Elevation

[?] Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
12

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
53000

Real Population (5km)

[?] Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
86500

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84

Region

Liguria

Walkability

Car-Dependent

Housing availability

[?] Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
High

Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)

85
/ 34

Climate Description

Mild climate with gentle winters, warm summers, abundant sunshine, and modest seasonal variance.

Sanremo

Liguria

Coastal town in Liguria, known for culture, Casino, Music Festival, and fresh seafood dining.

Quality of Life Score

[?]Factors in air quality, amenities, walkability, population, and environmental risks. Higher scores suggest better living conditions.

53

Quality of Infrastructure

[?]Measures internet speed, healthcare access, airports, rail, and walkability. Higher scores mean better connectivity and essential services.

54

Quality of Economy

[?]Based on income, property prices, job availability, and population density. Higher scores indicate stronger economic conditions.

75

Summary

Sanremo, known as the City of Flowers, is a picturesque coastal town in Liguria, Italy, that has long attracted expats and retirees. This charming town features key attractions such as the historic Old Port, the Casino San Remo, the Russian Orthodox Church, and the ARISTON Theatre, which hosts the renowned San Remo Music Festival. Expats will appreciate the vibrant cultural atmosphere, along with outdoor activities like cycling along the scenic Pista Ciclabile and leisurely strolls in its parks and gardens. The embodiment of Italian hospitality is evident in its dining options, which emphasize fresh seafood and local wines.

Despite its allure, challenges include a somewhat isolated location with the nearest airport an hour’s drive away and limited public transport options. The town’s walkability is limited, which may pose difficulties for those without a vehicle. Nevertheless, the rich cultural traditions and local communities sequentially foster a welcoming environment for newcomers.

✅ Pros

– Pleasant Mediterranean climate year-round for outdoor activities.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Strong community spirit fosters integration and social connections.
– High-quality healthcare services readily available to residents.
– Efficient public transportation connects to nearby towns and cities.
– Vibrant tourism scene enhances local economy and lifestyle options.
– Scenic coastal views and beautiful beaches for relaxation.
– Diverse dining options featuring authentic Italian cuisine.
– Active expat community providing support and friendship opportunities.
– Good internet connectivity suitable for remote work and leisure.

❌ Cons

– High tourist traffic can feel overwhelming during peak seasons.
– Limited job opportunities for non-tourism related professions available.
– Public transportation may lack frequency during off-peak hours.
– Air quality can occasionally dip below optimal levels.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for a more seamless living experience.
– Local bureaucracy can be frustrating and time-consuming to navigate.
– Housing costs may be inflated due to tourist demand.
– Language barrier can pose challenges for non-Italian speakers.
– Limited educational facilities for families with school-age children.
– Community events may cater mainly to tourists, not locals.

Sanremo Demographics

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.

53000

Real Population (5km band)

[?] Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.

86500

Births Per 100 Deaths

40.0

Population Data Source

ISTAT,2023

Estimated Unemployment Rate

Touristy Index

[?] Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above 100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.

Tourism Hotspot (6.0 tourists per resident)

Income per capita (2023)

[?] This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.

20100

Income rank in Italy (2023)

[?] This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.

4179 out of 7901

Infrastructure and Connectivity

Closest Airport

Name

Cristoforo Colombo (Genoa)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

65min(s)

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, situated in Sestri Ponente, Liguria, 7.4 kilometers west of the city of Genoa, serves as the largest airport in the region of Liguria. It connects the city with major European destinations such as Munich, Rome, Amsterdam, London, and Barcelona. Built on an artificial peninsula, this airport is notable for servicing the city and the Port of Genoa, offering both domestic and international flights.

2nd Closest Airport

Name

Torino Airport (Turin)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

114min(s)

Turin Airport, also called Turin-Caselle Airport, is situated in Caselle Torinese, approximately 16 km north-west of Turin, Italy. In 2022, it catered to over 4 million passengers with significant connections to international destinations including Frankfurt, Barcelona, and London, and domestic routes like Rome and Naples. The airport hosts a mix of European carriers, providing travellers with connectivity suitable for both business and leisure, featuring mainline and budget airlines.

3rd Closest Airport

Name

Linate (Milan)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

123min(s)

Milan Linate Airport (LIN), situated in Segrate and Peschiera Borromeo in Lombardy, Italy, serves around 10.6 million passengers annually. It focuses on flights within Europe and the United Kingdom, serving as a hub for ITA Airways. The airport offers convenient connections to popular destinations such as Rome, Cagliari, and Paris, making it an accessible choice for travellers seeking direct European flights.

Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Bevera

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

15min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Bevera provides connections primarily through Trenitalia and Italo. The following details characterise its train services:

– **Rail Lines:** Several lines connect Stazione di Bevera with various regions, including the line towards Monaco, Cuneo, Ventimiglia, Bergamo, and San Remo.
– **Key Destinations:** Direct trains are available to key destinations such as Monaco (Monte-Carlo), Cuneo, Ventimiglia, Bergamo, and San Remo.
– **Frequency of Departures:** Trains to Monaco run approximately five times daily, Cuneo six times daily, and Ventimiglia roughly four times daily. Overall, Bergamo also sees about sixteen trains daily.
– **Train Operators:** The primary operators are Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Train Types:** The services include a mix of regional trains, with no dedicated high-speed trains noted but frequent regional connections.

2nd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Bordighera

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

6

Driving Time

16min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Bordighera includes several key components:

– **Rail Lines**: The station is serviced primarily by regional railway lines connecting it to nearby cities, notably the line between Ventimiglia and San Remo, which connects to larger Italian rail networks.

– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains from Bordighera connect to Ventimiglia, San Remo, and further along to cities such as Genoa and Nice in France.

– **Train Operators**: The main operator at this station is Trenitalia, with no direct services from Italo or other high-speed train operators.

– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains typically run every 30 minutes to hourly during peak times, with reduced frequency in the evenings and on weekends.

– **Type of Services**: Stazione di Bordighera primarily offers regional services, with no high-speed trains operating directly from this station.

Overall, the station serves as a convenient point for regional travel along the Italian Riviera and connections to the French Riviera.

3rd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Taggia-Arma

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

16min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Taggia-Arma includes the following details:

– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station is part of the regional railway service connecting the Ligurian coastline.

– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Direct trains from Taggia-Arma connect to several key destinations including Genoa (1h 38m), Nice Ville (1h 31m), Ventimiglia (21m), Monaco—Monte-Carlo (1h 5m), and Milan Central Station (3h 25m).

– **Train operators**: The primary operator at this station is Trenitalia, providing regional services.

– **Frequency of departures**: The station has a high frequency of departures, with up to 27 trains per day to Ventimiglia and approximately 24 trains per day to Genoa. Other routes have a range of departures, typically every 30 minutes to hourly, depending on the destination.

– **Type of trains**: The services include regional trains, with no high-speed trains operating out of this specific station, focusing mainly on local and regional connectivity.

Infrastructure & Amenities

Within 10km

Auto Repair Shops

70

Bars

59

Cafes

9

Cinemas

9

Dentists

6

Golf Courses

2

Gyms

9

Health Clinics

19

Hiking Trails

21

Historical Sites

9

Libraries

2

Museums

2

Parks

3

Pharmacies

2

Restaurants

75

Shopping Centres

43

Supermarkets

147

Spas

37

Beach

Name

Corso Marconi

Driving Distance

11mins

Water Quality Rating

2 - Good

Mountain Resort

Name

Garéssio 2000

Driving Distance

100mins

Healthcare

Healthcare Score

[?] Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.

Nearest Hospital Name

Saint Charles-Pronto Soccorso

Drive Time to Nearest Hospital

13 minutes

Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km

2

Local Public Healthcare Provider

Healthcare Quality Description

Safety

Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)

[?] Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.

Moderate Earthquake Risk

Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants

[?] Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.

72

Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk

[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.

10

Percentage of Population at Flood Risk

[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.

10

Car Insurance Price Index

[?] The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average, expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average. Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.

101.238

Housing & Property Market

Housing availability

[?] Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.

High

Property Prices per m²

[?] Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city. Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below. First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall. Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.

First Quartile

2377

Median

3181

Third Quartile

4140

Connectivity & Digital Access

Walkability Description

Car-Dependent

Avg Download Speed (Mbps)

85

Fast Download Speed (Mbps)

125

Slow Download Speed (Mbps)

51

Education

Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)

[?] This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.

Bottom 50%

Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)

[?] This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.

Top 50%

Counts of School

Climate & Weather

Precipitation

[?] Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.

Average (41st-50th percentile)

Sunshine

Somewhat High (61st-70th percentile)

Snowfall

High (71st-80th percentile)

Min Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

6.2

Max Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

27.5

Climate Description

Sanremo's location along Italy's northwestern coast affords it a mild climate, typified by gentle winters and warm, vivid summers. Despite occasional snowfall, the winters generally prevent the frost from settling for too long, making the outdoor experience pleasant year-round. Sunshine is abundant, infusing the city with ample daylight which extends invitations for outdoor activities and enriching the local flora. This city's temperate climate favors modest variance between seasons, ensuring comfort and ease for visitors and expatriates alike. Sanremo is an appealing destination for those seeking moderate climates and sunny dispositions in their choice of residence or travel.

