Ventimiglia, Italy
Ventimiglia is the first town you reach when you cross the border into the Italian Riviera, and it can’t be more different than its neighbours, Nice and Monte Carlo. While the architecture and coastline might seem the same, it’s lovely to suddenly hear the Italian language being spoken. It is a traditional, down-to-earth town, where you won’t find any chain stores or well-known brands, which puts a completely different spin on the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera. The highlight is the daily market which fills the entire town, and is a heaven for Italian foodies.