Monaco Travel Information

Monaco Travel Information

A touch of luxury under the warm Mediterranean sun offered by the modern infrastructure and by the image created by the world famous monarchy. A high class casino with lots of changing situations and incredible sums of money flowing inside its walls. World of speed and danger offered to you by a nearly legendary annual rally contest. Modern night clubs where partying is nearly a privilege, and duty-free shops where luxury goods are available at a reasonable price. Monaco introduces you a touch of life in the fast lane.

Casinos, monarchs and luxury services – Attractions of Monaco

In addition to the world-famous royal family, the Grimaldis who have ruled Monaco since 1297, Monaco has gained reputation with its gambling and luxury shopping. If you want to try your luck, there are the famous casinos in Monaco’s entertainment district Monte-Carlo, which may or may not turn your life around.

Beach and skyscrapers in Monaco

The Grand Casino of Monaco has golden ornaments and luxury interior to be admired. Especially if you get lucky in casinos, you might want to try also the excellent opportunities for shopping in Monaco. Visiting one of the popular concerts in Ballet de l’Opera or joining to sport-crazy crowd during Monaco’s Formula 1 Grand Prix street race might also be of interest to you.

Monuments and gardens. The most popular tourist attraction in Monaco is the Rock of Monaco, a rocky promontory which has during Monaco’s long history been a subject of several conflicts. This monumental rock is where the Royal Palace and the Old Town of Monaco are situated, and offers a popular spot for those who want to watch the change of guards in the Royal Palace or visit the world-famous Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium of Monaco. For those who want something green, suitable site is found in the Exotic Gardens, a mountainside garden with exotic flora, interesting cave, and spectacular views over the city.

Monaco skyline

Sports. Also worth seeing is Monaco’s harbor, La Condamine, which most often is filled with luxury yachts that form an interesting sight for not only those who are interested in yachting, but also for those who want to spot celebrities sailing in them. If you want to try some luxury services, you could try for example the spas in Monaco. A course for golf in Monaco is also offered.

Practical information for your trip to Monaco

Monaco is an interesting place at first because it is the second smallest independent state of the world,

and secondly because of its location in stunning settings at the foot of the Southern Alps and by the Mediterranean Sea. Climate in Monaco is Mediterranean with cool winters and hot, dry summers. Average monthly high temperatures during the summer, which in Monaco lasts from mid- May to the late-September, are around 25 degrees of Celsius. The best time to travel to Monaco is between April and October. During the high season for tourism in Monaco in July and August, hotels are commonly fully booked.

Yachts and harbor in MOnaco

How to get there. As this tiny country has no airport, direct flights to Monaco are not available. However, there are good flight connections offered by nearby airports in France or Italy. Travelling to Monaco is easy by train, bus or boat from the French Riviera. Monaco also has a small heliport. Buses and taxis are available for getting around in Monaco, but the city is also small enough to be explored by foot. Car rental in Monaco is also available, although given the small size of the country, renting a car is necessary only on special occasions.

Palace in Monaco

Visitor services. Hotels in Monaco are excellent, but most often also quite expensive. Restaurants in Monaco, however offer you wider variety of choices from simple cafés to gourmet dining. Monaco is a very safe destination with no crime problems. English is commonly spoken by most locals.