Ligurian flavours in Diano Marina: between taste and olive tradition

The local cuisine is rich in traditions and authentic flavours.

The absolute protagonist is the Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil, one of the finest in Italy, produced in the mills of the Diano hinterland. You can visit small oil mills and family-run farms, taste the freshly pressed oil and discover the secrets of Ligurian olive growing, which has shaped the landscape with its terracing for centuries.

Among the typical Diano Marina specialities to try are:

the Ligurian focaccia, crispy outside and soft inside;
the Genoese pesto, prepared with PDO basil, pine nuts and local olive oil;
the fish buridda and other seafood recipes based on fresh fish;
the borage ravioli and the inland green cakes

For an authentic experience, you can participate in tastings and guided tours of olive mills. Our staff will be happy to recommend the best restaurants, trattorias and producers in the area, for a true journey into the heart of Ligurian flavours.