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Diano Castello

Liguria, Italy · Europe

About Diano Castello

Diano Castello is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Cervo, 26km from Sanremo.

Diano Castello is a town located in Liguria, Italy. With a population of 1,554, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Diano Castello sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Diano Castello to your route.

About Diano Castello

Diano Castello (Ligurian: Dian Castello) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) southwest of Genoa and about 5 kilometres (3 mi) northeast of Imperia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,061 and an area of 6.0 square

Read more kilometres (2.3 mi2). Diano Castello borders the following municipalities: Diano Arentino, Diano Marina, Diano San Pietro, Imperia, and San Bartolomeo al Mare. The hills surrounding the village are covered with olive groves and with vineyards that produce Vermentino, a white wine. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

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Where is Diano Castello located?

Diano Castello is located in Liguria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 43.9242 latitude, 8.0660 longitude.

What is the population of Diano Castello?

Diano Castello has a population of approximately 1,554 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,554
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Liguria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
43.9242, 8.0660

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Diano Castello

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

photogenic

Bussana Vecchia

Ligurian hill village wrecked by the 1887 earthquake and left empty for decades until international artists squatted the ruins in the 1960s. Today ateliers, gardens and a roofless baroque church share lanes still half-collapsed.

21 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Sanremo

The 'City of Flowers' on the Riviera di Ponente, with belle-époque casino, palm promenade and a famous song festival.

26 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Finale Ligure

A sandy-bayed Riviera resort backed by limestone crags beloved of climbers and mountain bikers.

35 km · about 40 min drive

tunnel

Col de Tende Road Tunnel

Opened in 1882 under the Col de Tende on the France–Italy border, this 3.2 km bore is among the world's oldest long road tunnels; above it snakes a famous ladder of 48 old hairpins.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Col de Turini Viewpoint

A legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.

54 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Monaco & Monte Carlo

The glamorous sovereign city-state on the Riviera, home to the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Grand Prix circuit.

55 km · about 65 min drive

mountain pass

Col de Turini

Famous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally

55 km · about 65 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Monaco

The most glamorous F1 street circuit through the streets of Monte Carlo

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Diano Castello

  • 26 kmSanremoThe 'City of Flowers' on the Riviera di Ponente, with belle-époque casino, palm promenade and a famous song festival.
  • 44 kmCol de Tende Road TunnelOpened in 1882 under the Col de Tende on the France–Italy border, this 3.2 km bore is among the world's oldest long road tunnels; above it snakes a famous ladder of 48 old hairpins.
  • 54 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
  • 55 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
  • 58 kmGrande CornicheThe highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
  • 61 kmEze VillageA medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Diano Castello.

Diano San Pietro

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km awayPop. 551

Diano Marina

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 5,130

San Bartolomeo al Mare

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 2,622

Diano Arentino

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 226

Cervo

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,021

Pontedassio

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,436

Imperia

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 42,328

Villa Faraldi

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 115

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