Sanremo.
Sanremo, the city of flowers known for its grand Casino and its celebrated Italian song festival. An important tourist center, for decades it has preserved the Art Nouveau charm of its streets, studded with fashionable shops and clubs. Flowers are star of both the city and its economy; both business and leisure benefit from the excellent sports facilities and 18-hole golf course.

Its small harbors and docks face a lively green coast that does not lack for ancient treasures: Medieval stone villages, sanctuaries, outstanding panoramic vistas, and many residences surrounded by gardens and parks planted with centuries' old exotic plants; the most famous among them is Villa Nobel.

Between Riva Ligure and Santo Stefano al Mare, the beaches are immersed in the nautical atmosphere of times gone by, dotted with defensive towers and fortresses. Prized olives, exceptional views, and traces of ancient pirate invasions can be found at Arma di Taggia and its picturesque hinterland.