Just over half an hour away from The Mall Sanremo, Balzi Rossi offers the perfect combination of beautiful beaches, outdoor sports, gourmet dining and glamorous evenings.

Start your day at the Hanbury Botanical Gardens, one of the most important in all Europe: 18 hectares of plants from all over the world perched above the sea, with views worth a whole gallery of photos on Instagram.

From the beach just below the gardens, part of the Capo Mortola marine conservation area, you can take a kayak excursion organised by Pianeta Blu. Paddle just a short way to find yourself before one of the most beautiful stretches of the Ligurian coastline: red cliffs (hence the name Balzi Rossi), hidden coves and crystal-clear waters. To add a dash of adrenaline to your day, go snorkelling or diving from nearby Garavan harbour in Menton.

You’re probably hungry by now, but don’t worry: you’re in the right place! Have lunch at Ristorante Balzi Rossi, a Michelin-starred restaurant with a sea view and a cuisine emphasising quality local products such as Sanremo prawns and homemade fresh pasta, paired with local and French wines.

Enjoy a slow afternoon at Spiaggetta dei Balzi Rossi, a chic little beach that is never crowded, relaxing between a refreshing swim and a glass of champagne. But before moving on for aperitifs, take a voyage back in time to the age of our Cro-Magnon ancestors at the Prehistoric Museum only minutes away from the beach, telling the story of 200,000 years of human history through unique artefacts and caves containing ancient rock carvings and burials.

End your day back on the beach with an evening at a beach club, enjoying live music or a DJ set, or watching a film on a maxi-screen over the water.