Suggested length of stay
The suggested length of stay in San Marino can vary depending on your interests and travel itinerary. A day trip may be enough if you want to see the main sights and experience the local culture. This will allow you to visit the historic centre of San Marino, including the Three Towers of San Marino, the Basilica di San Marino, and the Palazzo Pubblico. However, if you want to explore the surrounding area and enjoy the beautiful scenery, you may want to consider staying for a few days. This will allow you to visit nearby attractions, such as the medieval town of Montegiardino, the Monte Titano nature reserve, and the San Marino Adventures park. San Marino is known for its excellent cuisine and wine, so food and wine enthusiasts may want to stay longer to fully experience the local food and wine scene.
Modes of transport
Roads
Driving in San Marino is relatively easy and convenient, as the roads are well-maintained and traffic is generally light. The speed limit within the city is 50 km/h, while the speed limit on the highways outside the city ranges from 90 to 130 km/h, depending on the type of road. However, visitors should remember that the roads in San Marino are quite narrow and winding and may be challenging for those not used to driving on similar terrain. Additionally, parking in the city centre can be difficult, so visitors may want to park outside the city and take a local bus or taxi to reach their destination.
Rail
San Marino does not have a rail network within its borders. The nearest train stations are in Rimini and Pesaro, both in Italy and are about 20-30 minutes away by car.
Ferry
There are no Ferry Services that operate in or to San Marino.
Air
There are no Airports in San Marino.
Food
San Marino’s cuisine is heavily influenced by Italian cuisine, focusing on fresh and high-quality ingredients. Some popular dishes include piadina, a flatbread filled with meats, cheeses, and vegetables, and passatelli, a pasta made with bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, and nutmeg. Another popular dish is the rabbit stew, made with rabbit meat, white wine, onions, and herbs. San Marino is also known for its wine production, particularly its Sangiovese and Trebbiano grapes. Additionally, many restaurants throughout San Marino offer a variety of Italian and international cuisine.
Drinking water
San Marino’s tap water is safe to drink.
Visas
San Marino is part of the Schengen area, which allows you to enter without a visa in some cases.
Money
San Marino’s currency is the euro.
Inoculations & health precautions
Health risks in San Marino are broadly similar to those in Australia.
Embassy Contacts for San Marino
Australian Embassy Rome
Via Antonio Bosio 5
00161 Rome, Italy
Phone: (+39 06) 85 2721
Fax: (+39 06) 85 272 300
Email: consular-rome@dfat.gov.au
Website: italy.embassy.gov.au
Electricity
The power plug sockets in San Marino are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V, and the frequency is 50 Hz.
Getting there
The best way to get to San Marino from Australia is to take a flight to a major European hub, such as Rome or Milan, and then take a train or car San Marino. There are no direct flights to San Marino itself, so this is the most convenient option. From Rome or Milan, you can take a train or bus to Rimini, which is the nearest city to San Marino. From there, you can take a local bus or taxi to San Marino.
Time Zone
Central European Summer Time UTC+2
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