Bordighera

Located on the Western Riviera at the foot of Maritime Alps, Bordighera spans from its ancient borough on Cape Sant'Ampelio to modern areas along the seafront.

During the 19th century, English tourists discovered Bordighera after Giovanni Ruffini published his novel 'Il Dottor Antonio' in 1855, initiating the town's prosperity period.

The town maintains an 11th-century church dedicated to Saint Ampelio at Cape Sant'Ampelio, where celebrations occur annually on May 14th during the patron saint festival.

Bordighera stands 20 kilometers from the French border, offering train and bus connections to both Italian and French coastal destinations throughout the year.

French shore batteries engaged HMS Armada near Bordighera's coast on July 23, 1813, marking a significant naval encounter during the Napoleonic period.

Location: Province of Imperia

Capital city: Bordighera

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Shares border with: Ospedaletti, Seborga, Vallebona, Vallecrosia

Address: 18012 Bordighera, Province of Imperia, Italy 18012 Bordighera

Website: https://comune.bordighera.im.it

GPS coordinates: 43.77890,7.67213

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58