Where is San Remo located?
San Remo is a resort town located in the Liguria region on the western coast of the Ligurian Sea, known as the Riviera di Ponente. The western part of Liguria is considered the best place for a seaside vacation. It offers numerous beaches with yellow and white sand, a blooming coastline, and a gentle slope towards the sea. The population of San Remo is about 60,000, and the predominant language spoken in the city is Italian. The national currency is the Euro (EUR).
History of the city of San Remo
San Remo was founded by the ancient Romans, who established a small fortress near the present-day city in the village of Matutia to fend off Saracen attacks. Over time, San Remo (named after the hermit Saint Romulus) became part of the Republic of Genoa and lost its independence.
Among foreigners, San Remo gained particular popularity thanks to the novel "Doctor Antonio" by Italian author G. Ruffino. The atmosphere of the city attracted many guests. San Remo gained a reputation as a fashionable resort, and this reputation continues to this day. However, global fame came to the city in 1951 when the first Italian Song Festival was held in San Remo.
