About
San Remo (also spelled Sanremo) is a resort city on the Italian Riviera, in the region of Liguria in northwestern Italy. It is a place of seafront promenades, palm-lined streets and a relaxed coastal rhythm, and it makes a pleasant base for a visit to the western Riviera.
What draws visitors
The city is best known for its music festival, which gives San Remo a lively character during its season and fills the town with performances and crowds. Outside festival time, the resort keeps a calmer pace, suited to walking, sitting by the sea and enjoying the mild Ligurian setting. A casino adds a more glamorous note to the town's long tradition as a holiday destination.
Flowers and the flower market
San Remo is also known for its flower market, a fitting reflection of the gardens and blooms that colour the Riviera. Browsing the stalls is a good way to see local produce and to get a sense of the city's everyday life.
Planning your visit
- Come for the seaside atmosphere and the resort feel of the Riviera.
- Check the timing if you hope to catch the music festival, as the town changes character during it.
- Allow time for the flower market and an evening stroll along the front.
- Use the city as a starting point for exploring the surrounding coast of Liguria.
