Not far from the city centre of Imperia (Oneglia), with its many inviting shops, bars, restaurants and beaches, is the tranquil location of Casa Pellegrino. The third floor apartment imparts warmth and a feeling of welcome as soon as you enter. There are two double bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen with dining area and a large living room with a pull-out sofa. Casa Pellegrino is the perfect point of departure for tours through Imperia, be it visiting the olive museum, a shopping spree through the arcades above the weekly markets or visiting the plentiful fish and speciality restaurants in and around the harbour. Within minutes you are at the beaches of Imperia, and when you eventually tire of these you can try one of the many trips into the remote countryside of Liguria with its many lush olive groves and views over the lanscape. At the end of the day you can relax with a beautiful view of the sea, comfortably esconced on your large balcony.

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.

The direct sale of olive oil and wine (Pigato and Vermentino), good restaurants in the area, events throughout the year.