Piani in Italy | Province of Imperia, Liguria
Piani is a small area on the outskirts of the old city of Imperia Porto Maurizio.
Imperia (City)
Piani
Imperia (City), Imperia
This is a quiet mountain village with many opportunities for excursions
From Piani, you will reach the beach and the coast, as well as the mountainous hinterland within just a few minutes
Travel tips
The small village offers its visitors an optimal combination of relaxation and space. Many trails are ideal for hiking and mountain biking. The village is an ideal base for everyone who likes the proximity to the centre as well as tranquillity. In Prati Piani the talk is clearly about mountain climate. In summer it is much less humid in Piani than at the coast and at the beach.
There is a small grocery store, which is directly on the road towards Dolcedo. Besides, since recent times the village has been having a small attractive kart track on the outskirts of the village. There is a small restaurant in the middle of olive trees offering a daily variety of wonderful recipes, which include Antipasti, Primos, Secundos and main courses. Many dishes are prepared using local products from the country. You can also drink an excellent cappuccino from the sunny terrace in front of the restaurant, thereby enjoying your holiday to the full.
In the centre of Piani stands the “Santuario di Nostra Signora” church from the 14th century. The Ascension of the Virgin Mary is celebrated on the 15th of August.
History
Piani is part of the municipality of Imperia. The small village lies on the outskirts of the old town of Porto Maurizio. The small village was already inhabited in early Middle Ages.
The small village offers its visitors an optimal combination of relaxation and space. Many trails are ideal for hiking and mountain biking. The village is an ideal base for everyone who likes the proximity to the centre as well as tranquillity. In Prati Piani the talk is clearly about mountain climate. In summer it is much less humid in Piani than at the coast and at the beach.
There is a small grocery store, which is directly on the road towards Dolcedo. Besides, since recent times the village has been having a small attractive kart track on the outskirts of the village. There is a small restaurant in the middle of olive trees offering a daily variety of wonderful recipes, which include Antipasti, Primos, Secundos and main courses. Many dishes are prepared using local products from the country. You can also drink an excellent cappuccino from the sunny terrace in front of the restaurant, thereby enjoying your holiday to the full.
In the centre of Piani stands the “Santuario di Nostra Signora” church from the 14th century. The Ascension of the Virgin Mary is celebrated on the 15th of August.
How to reach
Piani belongs to the municipality of Imperia and is a village in Imperia province which lies in the Liguria region. When coming from Genua/Nizza, turn off from the highway in Imperia Ovest. After that, turn right towards Piani/Dolcedo and follow the road up to the roundabout. From there take the third exit towards Piani and cross the bridge. You are now in Piani.
