Recreation

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The Principality of Monaco is a sovereign and independent state and borders on its landward side with several communes of the French Department of the Alps-Maritimes; from west to east these are Cap d'Ail, La Turbie, Beausoleil and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. Seaward, Monaco faces the Mediterranean Sea.

Its surface area is 485 acres, of which close to 100 were recovered from the sea during the course of the last twenty years. Monaco lies on a narrow coastal strip, which sometimes rises vertically upwards to its highest point at 206 feet. Its width varies between .65 miles and 382 yards. Its coastline is 2.5 miles long. The Principality has only one commune, Monaco, whose limits are the same as those of the state.

Monaco is divided into five areas: Monaco-Ville on the Rock, The Condamine, Monte-Carlo, Fontvieille, and Moneghetti.

It is a place where the international elite gather, a harbor for the most beautiful yachts, and a prestigious location for the most important events. There are museums, royal and historic sites, and a great variety of restaurants. You can also enjoy a guided, driven tour of Monaco (or alternatively rent your own car) and indulge in its beautiful landscapes and sea views.