San Marino

Types of trips: Relaxation, Geographical, History

Best known for: Tiny Size, Mountains, Fortresses

Why Go?: A tiny country in the middle of Italy, San Marino is perched upon the mountains and is full of evidence of lives lived long ago and a great place to visit for groups of all ages.

Fact File

Population: 35,000

Capital: City of San Marino

Language(s): Italian

Ties to the UK?: Popular travel destination

Landscape: Located on the Apennine mountain range - made up entirely of hilly ground

Climate/Seasons: Mediterranean climate - warm summers and cool winters, nothing too extreme

When to Go: Generally decent all year round, but the summer has the best weather.

Reasons to Visit: San Marino is a great place to go to get an experience of Europe from long ago - with ancient fortresses and winding little streets, it's a prime example of how things happened in history.

How to Get There: The size of the country means there is no international airport, but you can travel to the nearby Federico Fellini International Airport in Italy and travel to the country by road.  

Places to Go: Guaita Fortress, Cesta Fortress, St. Francis Museum

Famous People: Saint Marinus, Giovanni Belluzzi

Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Monte Titano

History: One of the oldest states in the world

Architecture: Palazzo Pubblico, Basilica si San Marino

Culture: Excellent traditional catering

Sport: Football, Basketball, Volleyball

Events: Motor Racing events

Watch Out For: Some roads can be very steep and complicated - make sure the group is well supervised

Medical Issues: No mandatory vaccines or boosters, but always consult with a doctor if you have concerns.