the surrounding hills

Text adapted from Wikipedia (Diano Castello (IT), Diano Castello (EN)). Available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Population: 2,252

Things to see

San Nicolò di Bari (IT)
Santa Maria Assunta (IT)

Events through the year

Historical parade Historical · SeptemberCostume parades, sword duels, medieval dances, market and food
Feast of Saint Nicholas Religious · 6 December

Dates follow the traditional patterns in our sources: check locally before you travel.

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Local food & wine

VermentinoWineWhite wine from the surrounding hill vineyards
Olive oilOlive oil

Adapted from Wikipedia (Diano Castello (EN), Diano Castello (IT)). Available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to sleep

94 places to stay within 3 km

Hotels 62
B&Bs and guest houses 23
Campsites 9

Nearby member villages

Cervo · 3.8 km
Laigueglia · 9.2 km
Lingueglietta · 13 km
Badalucco · 18 km
Pieve di Teco · 18 km