Sanremo is a great base for exploring the Riviera dei Fiori and the Ligurian hinterland. In under half an hour you can reach medieval villages, quiet beaches and landscapes of olive groves and vineyards, and a little further you reach the French Riviera. Here are the day trips not to miss, all easy to do by car or public transport.
Bussana Vecchia, the artists' village
A few minutes from Sanremo, Bussana Vecchia is a fascinating village born from earthquake ruins and reborn thanks to the artists who repopulated it. Today it's full of studios, galleries and evocative views: perfect for an unusual stroll between art and history.
Dolceacqua and the hinterland
Dolceacqua enchants with its medieval bridge painted by Monet, the Doria castle and stone alleys. It's the heart of the hinterland, land of Rossese wine and olive oil. Also worth a visit are villages like Apricale and Pigna, jewels perched among the hills nearby.
Bordighera, Menton and the French Riviera
Towards the French border, Bordighera offers a fine seafront, palm trees and a pretty old town. From here you're a step from Menton, Monaco and Nice: in just over an hour you reach the gems of the French Riviera. A perfect trip for combining Italy and France in the same holiday.