Sanremo

A Belle Époque resort on the Italian Riviera, with a hilltop old town, a flower-growing past and a casino that opened in 1905.

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Sanremo is a seaside town in Liguria, northwestern Italy, in the province of Imperia. It sits on the Italian Riviera and is also spelled San Remo. European aristocrats and Russian nobility came for its mild climate in the 19th century, and the town grew as a winter resort. Sanremo is also called the City of Flowers (Città dei Fiori), a nickname earned by its flower growing.

A slow coastal stay suits Sanremo well. Climb to La Pigna, the walled hilltop village of winding streets, then walk down to the seafront and the Art Nouveau Municipal Casino. The old railway line along the coast is now a cycle and walking route, with hire kiosks along the way. Winters are mild with snow rare, and July and August average near 24°C. Two or three days covers the old town, the seafront and one day in the hills.

Sanremo in five

Climb to La Pigna on footLa Pigna is the walled hilltop village above the centre, built with winding streets for defence, and the Madonna della Costa sanctuary stands on top of it. Wear shoes with good grip on the stone lanes.
Arrive by train on the Genoa-Ventimiglia lineThe station was moved underground and rebuilt in 2001, and it lies beside the City Hall. Check train times on the line before you plan a day trip along the coast.Getting around
Check the A10 tolls before you driveThe A10 is a toll road linking Sanremo with Genoa and Ventimiglia, with exits at Arma di Taggia-Sanremo est and Sanremo ovest-Coldirodi. The SS1 coast road through town has one lane each way for most of its length and often gets congested.
Hire a bike on the old coast railwayThe old railway line along the coast is now a cycle and walking route. Hire kiosks line the route, which links several seaside towns.
Land at Nice and take the bus from Piazza ColomboNice Côte d'Azur airport is about 45 minutes away by car. Riviera Trasporti runs local buses from Piazza Colombo, where FlixBus long-distance coaches also stop.

Things to do in Sanremo

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Museum · SanremoVilla Nobel

Church · SanremoRussian Orthodox Church of Christ the Savior, St. Seraphim of Sarov and St. Catherine

Museum · SanremoMuseum of Sanremo

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Need to know

Currency: Euro (EUR)
Entry: Schengen short stays; check whether your passport needs a visa before you travel Read more
Emergency: 112 general, 113 police, 118 ambulance, 115 fire
Tipping: Not expected; round up or leave a small tip for good service
Time: UTC+1, daylight saving to UTC+2 in summer

Weather by month

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JanuaryClear7 rainy daysHigh11°Low7°Mild, rarely snows
FebruaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh12°Low8°Music Festival
MarchPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°Milan-San Remo race
AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Mild, in bloom
MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh19°Low15°Warm, pleasant
JunePartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh24°Low19°Sailing race
JulyPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Hot, breezy
AugustPartly cloudy9 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh27°Low22°Ferragosto fireworks
SeptemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh24°Low19°Warm, mild
OctoberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh20°Low16°Coppa dei Fiori
NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh15°Low11°Tenco Prize
DecemberClear8 rainy daysHigh12°Low8°Mild, quiet

Average daily high and low in Sanremo, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Wed18°15°38%Wednesday: Rain. High 18°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 38%.
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Fri16°11°58%Friday: Rain. High 16°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 58%.
Sat17°9°19%Saturday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 19%.
Sun15°11°39%Sunday: Rain. High 15°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 39%.

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Day trips by train

Niceabout 45 minutes by car to Nice airportThe French city on the coast, a route for a longer Riviera trip.
Verezzoa short drive from the centreA hill village behind the city, reached on the road up from the coast.
Bussana Vecchiaa short drive inlandA ruined hill village abandoned after the 1887 earthquake, where artists began resettling it in the early 1960s.
San Romolo and Monte Bignone natural parka short drive up into the hillsAbout 700 hectares of woods and trails, with views to Corsica from the top of Monte Bignone on clear days.

Before you go to Sanremo

eSIM for SanremoData on arrival and offline mapsRead the guide

Travel insurance for ItalyMedical cover and missed trainsRead the guide

Money and cards in SanremoCards, cash and tolls on the A10Read the guide

Where to stay in SanremoCompare the centre and hill villagesRead the guide

Rules for Sanremo, checked

Many passports need no visa for short Schengen stays. Check the entry rules on the EU travel site before you book.Source
Declare large sums of cash when you enter or leave the EU, using the customs form at the border.
Gambling at the municipal casino is legal, and its poker tournament is part of the European Poker Tour.

Plan around Sanremo

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Trains, buses, coaches and rental cars compared for the coast

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Cards, cash and typical daily prices for a Sanremo stay

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Who needs a visa for Italy and what to check before you fly

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Compare bases in Sanremo and the nearby hill villages

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Sanremo FAQ

Is Sanremo worth visiting?

Yes, for a mild coastal stay with a walled old village, an Art Nouveau casino and a former railway route for cycling. Nice is about 45 minutes away by car.

How many days do you need in Sanremo?

Two days cover La Pigna, Via Matteotti, the seafront and one museum such as Villa Nobel. Add a third day for a ride on the old coast railway or a walk in the hill villages.

How do I get to Sanremo from Nice airport?

Nice Côte d'Azur airport is about 45 minutes away by car. Riviera Trasporti runs local buses from Piazza Colombo, where FlixBus long-distance coaches also stop.

Is Sanremo spelled San Remo?

The official spelling is Sanremo, confirmed by the city statute. Some road signs and older maps still show San Remo, so expect both.

When is the best time to visit Sanremo?

Winters are mild with snow rare, and summers are hot but breezy, with July and August averaging near 24°C. The monthly table below shows the events in each season.

When is the Sanremo Music Festival?

The Sanremo Music Festival has been held at the Ariston Theatre since 1951, usually in February. Italians often call it simply Il Festival, so check its dates before you fix a trip for that month.

Is driving in Sanremo easy?

The coast road through town has one lane each way for most of its length and often gets congested. The A10 is a toll road with exits at Arma di Taggia-Sanremo est and Sanremo ovest-Coldirodi.