Making the most of Sanremo
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
On western Liguria's Mediterranean coast in north-western Italy, Sanremo was founded in Roman times. It is now known as an Italian Riviera tourist destination and host to cultural events including Sanremo Music Festival.
Smaller ships dock in the town center, while larger ships anchor and tender passengers there too.
San Remo has plenty of tourist attractions open all year round and numerous well-equipped sports facilities, including a golf course and a riding ground.
On Liguria's Riviera dei Fiori, San Remo has enchanting gardens that live up to the name. La Pigna, the oldest section, is a pedestrian-only neighborhood for strolling. Climb to Madonna della Costa Sanctuary for stunning views, or see the Russian Orthodox Church built on Moscow St. Basil’s lines for Russians arriving in the early 20th century. The waterfront has lunch and people-watching cafes and restaurants.
Getting around
San Remo's center is small enough for every point of interest to be reached on foot.
Food and shopping
Many boutiques and local shops can be found in the town center. Piazza Eroi Sanremesi's colourful Tuesday and Saturday morning market is very famous among Italian and French riviera residents.
Money
Currency: Euro.
Staying connected
Italian is the language spoken.
Use 112 as the emergency number.
Opening Hours and
Across Italy, most shops and businesses trade Monday to Saturday around 8am to 1pm, then about 4pm to 7pm. Many close Saturday afternoons and Monday mornings, and southern days may start and end an hour later. Some northern businesses keep a 9am-5pm day for international dealings. Traditionally, Sunday closes everything except bars and restaurants, though most towns have a morning pasticceria; Sunday opening is increasingly common in cities and tourist areas.