Spotorno
Welcome to Spotórno, a historical municipality on the Ligurian coast
Welcome to Spotórno, a municipality in the Savona province of Liguria with a population of approximately 3500 people. Our village is located on the coast of the Riviera delle Palme and is a place rich in history and charm. Come and discover more about the history of Spotórno and the beauty of our landscape.
Physical geography: a charming place between sea and nature
The territory of Spotórno extends over the arc of a bay between Punta del Maiolo and Punta del Vescovado. The historic nucleus of the town extends linearly along the coast with some parts modified for tourism, such as the seaside promenade and bathing establishments. With the construction of new buildings in recent decades, the urban center has expanded into the plain of the bay and the adjacent hills. Our territory is crossed by a network of hiking trails, maintained by the local A.I.B. Come and explore our unspoiled nature.
The history of Spotórno: a place rich in charm and tradition
The name Spotórno derives from the Latin word "spelta" with the suffix "-urnum", which forms the names of plant associations. The meaning of the name is "place where Triticum spelta is cultivated". The village was under the dominion of the Del Carretto marquises from the 12th century, then passing under the control of the Diocese of Savona-Noli in 1180. Later, a coalition of soldiers from Noli, Segno and Genoa attacked the episcopal village of Spotórno and its castle, but despite this, Spotórno remained firmly in the hands of the Savona bishop. In 1385, Pope Urban VI sold the fiefdom of Spotórno and Pietra Ligure to the Republic of Genoa. Spotórno became part of the podesteria of Capo di Vado with the main centers of Vado, Bergeggi and Noli. In 1582, Spotórno had its own statute and the economy was mainly based on fishing, shipbuilding and lime production.
Modern times: Spotórno in the Ligurian Republic
With the fall of the Republic of Genoa in 1797 and Napoleon Bonaparte's Italian Campaign, Spotórno returned to the Department of Letimbro with the capital Savona, within the Ligurian Republic. This marked the beginning of a period of changes for our village and our region. Come and discover our past and present.
In conclusion, Spotórno is a unique place that combines the beauty of the sea with unspoiled nature and its millenary history. We invite you to visit our town and discover its beauty and charm. Thank you for reading!