Annual Temperature Chart (Min)

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Annual Temperature Chart (Max)

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Sunny Days By Month

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Environmental & Air Quality

Classifications

PM10

[?] PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.

Good

PM2.5

[?] PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.

Good

NO2

[?] NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.

Good

SO2

[?] SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.

Good

O₃

[?] For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.

Fair

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.

84

Air Quality Description

Sanremo, perched on the Mediterranean coast of Italy, offers an enviable air quality profile that aligns well with its serene lifestyle. Dominated by good ratings for particulate matter and gases like nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide, its setting ensures a low presence of pollutants. The primary deviation lies in its ozone levels, classified as fair, suggesting occasional peaks during sunnier periods. These conditions complement Sanremo’s allure for expats and retirees seeking a balanced environment that supports a healthy, relaxed living atmosphere. This combination of factors makes the town an inviting proposition for those looking to escape more congested urban centers.

Sanremo, perched on the Mediterranean coast of Italy, offers an enviable air quality profile that aligns well with its serene lifestyle. Dominated by good ratings for particulate matter and gases like nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide, its setting ensures a low presence of pollutants. The primary deviation lies in its ozone levels, classified as fair, suggesting occasional peaks during sunnier periods. These conditions complement Sanremo’s allure for expats and retirees seeking a balanced environment that supports a healthy, relaxed living atmosphere. This combination of factors makes the town an inviting proposition for those looking to escape more congested urban centers.

Town Descriptions

Getting There

Sanremo is accessible via the A10 motorway, connecting it to major cities along the Italian Riviera. The town is served by two train stations within a short distance, providing reasonable connectivity. The nearest airports, Genoa and Turin, facilitate air travel but are positioned over an hour away.

Getting Around

Local Cuisine

Sanremo, located in Liguria, offers a vibrant culinary scene characterized by its rich traditional dishes, predominantly seafood and vegetable-based. Key traditional dishes include ‘farinata,’ ‘sardenaira,’ and ‘lasagne al pesto,’ with seafood specialties like fresh shrimp and fillets of tuna being staples. The local palette also features hearty options such as ‘coniglio alla Sanremasca’ and ‘cima,’ alongside notable local snacks like ‘Torta di Bietole.’ In terms of dining variety, Sanremo is home to numerous restaurants that reflect both local and international influences, catering to diverse tastes without naming specific establishments. A highlight in the dining scene is the existence of at least one Michelin-starred restaurant, Paolo e Barbara, recognized for its high-quality cooking.

Shopping Overview

Shopping in the area offers a variety of options, including popular malls, outlet stores, and boutiques. Expats and retirees can benefit from budget-friendly shops and diverse markets, such as local and clothes markets. Key formats include supermarkets like COOP and indoor pavilions that showcase regional products. Notably, a renowned designer outlet is also accessible, catering to luxury seekers.

Neighborhoods

Green Areas and Parks

Sanremo, Liguria, is renowned for its outdoor activities, including hiking and cycling. Key attractions include the Coastal Park Cycle Path from Sanremo to San Lorenzo al Mare, ideal for both biking and hiking. Trails like the Sanremo – Sant’Antonio – Verezzo, and Capo dell’Arma – Monte Calvo, offer scenic views and moderate challenges. The Monte Ceppo – Cima Furchè trail provides a more rugged experience. The town also boasts parks such as Giardini di Villa Ormond and Valle Argentina, which serve as picturesque spots for leisurely walks and nature appreciation.

✅ Pros

– Pleasant Mediterranean climate year-round for outdoor activities.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Strong community spirit fosters integration and social connections.
– High-quality healthcare services readily available to residents.
– Efficient public transportation connects to nearby towns and cities.
– Vibrant tourism scene enhances local economy and lifestyle options.
– Scenic coastal views and beautiful beaches for relaxation.
– Diverse dining options featuring authentic Italian cuisine.
– Active expat community providing support and friendship opportunities.
– Good internet connectivity suitable for remote work and leisure.

❌ Cons

– High tourist traffic can feel overwhelming during peak seasons.
– Limited job opportunities for non-tourism related professions available.
– Public transportation may lack frequency during off-peak hours.
– Air quality can occasionally dip below optimal levels.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for a more seamless living experience.
– Local bureaucracy can be frustrating and time-consuming to navigate.
– Housing costs may be inflated due to tourist demand.
– Language barrier can pose challenges for non-Italian speakers.
– Limited educational facilities for families with school-age children.
– Community events may cater mainly to tourists, not locals.

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