Serreta among olive groves, sea views and culture

Serreta among olive groves and sea views

Diano Serreta lies among centuries-old olive trees and offers magnificent panoramic views of the hills and sea of the Golfo Dianese.

Hiking with clearly defined stages

One specific hiking option is Tour Senior no. 7 – Imperia-Dianese. It leads through olive groves to Diano Serreta and from there along small roads to the northern edge of Diano Gorleri. The hike is classified as easy, is approximately 7 km long and has 250 m of positive elevation gain. For planning the day's hike, the approximately 7 km and 250 m of positive elevation gain provide a clear framework. Olive groves, small roads and the transition towards Diano Gorleri shape the route. The easy classification and the positive elevation gain add a concrete framework for the hiking day to the route through the area. For day planning, the tour's distance and elevation gain along the route from the olive groves through Diano Serreta to Diano Gorleri can be taken into account; the tour can be planned as a separate hiking day.

A church with a Baroque history

One of the cultural landmarks is the Chiesa Parrocchiale di S. Anna e S. Giacomo in Diano Serreta. It is protected as immovable cultural heritage under the Italian Legislative Decree D.Lgs. 42/2004. The Chiesa di Sant'Anna was built in the 17th century by the Casalmiglia family as a family chapel. Its marble altar dates from 1675. The Chiesa di Sant'Anna features a Baroque architectural style and a central floor plan.

Patron saint's feast on August 2, 2026

Another cultural reference is the patron saint's feast on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The Chiesa di Sant'Anna in the Diano Serreta district is scheduled to be the venue. The celebration includes a Holy Mass followed by a procession with the participation of the Banda Musicale Città di Diano Marina. If you are planning your trip around a specific date, this celebration provides a fixed occasion to connect Diano Serreta with its religious tradition and local event setting.

Via della Costa and Diano Serreta

Stage 03 Torrazza-Andora of the Via della Costa continues after Diano Gorleri in the direction of Diano Serreta and then runs across the church square of the Chiesa di Sant’Anna and along paths to the Chiesa di San Giacomo.

Planning by route and date

The hike, classified as easy, with approximately 7 km and 250 m of positive elevation gain can be planned as a separate hiking day. Sunday, August 2, 2026, sets a fixed date for the patron saint's feast. Mass and the subsequent procession form the schedule of the celebration. The hike and the date of the celebration can be considered separately in Diano Serreta. For the hiking day, the distance and elevation gain are the relevant factors, while for the celebration it is the specific Sunday date.

Discover more destinations

For more travel ideas, you can also discover Poggi, Diano Arentino, Imperia, Piani Paorelli, Tavole, Cosio Di Arroscia, Diano Evigno and Costarainera.

To the higher-level travel overview: Imperia.