Deiva Marina
Welcome to Deiva Marina: a town divided between sea and mountains
If you are looking for a town that combines all the beauty of the Ligurian coast with the charm of the mountains, Deiva Marina is the perfect place for you. This municipality, located in the province of La Spezia in Liguria, contains two main parts: the old town and the Marina, a newer area overlooking the sea. Surrounded by hills, including Mount San Nicolao (847 m above sea level), which offers a panoramic view ranging from the coastal area between Sestri Levante and La Spezia to the Apuan Alps, and Mount Pietra di Vasca (801 m), this splendid town offers opportunities for hiking enthusiasts and fishermen who mainly enjoy Palamito fishing.
The history of Deiva Marina
The history of Deiva Marina dates back a long time ago: the first document testifying to settlements in the area dates back to 774, but certainly in the centuries before, a population of Lombard origin had settled in the area. In the following centuries, some of the "valligiani" inhabitants moved towards the coast and built a first village near the sea. Matteo Vinzoni's drawings from 1751 show that the coastal observation tower and some warehouses were already present, but most of the current buildings date back to the post-war period. The entire area was a fiefdom of the local Da Passano family, who built a castle in their honor, and after dedicating to the Republic of Genoa since 1144, they became allies and vassals. The Genoese Republic incorporated Deiva and Mezzema into the podesteria of Moneglia, while Piazza and Passano were part of the podesteria of Framura. From 1680, the territory was incorporated into the only podesteria of Moneglia within the captaincy of Levanto, a jurisdictional situation that remained unchanged until the Napoleonic domination of the late 1700s.
The territory and fauna of Deiva Marina
The territory of Deiva Marina is located in the valley of the Deiva and Castagnola streams in the Riviera di Levante and is renowned for its popular and renowned seaside resort. Here, hiking enthusiasts can take walks along paths that alternate overhanging cliffs overlooking the sea and stretches immersed in chestnut woods, particularly suggestive in autumn. Deiva Marina is also known by fishermen who mainly enjoy Palamito fishing. The local fauna presents species of naturalistic interest, which reflect a geographically heterogeneous environment: from Mediterranean scrubland areas to beech woods, from wetlands to reed beds, from rocky areas to subalpine meadows.
Conclusions
In summary, Deiva Marina is a town that combines everything that Liguria has to offer: the blue sea, the mountain peaks, the fauna, and flora, all wrapped in the embrace of the perfect vacation. With its history dating back a long time ago, this town cannot fail to fascinate the visitor. The inhabitants of Deiva Marina are hospitable and welcoming, ready to show tourists everything that their town has to offer, from excellent food to crystal clear sea and breathtaking mountains. We are waiting for you!
