Holiday apartment in Vallecrosia: experience the coast, borgo and culture

Vallecrosia combines coastal experiences with an unusually rich cultural heritage. Between wide beaches, a seafront promenade offering seasonal variety, old churches and the 17th-century borgo, there are many different ways to spend your holiday. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Vallecrosia can therefore shape their stay according to their own interests, combining swimming, walks, history, music and sporting activities.

Holiday apartment in Vallecrosia between the beach and promenade

Vallecrosia has 1 kilometre of wide beaches, most of which are freely accessible and equipped. The seafront promenade is ideal for walks in winter and swimming in summer. The coast is therefore not only a summer bathing destination, but also a place for quieter walks during the cooler season. When planning your trip, you can decide whether to focus on days at the beach, time on the promenade or a combination of the coast and culture.

Borgo, churches and traces of the past

Vallecrosia’s borgo dates back to the 17th century and is an urban example of the medieval villages of the Ligurian hinterland. Old stone buildings, narrow lanes, the characteristic carugi, small squares, tower houses and painted doors define this historic part of town. It therefore offers an architectural and historical walking route that contrasts with the open spaces of the coast.

One of the notable buildings is the well-preserved Il Torrione, which is visible from the Passeggiata Marconi. The tower was built together with other towers to watch for Saracen or Turkish-Barbary pirates arriving from the sea. The Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant’Antonio Abate is also of cultural and historical interest. It has a nave in the typical Ligurian Baroque style and preserves a wooden crucifix dating from the 14th to 15th century.

The Chiesa dei Santi Vincenzo e Rocco dates back to the 10th century. The Via Julia Augusta also points to a much earlier era: during Roman times, it was built in Vallecrosia on the orders of Augustus. Together, the borgo, churches, tower and Roman road provide different historical perspectives on a place whose exploration is not limited to a single building.

Sport, music and local traditions

For active days, Tennis & Padel Quadrifoglio is available in Vallecrosia. The facility has six courts: three artificial-turf tennis courts and three padel courts, including a panorama court, a super-panorama court and a singles court. Tennis and padel courts, as well as the necessary equipment, can be rented there. This allows you to complement your time on the coast with a sporting activity without losing sight of the destination’s cultural character.

The Museo della Canzone e della Riproduzione Sonora is located at Via Roma 108 in Vallecrosia. The Festa della Zucca adds another element of local tradition; its 2025 edition marked 25 years of history. Depending on your personal interests, you can incorporate historic architecture, music and regional festival culture into your holiday.

Getting to Vallecrosia

By car, Vallecrosia can be reached via the A10 Genova–Ventimiglia motorway; the Bordighera exit is recommended.

If you would like to compare other destinations for your travel planning, you can find Cervo, Latte, Ceriana, Riva Ligure, Dolceacqua, Tavole, Trucco and San Lazzaro Reale here.

For the overview of the wider area: Imperia.