Itinerario de Mónaco: qué ver y hacer

Mónaco Es el hogar de posiblemente la escena jet-set más glamurosa del mundo. El solo nombre de Montecarlo evoca visiones de una época pasada y glamurosa. Junto con paraísos europeos como el Lago de Como, Gstaad y St. Moritz, este puerto mediterráneo a orillas de un acantilado ha sido un paraíso atemporal para los amantes de la vista durante más de 150 años.

En el moderno Montecarlo, el principado libre de impuestos, rodeado por Francia y encajado entre el mar y la montaña, ese glamour aún se percibe con intensidad. Hogar de un circuito de Gran Premio, un magnífico casino y un puerto concurrido repleto de megayates, la riqueza extrema está por todas partes. Pero en medio de todo el bullicio, al visitar Montecarlo aún es posible pasar una tarde relajada en un café con crema, pasear por el puerto entre los yates y experimentar el tranquilo, pero refinado, savoir-vivre monegasco.

Consejo de experto: Al visitar Mónaco, olvídate del drama del coche y toma el tren: es rápido, pintoresco y te lleva directamente a la acción. Una vez que llegues, la mejor manera de explorar es a pie o en autobús, con una red sorprendentemente práctica de ascensores públicos y escaleras mecánicas que te llevan cuesta arriba y cuesta abajo. Conducir suena glamuroso hasta que te encuentras con un muro de tráfico, solo para descubrir que incluso el valet parking "garantizado" está lleno y cada aparcamiento cercano tiene cola de espera. Créenos: Mónaco no se construyó para aparcar. Aquí tienes nuestra... Guía de las opciones de transporte de Mónaco.

¿Te preguntas por dónde empezar? Iconic Riviera te lo ofrece con nuestro itinerario de viaje de tres días por Mónaco, que abarca lo mejor de Mónaco, escrito por un residente de Mónaco y un auténtico experto. Si solo dispones de una tarde, elige el itinerario del "Segundo Día" (Montecarlo). Si vas con ritmo rápido (¡y llevas calzado cómodo!), puedes hacer el itinerario completo de tres días en un solo día.

First Day

To begin with our travel itinerary for Monaco, you can engage in the rich heritage and culture in this opulent and luxurious city. Here’s where to visit on the first day:

Park & Museum: Exotic Gardens & Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology

Recorra los sinuosos senderos del Jardín Exótico. Podrá admirar plantas exóticas y suculentas en este jardín mientras disfruta de impresionantes vistas de Mónaco y el mar.

Next, head to the Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique. The display includes archaeological findings, artifacts, and fossils. The Museum is also a research institute, carrying out excavation work and laboratory studies.

The collections retrace, throughout the era of the glacial and interglacial periods, the major stages in the evolution of the human race. They show that the Côte d’Azur was also a great place to live for our ancestors, even one million years ago.

Al pie del acantilado del Jardín Exótico se encuentra una gran cueva (llamada "Cueva de Observación"). Esta fascinante cueva subterránea, que se abre a 100 metros sobre el nivel del mar y desciende casi hasta el nivel del mar, está especialmente acondicionada para visitas. Necesitará una chaqueta, ya que hace bastante frío en la cueva.

Horarios de apertura: El museo está abierto todo el año. Del 15 de mayo al 15 de septiembre, de 9:00 a 19:00, y del 16 de septiembre al 14 de mayo, de 9:00 a 18:00. Tours: Specialists guide the tour of the cave, included in the Exotic Garden entrance ticket.  Dress: You must bring a jacket to tour the caves, as the temperature inside is quite chilly. Sitio web: Visit the official website for the Jardin, Caves, and Museum. More Reading: Vea nuestro guide to Monaco’s best parks & gardens.

Art Museum: Villa Paloma

Cerca de la ladera del Jardín Exótico se encuentra esta villa de tonos blancos perlados. Forma parte del Nuevo Museo Nacional de Mónaco. Alberga exposiciones de arte contemporáneo, a menudo con temas centrados en cuestiones ambientales.

The Villa Paloma was one of the finest patrician residences in the Principality. It was badly damaged during World War II, but subsequently restored. The gardens have also been restored to their original splendor. The Villa’s garden was entrusted to the capable hands of Octave Godard, the most gifted of the students of the famous landscape artist Edouard André [1840- 1911]. Godard created one of the “antique-style” gardens which he was famous for. The stained-glass windows in the large entrance hall were made by the Master Glazier Fassi Cadet, of Nice.

Horarios de apertura: Open every day when exhibitions are on, from 10am to 6pm. Closed on January 1st, May 1st, 4 days of the Grand Prix, November 19th and December 25th Costo: Full price NMNM ticket (Villa Paloma + Villa Sauber) €6. Combined ticket NMNM / Exotic Garden / Anthropological Museum: €10 Free entrance every Sunday. Free guided tours with reservation. Website & Exhibitions: There is a list of current exhibits en su sitio web oficial. More Reading: Vea nuestro guide to where to see art in Monaco y nuestro guide to the best art museums on the French Riviera.

