Diano Marina
| Diano Marina | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Diano Marina | |
Diano Marina
|
|
 Diano Marina
|
|
| Coordinates: 43°55′N 8°5′E / 43.917°N 8.083°ECoordinates: 43°55′N 8°5′E / 43.917°N 8.083°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Imperia (IM) |
| Frazioni | Diano Calderina, Diano Serreta, Diano Gorleri, borgata Muratori |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 6,199 |
| • Density | 950/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Dianesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 18013 |
| Dialing code | 0183 |
| Website | Official website |
Diano Marina is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 90 km southwest of Genoa and about 5 km northeast of Imperia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,199 and an area of 6.5 km².
The municipality of Diano Marina contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Diano Calderina, Diano Serreta, Diano Gorleri, Diano Arentino, Diano san Pietro and borgata Muratori.
Diano Marina borders the following municipalities: Diano Castello, Imperia, and San Bartolomeo al Mare.
Diano Marina is one of the few municipalities along the Ligurian coast with long sandy beaches. The beach season is from May 15 until September 15. Outside of the beach season most of the beaches are accessible to the public.
Diano Marina is also known for its streets lined with orange trees and is referred to as the "Citta degli aranci" (City of the orange trees).
In the year 1508 Diano Marina was attacked and the town was partly destroyed by Ottoman forces under Curtogoli.
Diano Marina is twinned with:
...
Wikipedia