Holiday apartment in Bussana: Roman traces, art and coast

Roman history, Bussana Vecchia, Bussana Nuova and the coast give Bussana a diverse profile. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Bussana can plan their stay according to their interest in ancient traces, art, walks, beaches or cycling. These aspects help you assess accommodation based on the focus you want for your holiday.

Roman traces and ancient stays

The remains of the Villa romana di Bussana lie near the mouth of the Armea torrent in the Capo Marine area. The construction of the Villa romana di Bussana and its associated tomb is dated to the 1st to 2nd century AD; the villa continued to be used until the 3rd century AD. In antiquity, the villa stood along the probable route of the Via Julia Augusta or on a side road connected to it. It was not a simple rustic villa, but an extra-urban residence equipped for the owner's stays of shorter or longer duration. For culturally interested travellers, this provides a concrete image of Bussana as a place with Roman traces and a long historical layering.

Bussana Vecchia: earthquake, art and a walk

The severe earthquake of 1887 forced the inhabitants of Bussana Vecchia to evacuate. Casa Barca in Bussana Vecchia was a warehouse that some hippie artists restored and filled with works of art. Bussana Vecchia can be explored on foot. From Bussana Nuova, Bussana Vecchia can be reached via an old mule track that begins at the Basilica del Sacro Cuore. Thus, both a historical turning point and an artistically shaped use are central to this part of Bussana.

Basilica by the sea and paintings from old Bussana

The Basilica del Sacro Cuore di Gesù stands on Capo Marine, a hill immediately beside the sea. Its sacristy houses three valuable paintings from old Bussana. The basilica therefore combines a striking location by the sea with works of art that preserve a connection to the history of old Bussana.

Sandy beach and coastal cycle path

Cala degli Orsi is a sandy beach in Bussana Nuova. The Coastal Park cycle path runs along the coast of Bussana, with sandy beaches and Bussana Nuova descending towards the sea. These two destinations highlight different holiday focuses: you can choose a holiday apartment in Bussana based on whether the coast, active pursuits or a combination with historic places is most important to you.

Choose a holiday apartment according to your interests

When choosing a holiday apartment in Bussana, you can clearly define the focus you want. Roman traces are represented by the Villa romana di Bussana, art and history accompany a walk through Bussana Vecchia, while Cala degli Orsi and the Coastal Park cycle path represent the coast and active pursuits. This allows you to consider accommodation in terms of the experiences you would like to combine during your stay, without having to plan a specific day of your holiday.

For direct information on site, the Bussana IAT information point can be reached at +39 0184 580500.

Further places for your planning

If you would like to look at further destinations: Cartari, Costa Carnara, Caravonica, San Bartolomeo Di Caravonica, Vessalico, Cosio Di Arroscia, Berzi, Montalto Ligure.

For the higher-level travel overview: Imperia.