I 99 Olivi

The house
"I 99 olivi"("The 99 olive trees") is a beautiful old house situated amongst a grove of olive trees. It is located less than 2km from the beach in Imperia (Italy) in the heart of the Riviera dei fiori. The house has been converted into 3 attractive holiday apartments all of which are available to rent on a weekly basis. The apartments were fully refurbished in October 2006 and all are equipped with washing and dishwashing machines, microwave oven, toaster, coffee machine, satellite TV and radio, etc. A secure parking place is available for the use of guests.

The apartments
The apartments are named after the three women that owned the cottage and lived there during the nineteenth century, carrying on the olive and olive oil trade: Battistina (Battina) and her two daughters Elisa (Litta) and Elvira.

"Litta" apartment
"Litta" is perfect for a couple or a couple with a baby. It is located on the ground floor of the cottage and consists of a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen. It is equipped with a double bed, a cot can be provided on request. The guests can also enjoy the benefit of a lovely patio in the private garden.

"Battina" apartment
"Battina" with its characteristic vaulted ceiling is in the oldest part of the cottage. It is suitable for three adults or a couple with a baby and a child. It is located on the ground floor and consists of a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen. It is equipped with a double bed plus a sofa bed with two single beds. A cot will be provided on request. The guests may also enjoy the benefit of a lovely patio in the private garden.

"Elvira" apartment
"Elvira" is located on the first floor. It is the largest flat in the cottage and consists of two bedrooms (one with a double bed and one with two single beds), a living room, a bathroom and a kitchen. The spacious living room has large windows with impressive views of Oneglia, Porto Maurizio and the sea
Where we are
Province of Imperia
Situated on the north-western coast of Italy, in Liguria, the the province of Imperia stretches for about 50 kms, like a narrow ribbon between the Alps and the sea. Imperia is: sunshine, olive and citrus trees, mediterranean scrub, beautiful sand and rocky beaches, crystal water. The climate which is mild for most of the year is typical of this area being sheltered by the Alps from the northern winds.

The Montolivo's property
The holiday cottage "I 99 olivi" is located in the Montolivo's property, in Imperia Oneglia, on a hill, "Le Cascine", overlooking the town. The ancient village called "Borgo delle Cascine" was once a rural area and is now one of the most exclusive residential areas in Imperia. Within easy walking distance, you can visit the gorgeous Park of Villa Grock, named after the famous Swiss clown. From "I 99 Olivi", amid orange and centuries-old olive trees, you can also enjoy the marvellous view of the bay of Imperia and the "Alpi Marittime", the most western part of the Alps.

How to reach us
By plane
Fly to Nice (France) or to Genoa (Italy) airports, both about 90 Km far from Imperia, and then rent a car or travel by train.

By car
Take the Imperia Est exit off the A10 motorway. If your car is equipped with a satellite navigation system, set the destination to "Via Fanny Roncati Carli n. 130" (the house is at numbers 131, 133 and 135 but this numbers are not referenced on most maps). Warning! Most satellite navigation systems suggest you take a route (from the motorway exit to "I 99 olivi") via very narrow and steep roads. At the motorway exit, we advise you ignore the suggestion and turn left on Via Garessio. Drive straight on for about 1 Km until a new route is suggested. This is the best route to "I 99 Olivi"!
By train
Imperia has two railway stations: Imperia Oneglia and Imperia Porto Maurizio. Most trains travelling from Genoa to Ventimiglia stop in Imperia Porto Maurizio, that is about 4 Kms from the house. From the station take a taxi or rent a car (arrange for car rental in advance,there is no car rental office at the station). A bus operates 4 times daily from Imperia Oneglia to the cottage.

Coordinate: Lat. N 43° 53' 54" - Long. E 8° 2' 44