Princess Antoinette Park

Disfruta de la diversión y la relajación en este hermoso parque con jardín. Los niños pueden jugar en el área de juegos o con los animales de granja en el zoológico infantil, mientras tú juegas al minigolf. Desciende desde la cima del parque hasta la base.

Since Monaco is so safe, adults can relax in the “Zen Palace” while their kids play. This is foremost a playground for kids, as there are many play areas with swings, slides, roundabouts, and many others. An olive grove is in the center of the park. There are places to play ball games, table tennis, badminton, volleyball, skateboarding, and even an 18-hole mini-golf in the multi-purpose sports grounds.

Open Times: The park closes from August 28 to the September 6. Special Event: On September 1, the Prince and Princess of Monaco and their family join the people of Monaco to celebrate the traditional “U Cavagnëtu” picnic in this park. Sitio web: Página web oficial More Reading: Vea nuestro guide to Monaco’s best parks & gardens.

Prince’s Palace of Monaco

Monaco’s royal palace is located at the top of The Rock, overlooking the Mediterranean.

The palace, which was built as a fortress in 1162Originalmente, estaba destinado a ser una fortaleza de la República de Génova. A lo largo de su historia, este edificio ha sufrido bombardeos y asedios por parte de numerosas fuerzas extranjeras.

Take a regal tour in this princely residence that has been inhabited by the Grimaldi’s since the 13th-century, when they conquered the place in 1297, and has been the official residence of the Prince of Monaco since. The Grimaldi family governed the principality, first as feudal lords, and since the 17th century as sovereign princes.
 
During the nineteenth and early twentieth century, the palace and its occupants become the glamorous symbol of the jet-set crowd that is now associated with the splendor of Monte Carlo and the Côte d’Azur. To add to this theatricality, in 1956, the American movie star Grace Kelly becomes chatelaine after her marriage with Rainier III of Monaco. 

Today, the palace is the residence of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and you can tour several staterooms. Esguarded by a 98-man forceCompuesto por militares franceses altamente entrenados. Desde 1817, los fusileros del Príncipe se han encargado de custodiar el Palacio, garantizando la seguridad de Su Alteza Serenísima el Príncipe Soberano y la Familia Real. Todos los días a las 11:55 h en la Place du Palais, podrá presenciar el cambio de guardia, un solemne ritual que no se puede perder.

Consejo: Point Google Maps to the ‘Place de Palais’ Open Times: You can visit the state apartments in the palace from April 2 to October 15. Visits will be closed during the winter and during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend. Costo: Adults: €10, children (6-17 years) and students: €5 More info: You can witness the traditional changing of the guards ceremony every morning year-round on the palace square at 11:55am Sitio web: Página web oficial

The Cathedral of Monaco

St Nicholas Cathedral is where Princess Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III had their church wedding ceremony en abril de 1956. Construido con piedras blancas de La Turbie en 1875, este edificio de estilo romano-bizantino alberga los lugares de enterramiento de los príncipes del pasado.

La Catedral de Nuestra Señora Inmaculada, a veces llamada Catedral de San Nicolás o Catedral de Mónaco, es la catedral de la Arquidiócesis Católica Romana de Mónaco y es donde están enterrados muchos de los Grimaldi, incluidos Grace Kelly y Rainiero III.

Iglesia histórica de fe católica romana, también alberga un gran órgano de cuatro teclados. Los conciertos y servicios religiosos se acompañan con las armonías de este magnífico órgano. Observe el retablo del pintor niçois Louis Bréa, que data de 1500, y el Trono Episcopal, de mármol blanco de Carrara, procedente de la Toscana, Italia.

Open Times: The cathedral is open from 8am to 7pm between May and September, and from 8:30am and 6pm October to April. On Sundays from September to June, the Monaco boys choir, Les Petits Chanteurs de Monaco, fills the halls with angelic sounds during the 10am mass. Costo: Free admission (outside religious services).

Shop at Princess Grace’s Boutique

Princess Grace opened the ‘Boutique du Rocher’ gift and housewares shop in 1966, and it remains the place for locally handcrafted Monégasque and Provençal items. You can find embroidered tablecloths, hand-carved frames, children’s clothing, handmade soaps, colorful ceramic platters, and a range of other items that are perfect for gifting. Best yet, all proceeds go to The Princess Grace Foundation, which contributes to cultural projects that benefit children. 

Horarios de apertura: 10am to 7pm every day except closed on Sunday. Medios de comunicación social: Facebook Sitio web: The Princess Grace Foundation

Second Day

After seeing the city landmarks, spend the next day in our travel itinerary enjoying the luxurious life that Monaco offers. Window-shop the extravagant shopping center, with its glamorous boutiques. Then, experience the thrill of playing a game or having a drink at the casino afterward.

