A Home in Ventimiglia
Where to buy, what homes cost and what is changing in the border town between the Riviera and the Côte d’Azur.
A Border Town on Two Rivieras
Ventimiglia sits about 7 km from the French border, at the mouth of the Roia river, which divides the town in two.
Above the modern town, the medieval old town, Ventimiglia Alta, looks down over the sea. On the plain of Nervia lie the remains of Roman Albintimilium, and towards the border are the Balzi Rossi caves and the Hanbury Botanical Gardens. The town has a station on the Genoa to Ventimiglia line and its own marina, Cala del Forte, run by Monaco Ports.
Buyers come for value close to France and Monaco, for the marina, or for a villa on the hills towards the border. Asking prices are among the lowest on this stretch of coast, and they vary widely from one district to the next.
Ventimiglia, Area by Area
Ventimiglia’s districts range from the busy centre to quiet villa country on the border. Here are the main ones.
Centro Città
The modern centre by the station and the seafront, with shops, the weekly market and apartments within walking distance of everything.
Average asking price, Centro Città€2,806/m²
Ventimiglia Alta (Centro Storico)
The medieval old town on the hill above the Roia, with narrow lanes, the cathedral and views over the marina. A lift links it to Cala del Forte.
Average asking price, Centro Storico€2,150/m²
Nervia
East of the centre, on the flat land by the Nervia river and the Roman ruins of Albintimilium, with apartments close to the beach and the cycle and road links towards Bordighera.
Average asking price, Nervia€3,060/m²
Latte and Ville
West of the town towards France, a quieter coastal area with houses and villas between the road and the sea.
Average asking price, Latte, Ville€3,841/m²
Grimaldi and Mortola
The hillside on the French border, home to the Hanbury Botanical Gardens and to villas with wide views of the coast. The highest average asking prices in the town.
Average asking price, Grimaldi, Mortola€4,870/m²
Average asking prices for all property types, Immobiliare.it, September 2026. These are asking prices, not sale prices, and individual homes vary widely.
Ventimiglia in Numbers
- Asking Price
- €2,726/m²average, Sept 2026, +3.1% in a year
- Five Years
- +2.4%change in average asking price
- Asking Rent
- €11.64/m²a month, average, Sept 2026
- Nice Airport
- c. 45 minby car from Sanremo
- France
- c. 7 kmto the border
- Genoa
- 130 kmto the west
Prices and rents: Immobiliare.it, September 2026, asking figures for all residential property. The A10 motorway and the Genoa to Ventimiglia railway serve the whole coast.
Homes in Ventimiglia
A selection of homes for sale in and around Ventimiglia. Each comes with our help, from the first viewing to the final deed.
Letting in Ventimiglia
Few homes in Ventimiglia are offered for long-term rent: 17 listed to rent against 974 for sale in September 2026. Rents in a small market rest on few listings, so treat the averages with care.
We manage long lets and short lets, including Airbnb, if you plan to let your home. Managed short lets can achieve higher yields than long lets, depending on location, season and occupancy.
- Asking Rent
- €11.64/m²a month, +16.6% in a year
- Homes to Rent
- 17listed, against 974 for sale
Our indicative estimate; actual yields vary with the property, its location and the letting strategy. Managed short lets can achieve higher yields than long lets, depending on location, season and occupancy. Indicative, not guaranteed, before costs and tax.
A Marina and a Waterfront in the Making
Ventimiglia’s marina, Cala del Forte, opened in October 2020 and is run by Monaco Ports under a concession to 2094. It has about 180 berths for boats of 6.5 to 76 metres, and a shuttle boat to Monaco’s Port Hercule takes about 15 minutes.
Above the marina, the Borgo del Forte Waterfront and Campus scheme proposes a high-end hotel, homes, an international school, public parking and lifts to the centre on the former Nervia railway land. It has been reported at around €200 million. In February 2026 Regione Liguria said it would give a favourable environmental opinion, while talks continue on the heritage authority’s comments. Final approval is still needed.
On the seafront, the council has approved a new beach plan, and in September 2026 it announced the start of work on the Via Oberdan promenade, the main way to the sea from the station and the centre.
Timings are the stated aims of councils and developers, and several approvals are still pending.
- c. 180berths at Cala del Forte
- 2094end of the marina concession
- c. 15 minby shuttle boat to Monaco
A Taste of Ventimiglia
Hanbury Botanical Gardens
Some 18 hectares of gardens at Villa Hanbury, on the cape towards the border, with thousands of tropical and subtropical species. Open all year.
Albintimilium
The Roman town on the plain of Nervia, with its theatre, baths, walls and necropolis, and finds on show at the nearby Museo Archeologico Gerolamo Rossi.
Balzi Rossi
Caves and a small museum on the waterfront at the border, with Palaeolithic finds and a horse engraving some 20,000 years old.
Find It, Buy It, Belong There
One team for buying, caring for and letting your home in Ventimiglia.
Find
We help you narrow down the right part of town, plan your visit and go to viewings with you.
Buy
We introduce solicitors, mortgage advisers and tax specialists, and guide you from the purchase proposal to the final deed at the notary’s office.
Look After and Let
Once the home is yours, we can maintain it, renovate it and manage it as a long let or a holiday let.
Thinking of Investing on the Riviera?
We can share prices, rents and indicative yields for the coast (up to 7–10% gross, depending on factors), or arrange a call to talk it through. Managed short lets can achieve higher yields than long lets, depending on location, season and occupancy.
Know the Coast
Eight towns from Ventimiglia to Imperia, each with its own character. Find the one that feels like home.
Captivating Italian town with palm-lined promenade, artistic heritage, beautiful gardens, and breathtaking coastal views.
Tranquil town with serene beaches, palm trees, and a historical past as a hospital for pilgrims.
Glamorous Riviera town known for Sanremo Music Festival, elegant casino, and lush gardens.
Peaceful coastal town with golden sandy beaches, medieval streets, and olive groves.
Quaint fishing village with laid-back ambiance, colorful houses, and coastal bike path.
Delightful seaside village with sandy beaches and historical landmarks like the Church of San Lorenzo.
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2027 Riviera Festival Calendar
123 village festivals, sagre and events from Ventimiglia to Imperia and the valleys behind, month by month, with the food to look for.
Most dates are provisional and can change, so we flag what is confirmed and what is not. Enter your details and the PDF opens straight away.