Travel & Places Outdoors

Home To Formula One Grand Prix And Rose Ball

The principality of Monaco is entrenched in the attractive French Riveria near the Italian border.
It is divided into four distinct regions: Monaco-Ville is the old city, Condamine is the harbour and port area, Monte-Carlo is the ultimate business and recreation destination and Fontvieille boasts of light industries.

Weather in Monaco
The warm and mild Mediterranean climate brings 300 days of sunshine in Monaco. The summers are warm and dry. Winters are mild and rainy.

Attractions in Monaco
There are many palaces, museums, casinos and shopping malls that have been attracting the tourists since long. Monaco-Ville region boasts of numerous passageways and pedestrian streets that take you through its medieval houses, souvenir shops, restaurants and hotels.

The Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium displays astonishing collections of marine fauna, models of old laboratory ships and stuffed specimens of various sea creatures.

Watch the Prince"s security men - the Carabiniers performing the changing of guard rite at The Palais Princier every afternoon.

Amongst the hand-picked tourist Attractions in Monaco is The Jardin Exotique which houses millions of rare plants.

The Monaco Cathedral is a Romanesque-Byzantine church.

The Monaco Opera House has witnessed numerous international quality ballet performances, opera and concerts.

Things to do in Monaco
Grand Casino has extravagant gaming rooms with stunning stained glasses, sculptures and paintings everywhere. One of the high scoring points of Monaco is the Formula 1 Grand Prix. The tourists" attraction of this Prix is its closeness of the speeding cars to the race audience.

Aquavision allows you to explore Monaco through the sea. This catamaran-type boat tour lets the passengers discover the coastal seabeds. Azur Express takes you through Monaco Port, Casino, City Hall, Prince"s Palace and Monte-Carlo. This fun train provides half an hour of ride.

Monte-Carlo Sporting Club holds several concerts during summers.

Nightlife in Monaco
The eye-catching palatial Casinos and the dazzling clubs in the eminent Monte Carlo region provide immense diversity and glamour to the Nightlife in Monaco. Live music clubs, pubs and cafes are spread all around Monaco.

Zelos gives you a breath-taking view of the harbour from the top storey of its Grimaldi Forum. Well known models love to dance all through the night sipping stimulating cocktails.

Often visited by blue bloods and ultra rich of Monaco, Jimmy'z is Monaco"s nightlife delight.
Accommodations in Monaco

Monaco offers luxurious expensive sleep options. Budget travellers would do better of staying in the adjacent towns.

Hotel Hermitage is sited on the edge of a cliff top. All its rooms offer stunning views. The hotel truly balances its quaint atmosphere with contemporary style and upmarket facilities.

Monte Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort is an awe inspiring quality resort spread across 4-hectares. Adjoining the sandy beaches this hotel offers sea view rooms, marble bathrooms, ornate furnishings, sandstone floors, all modern amenities and a well trained staff.

Hotel Ambassador is ideal for business travellers and it provides well furnished air conditioned rooms with mini bar, cable TV and wi fi access.


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