Located on the Mediterranean coast, Sanremo is an Italian city known for its Riviera-style glamour, palm-lined promenades, historic casino and vibrant cultural scene. It offers a similar charm to Portofino, but with a more relaxed feel and at a fraction of the price.
Located a 49-minute drive away from the glamourous city of Monaco, the city of Sanremo offers scenic Mediterranean views, historic old-town alleys and elegant gardens. It also offers day trip visits to Monaco and Nice as it is located close to the French border.
For history buffs, the Casino di Sanremo is one of Italy’s four official casinos, styled as an Art Nouveau building, it has been visited by visitors all over the globe since it opened in 1905. The casino is wallet friendly as it free to visit all year around, so visitors can explore the gaming rooms at their leisure.
Sanremo is also known as the “City of Flowers” as it sits in the region which helps flower cultivation in Italy. Its most famous flowers are the roses and carnations, which are grown in the city which are exported worldwide to other famous gardens and markets.
When it comes to local delicacies, Sanremo is most famous for its local produce of olives and lemons as well as its signature flatbread ‘Sardenaira’.
The signature flatbread is topped with tomato, anchovies, local olives, capers, garlic and oregano – a slice of this unique flatbread costs between €3 – €6.
It is also famously known for its ‘Sanremo Red Shrimp’ (Gambero Rosso di Sanremo) which is described as “the jewel of Ligurian fishing”. The shrimps are caught off the waters of the city and are known for being bright red.
For visitors wanting to relax by a beach, the coastal city is best known for its long beaches, making it more appealing to travellers seeking a sandy refuge from their cruise ship or local hotels, to unwind on the balmy Riviera beaches of Sanremo.
For those keen to visit the Italian city of Sanremo, Marella Cruises is offering a seven night Highlights of the Mediterranean round cruise from Palma, Majorca on Marella Discovery 2 from £1253 per person. Price based on two adults sharing a Decks 2/3 Inside Cabin on an all-inclusive basis.
Calling at Palma, Majorca; day at sea; Ajaccio, Corsica; Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy; Livorno (for Florence and Pisa), Italy; Sanremo (for Monaco), Italy; Barcelona, Spain and Palma, Majorca.
Includes Ryanair flights from Bournemouth Airport to Palma on the 7th of July 2026, 20kg of luggage per person, transfers, tips and service charges.
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