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Sightseeing in San Remo - what to see. Complete travel guide

panorama sanremo 1. Travelers who will lack local landmarks and sites as well as resort entertainments should undertake a trip to the cities of Turin or Genoa. One can get there by an underground. Speed trains of these directions depart every hour. A cost of a trip will be about 8 Euro and the trip duration will not exceed three hours.
2. The resort area is rather small thus the best way to cruise its territory is on foot. The main type of city transport in San Remo is a bus. The busses are cruising the city from early morning till late night. A bus station is located right in the center of the city. The station provides information on current routes and on cost of trips.
3. A popular type of transport among local residents is a scooter which can be rented in one of the popular rental centers. The most profitable terms and rates of rent are offered by the Bianchi Emilio center. A day of rent of a scooter will cost about 40 Euro.
4. The hottest months of the year are considered to be July and August being the best period for beach recreation fans. Touring fans and hiking enthusiasts will better love to visit the city during an off season time. The city of San Remo features mild and cozy winters with an average temperature hardly ever going below +13C.
5. In the cycle track area tourists will discover plenty of attractive gastronomy establishments, shops and stores as well as sport equipment rental centers. All of these establishments are mostly focused on tourists, that is why prices there can be higher than in other establishments of the kind. Before choosing a rental center tourists are recommended to investigate the offers of neighboring rental centers. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. The resort town features calm and safe atmosphere. Central streets of the city are safe even for alone exploration late at night. A visit to the suburban areas or far remote districts of the city is recommended to be planned with a guide and excursion group.
7. City guests are recommended to visit a local casino as it will be of great interest even for those tourists who are indifferent to any sort of gambling. The matter is that the casino has turned to an established place for holding of various social and cultural events offering its visitors an engaging entertainment program.
Guide to San Remo sightseeing - things to see and to visit
Sanremo is a true Italian Riviera, a picturesque city located on the coast of Ligurian Sea, which is widely known as the beloved place of rest for the members of royal families and … Open
8. Local markets and private stores welcome bargaining as it is a perfect way to reduce prices for up to 5-10%. The city has adopted a system of cashless transfers thus there is no need to keep substantial sums of money by oneself. However tourists opting for visiting restaurants and stores which are located in the suburban areas are recommended to have enough of cash.
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What to visit being in San Remo - unique sights

Menton

From the series “The Most Magical and Picturesque Cities in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from San Remo center - 21.7 km.
The main historical attraction of the resort town is the Saint-Michel church - a spectacular Baroque monument. In the church has almost completely preserved the original design. Its visitors can enjoy ancient frescoes and mosaics. Many travelers to the city are attracted not only by unique historical sites, but also by the opportunity to be photographed against the background of colorful houses. The best time to visit the resort town is the end of February. At this time, the most significant cultural event, a Festival of lemons, starts in Menton. … Read further

Col de Turini

From the series “Most Spectacular Mountain Roads”
Check on the map:   Distance from San Remo center - 35 km.
Any fencing is almost completely absent. A small border whose height does not exceed 10 cm separates the steep cliffs from automobiles. Some sections of the road are so narrow that two oncoming cars are hardly able to pass each other. No less a danger to drivers are animals which often run out on the road. In the evening drivers should exercise special care and caution. … Read further

Tips for the cities around San Remo

Menton
3. Purchases and services should better be paid in national currency. The currency is recommended to be exchanged before a journey. The city features several large banks and private offices of currency exchange. However these charge a rather high transaction fee. ... Open »
Monte Carlo
3. Travelers are advised to avoid drinking tap water. It is not dangerous for health, but it may negatively affect your well-being during the period of acclimatization. 4. Tips in the local restaurants are usually 10 - 15% of the total bill. As a rule, in large ... Open »
Nice
3. When you visit a restaurant, a bar or a night club, you should be very attentive to the choice of clothing. Provocative and revealing outfits are not recommended. 4. You should not sit at the first free table you see in a restaurant as it can be already ... Open »
Antibes
3. Tips are usually included in the total amount of your bill. As a rule, they make up approximately 10 - 15%. In small restaurants and cafes tips should be left after a waiter brings your change. 4. When you plan to make a walk, it is better to take a hotel card ... Open »
Cannes
3. Local people are usually very fond of their native language and are reluctant to communicate in other languages, even if they speak them fluently. Holidaymakers are recommended to take a French phrase book with them and learn how to say a few phrases in the local ... Open »
Liguria
3. There are magnificent tourist offices, which are worth to visit, in Genoa, San Remo, Portofino and La Spezia. Each office has a great selection of colorful booklets describing attractions of the city; tourists can also take a free map or book an interesting ... Open »
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