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Boat Rental in Imperia and Sanremo, on the Riviera of Flowers
Italy's continuation of the French Riviera, capital of flowers and olive oil: renting a boat in Imperia and Sanremo, western Liguria.
About thirty nautical miles from Menton, western Liguria is a natural continuation of the French Riviera — the same sheltered coves and light, but a distinctly Italian mood.
Sanremo, city of flowers
Sanremo built its reputation on the intensive flower farming that gives the whole region its name, the Riviera dei Fiori (Riviera of Flowers). The town, also known for its casino and famous song festival, has one of Italy's largest marinas, Porto Sole.
Imperia, olive oil capital
Imperia, formed by the merger of two older towns (Oneglia and Porto Maurizio), is the historic heart of Ligurian olive oil production — a museum entirely devoted to it can be visited straight from the harbour.
Extending a trip from Menton
Many renters discover this coast as an extension of an outing from Menton or Monaco: our guide to Menton by boat covers the first leg, before pushing on to Sanremo in calm seas.
The local wind
As on the neighbouring French Riviera, the coast is sheltered from westerlies by the terrain but stays exposed to the easterly levante, which can raise a chop quickly — best to head out early if easterly wind is forecast.
Budget and comparison
License-free boat €100-190/day, RIB €230-420/day, motorboat €300-550/day. Boat-Comparator compares Boataround, SamBoat, Click&Boat and GlobeSailor for Imperia and Sanremo in one search.
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