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San Remo
San Remo, or Sanremo, is a picturesque city on the Ligurian Sea in Northern Italy very close to the French border. It is a well known as a tourist city located on the Italian Riviera. The city is home to the Milan-San Remo cycling race and the Sanremo Music Festival. This race is well known as the longest one-day professional race at 298km. The climate in San Remo has been described as “perpetual Spring” due to its location between the Mediterranean Sea and the Maritime Alps.
When you arrive in San Remo you will find may tourist attractions open year round. There are also sports complexes including a riding ground and golf course. There are also two marinas, Porto Vecchio and Porto Sole, where you will find many tourist boats available. You will also see many private yachts moored. Being part of the Italian Riviera, San Remo also has a very active nightlife. Much of the activity is at the Municipal Casino. Besides the traditional gaming you will also be able to enjoy a concert by the San Remo Symphony.
San Remo is also known as the City of Flowers. The flowers are known worldwide and can be seen at numerous flowerbeds along the city streets and parks. You can also visit the many luxurious gardens located throughout the city. The city is also an active producer of virgin-grade olive oil which contributes to its economy. On Tuesdays and Saturdays you can also visit the open-air food market. There you will find many locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as locally produced goods.
The Autoestrada Europa (E80) brings motorists to San Remo. The Nice airport is only 50km away and the international railway also services San Remo. There are also bus and taxi services available. Or you can sail your yacht into the marina.
Car hire in San Remo is available in the city from such agencies as Carhire 3000 and Holiday Autos. You can also book a car at the Nice airport. By using Anycarhire.com you will be able to compare all of the car hire companies available in San Remo to find the cheapest deal.
