Taggia day trip from Sanremo
A day trip to Taggia from Sanremo: the medieval bridge over the Argentina, the old town around Piazza Cavour and the basilica of the Madonna Miracolosa, the Fortezza dell'Arma and the beach at Arma di Taggia, the convent of San Domenico with Ludovico Brea's paintings, then the seafront of Riva Ligure. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 1 days
Taggia in 1 day
Day 1
Riva Ligure seafront (seaside cycle path)
Small seaside town next to Arma, with a quiet seafront and the coastal cycle path, good for an evening walk and gelato.
Arma di Taggia beach and promenade
Seaside part of Taggia with a long sandy and pebbly beach, a palm-lined promenade, bars and fish restaurants.
Fortezza dell'Arma
16th-century coastal fort built against pirate raids on the seafront of Arma, now used for exhibitions and summer events.
Convent of San Domenico (Ludovico Brea paintings)
15th-century Dominican convent with a cloister and altarpieces by Ludovico Brea and other Ligurian and Nice painters.
Basilica of Santi Giacomo e Filippo (Madonna Miracolosa)
Taggia's main church, rebuilt in the 1600s, home to the painting of the Madonna Miracolosa, said to have moved its eyes in 1855.
Historic centre of Taggia (Piazza Cavour)
Medieval town of steep carruggi, covered passages and old palazzi with carved slate doorways, around Piazza Cavour.
Medieval bridge of Taggia over the Argentina
Long stone bridge of many arches over the Argentina river, built in the Middle Ages, leading into the old town.
Watch: Taggia
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
Getting there
From Sanremo it is about 10 minutes by train to Taggia-Arma station (below the old town, about 1.5 km from it), or by Riviera Trasporti bus along the Aurelia and up the valley to Taggia. By car it is about 15 minutes, and the seaside cycle path from Sanremo to Arma di Taggia is an easy ride of under an hour.
Staying in Sanremo? This day fits into those city plans, and in the Trip Builder it is one click under each of them.
When to go to Taggia
May, June and September are the best months, warm enough for the beach at Arma without the August crowds. In mid-February the feast of San Benedetto Revelli fills Taggia's lanes with the furgari, hand-held fireworks run through the old town, at the same time of year as the Sanremo song festival. Winters are mild, and the old town and San Domenico are quiet.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Taggia on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Taggia on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Taggia on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Italy from Airalo
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Tips for Taggia
- Park below the old town near the medieval bridge: the lanes of Taggia are narrow, steep and mostly closed to cars.
- San Domenico keeps short opening hours, afternoons only on some days; check them and plan the rest of the day around the visit.
- The seaside cycle path on the old railway line links Sanremo, Arma di Taggia and Riva Ligure; bikes can be hired in Sanremo and Arma.
- Taggia gave its name to the Taggiasca olive: buy oil, olives and olive paste from local producers, and try sardenaira or a vegetable torta.
- Many shops and some restaurants close on Mondays and in the afternoon break; keep lunch for Arma, where the seafront stays open.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Fortezza dell'Arma: Davide Papalini, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Historic centre of Taggia (Piazza Cavour): IT1315922 Account Owner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riva Ligure seafront (seaside cycle path): Ciosl, CC BY-SA 3.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
