Sanremo in a day
A plan for one day in Sanremo, day by day: Bordighera Alta and Sant'Ampelio in the morning, then the Russian Orthodox Church, the Casino, Corso Matteotti, the Cathedral of San Siro, the old port, La Pigna and the Sanctuary of Madonna della Costa. Every stop has a typical visit length.
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Sanremo in 1 day
Day 1
Sant'Ampelio, Bordighera
Small Romanesque church on the cape at the end of Bordighera's seafront promenade, built over the hermit saint's cave.
Bordighera Alta
The walled old town of Bordighera on its hill, with narrow lanes, gates and views along the Riviera.
Russian Orthodox Church
Onion-domed church of Christ the Saviour built in the 1910s for the Russian community wintering on the Riviera.
Sanremo Casino
Art Nouveau casino of 1905 on Corso Matteotti, the town's best-known building, with gaming rooms and a theatre.
Corso Matteotti
Sanremo's main shopping street, a pedestrian avenue of shops, cafes and the Ariston theatre, home of the music festival.
Porto Vecchio (old port)
The old harbour at the east end of the seafront, with fishing boats, yachts and a walk out along the breakwater.
Cathedral of San Siro
Romanesque cathedral of the 13th century in grey stone, the town's oldest church, near the foot of La Pigna.
La Pigna (old town)
Medieval hilltop quarter of steep lanes, covered passages and stairways, rising in rings like a pine cone.
Sanctuary of Madonna della Costa
Baroque sanctuary at the top of La Pigna, with a tall dome and a garden terrace overlooking the town and sea.
Corso Imperatrice
Sanremo's palm-lined seafront promenade, with grand hotels and villas, ideal for an evening walk at sunset.
Watch: Sanremo
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Sanremo
Sanremo is mild all year, which made it a winter resort, and spring is the best time, with flowers in bloom. Summer is warm and busiest on the beaches, while winter is quiet but sunny. The Sanremo Music Festival in February and the Milan-San Remo cycle race in March bring crowds.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Sanremo on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Sanremo on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Sanremo on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Italy from Airalo
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Tips for Sanremo
- La Pigna is a maze of steep lanes and steps up to the Madonna della Costa; wear comfortable shoes and allow time for the climb.
- Bordighera is a short trip along the coast by train or bus; the coastal cycle path on the old railway line also links the towns.
- Hotels fill and prices rise during the Sanremo Music Festival in February; book well ahead if visiting then.
- The Casino has a dress code for its gaming rooms; the building can be seen from outside at any time.
- Many shops close in the early afternoon, so plan shopping on Corso Matteotti for the morning or evening.
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
- Bordighera Alta: Al*from*Lig, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cathedral of San Siro: Hans1967, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Corso Imperatrice: Jimgordon91, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corso Matteotti: Al*from*Lig, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sanctuary of Madonna della Costa: Arbenganese, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sanremo Casino: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sant'Ampelio, Bordighera: Bettylella, CC BY-SA 4.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
