Parking in Sanremo: a practical guide

Sanremo isn’t a difficult city to drive in, but parking in the centre is worth understanding before you arrive: paid blue-line zones, a small limited traffic area in the historic centre, and a couple of free spots just outside the centre that most visitors never find out about.

How it works: blue lines and the ZTL

On-street parking marked with blue lines is paid Monday to Saturday, 8am–8pm — roughly €1.50 an hour, with a €0.50 minimum. In the evening after 8pm and all day Sunday, the same spaces are free. You pay at the meter (coins or card) or through apps such as myCicero.

The historic centre also has a small ZTL (limited traffic zone) covering Piazza San Siro, Piazza Sardi, Piazza Bresca, Via Matteotti, Via Escoffier and Corso Garibaldi — it’s best to avoid driving in and leave the car nearby instead.

The main options

• Old station area / Lungomare Italo Calvino: right where the cycling path begins, there’s a free time-limited parking area (you’ll need a parking disc displayed on the dashboard), plus a large paid car park open 24 hours next to it for longer stays.
• Palafiori car park: a covered structure close to the centre, handy if you want to park once and explore on foot for the day.
• Train station area: the first 30 minutes are free, then paid — useful for a quick stop.
• Blue-line street parking: fine for short stops around town, less convenient for a full day.

Practical tips

Near Dodici and Sedici: both apartments have free street parking right outside the building — for your stay, you generally won’t need anything else.

In high season or during the Festival: traffic gets heavier and car parks fill up fast. It’s worth arriving early or considering the spots just outside the centre.

Useful apps: myCicero, Easypark or Telepass Pay let you pay for, extend, or end your parking session straight from your phone, without hunting for the nearest meter.