Genoa is one and a half hour drive from San Remo and is a wonderful city to visit. There are some nice beaches just outside the town going towards Genoa. I like to lunch near the sea and the Port and enjoy the catch of the day fish.Ĭheck out A Day in Liguria another of my blog posts for more info.
It is a joy just to meander the streets and explore! And there are so many little family run restaurants to choose from scattered through the old town. My favourite market day lunch is lobster spaghetti – yum! You will love all the little clothes shops in San Remo and rummaging around in the old town before indulging in a delicious real Italian food lunch at any of the countless family run restaurants. Train – The same train that runs from ventimiglia all along the coast from Nice to Genoa.Ĭar – Park in the large car park by the sea, you will see it as you arrive on the coast road. The usual fresh fruit and vegetables along side some Ligurian delicacies. The indoor market in San Remo is a treasure trove, keep walking up the hill and you will see it on the left hand side. San Remo town centre flower stall and food stall at the indoor market Look out for the gorgeous locally grown plants from the many plant growers in this part of Italy too and I buy some fabulous things for the garden. Say hello if you visit, maybe they will give me a discount! I buy a massive chunk and pop it in the fridge at home, it lasts for months.
Say hello if you go to this Deli, with the best aged Parmesan I have ever tasted. My favourite deli in San Remo – you can’t miss it near the market However, if you are not going specifically for the market, non-market days are far more relaxing to walk about town and by the sea. My favourite food shops are here too! I go to the Tuesday market. The town is much prettier with beautiful gardens and little restaurants along the seafront. Covered food market everyday except Sunday. I prefer the market in San Remo. Alternatively there are car parks on the road down from the motorway. You will see it as you drive into the town. Train – There are trains every half an hour along the coast.Ĭar – Where to park? Get there reasonably early. Bordighera and San Remo are more appealing. Although the old town is pretty, it is not the most attractive town. Tip 2: Do not be disappointed when you arrive in ventimiglia. Tip: Everything shuts for lunch in Italy. Do not forget to try a Coffee or Ice Cream, just the best in the world! Turn right before the river and drive into the lovely old town and you have 3 good seaside restaurants by the beach. If you go to Ventimiglia there are some wonderful little local seafood restaurants for lunch right on the beach. Make time to explore the town, there are some interesting little clothes shops scattered around. If you are not looking specifically for their market, it is more enjoyable to go on another day. The Market Hall is open every day except Sunday.įriday is the main market day when hundreds of people descend on the town to rummage through the market stalls set up around the town. Then find the Fish Market right at the back of the Market Hall.
The main market Hall is right in the middle of town, one block over from the river. A lot of the produce is grown locally, the cheeses are especially interesting. Covered Food market every day except Sunday. I’m not keen on market tat and fake handbags but I do love to buy all my fruit vegetables, pasta Parmegiano cheese and all sorts of delicious foodie delights. Although in general the dogs are welcome everywhere they are not doted on quite as much as in France. They can be very excitable too and are not as keen on dogs as the french, which is annoying for my pooches Freddie and Zarya. The change in the temperament of the people is quite unbelievable!The Italian joie de vivre is infectious and you will soon be smiling too! Loud and gregarious but quite mad behind a steering wheel, so take care on the roads. Well pop over the border to Italy for some happy people!