One Monte Carlo & Little Africa Gardens

Start your day in Casino Square, with a beautiful stroll and some bird-watching in the exotic Jardins de la Petite Afrique (Little Africa Gardens).

Junto al parque se encuentra un paseo comercial de Montecarlo (a su derecha si mira hacia el Casino/mar), marcado por varios edificios modernos y curvos. Es un lugar ideal para ver las mejores marcas del mundo con las tiendas más opulentas y exclusivas del distrito.

These luxury labels have taken this as an opportunity to think big. Whilst some have dressed their boutiques with iconic pieces, artwork, limited editions and nods to the history of Monaco, others have meticulously designed their interior décor down to the last detail, setting the scene with marble floors, hand-sewn tapestries, imposing staircases and high-tech fixtures.

With stores spanning multiple floors, monumental window displays, lush verdant façades and staff keen to lavish attention on shoppers, it’s hard to resist the area’s appeal.

Open Times: The shops are open from 10am to 7pm every day except Sunday (they are closed on Sundays). Cafe: The cafe (Mada One ) is open from 8am to 6:30pm daily, and from 10am to 6pm on Sunday. More Reading: Echa un vistazo a nuestro guide to the shopping centers in Monaco.

Metropole Shopping Center

The Métropole Shopping Center is a glamorous shopping mall with marbled stairs and stunning chandeliers. This shopping center has 80 high-end shops, from fashion apparel to home interior labels. The difference is that exclusive, but lesser-known brands, are mixed in — so you can find a deal here-and-there if you look hard enough. A café and several restaurants offer gourmet cuisine under giant crystal chandeliers.

Open Times: The shopping center is open from 10am to 7:30pm every day except Sunday (closed on Sundays). Sitio web: El página web oficial has a list of shops. More Reading: Echa un vistazo a nuestro guide to the shopping centers in Monaco.

The Japanese Gardens

A dream of Princess Grace, the stylized Japanese garden is an oasis of greenery. Here, everything is symbolic. Some of the arrangements respect Shintoist principles, such as the red arched bridge Sobre estanques de koi que conducen a las islas que representan a los dioses. El jardín zen, cuyo mar de grava rastrillado forma una elipse, simboliza el movimiento perpetuo.

These lovely Japanese-style gardens are just a short walk away from Metropolé, next to the sea. It has several meditation and tea houses with benches that you can sit and relax on. The stone lanterns and all the wood for the tea house and covered terrace was assembled in Japan and then transported to Monaco. This detailed garden provides a piece of tranquility among the bright lights and bustle of the city. Keep an eye out for the stone lanterns, bamboo fencing and idyllic meditation area, where visitors can enjoy the garden’s serenity for hours.

Horarios de apertura: The gardens open at 9am and remain open until 6pm from November to March, and 7pm from April to October. Costo: Free More Reading: Vea nuestro guide to Monaco’s best parks & gardenortes.

Casino de Montecarlo

Ya sea que juegue o no, echar un vistazo al interior del legendario casino belle époque de mármol y oro de Montecarlo es algo esencial en Mónaco. Las paredes y techos del Casino de Montecarlo son un espectáculo digno de contemplar.

El Casino fue diseñado en 1893 por Charles Garnier, arquitecto de la Ópera de París, y ha acogido a figuras de todos los tiempos, desde Napoleón hasta Churchill. Su ostentosa y hermosa fachada exterior resulta casi sutil en comparación con los salones profusamente decorados, las imponentes columnas, las estatuas de mármol y las resplandecientes lámparas de araña del interior. Su atrio, pavimentado con mármol, está rodeado por 28 columnas jónicas de ónix. Las salas de juego del casino están maravillosamente decoradas con vidrieras, esculturas y pinturas alegóricas.

If you are feeling lucky (and rich), try a slot machine or game in the Casino. If you fancy some fresh air, head up to the terrace; losing money is always a little less painful when gazing out at the sea.

Tours: Guided visits and group tours to the casino are available from 9am to 12:30pm. Gambling: Gaming opens at 2pm daily, at which time visitors to the casino must be 18 years of age, meet the dress code, and present ID. Dress Code: Trainers (sneakers) are strictly forbidden and a jacket and tie is strongly recommended in the gaming rooms for men in the evening (and is compulsory for the salons privés). No shorts or flip-flops, jackets after 8pm. Sitio web: El sitio web oficial del casino. More Reading: Echa un vistazo a nuestro guide to the Monte Carlo Casino & Opera House.

Third Day

Observe and participate in the vibrant Monaco way of living on the third day of our travel itinerary. See the local places where people meet and do their everyday business. Afterward, enjoy the sights and the sea on a beautiful beach.

The Farmers Market

El Mercado de La Condamine abrió sus puertas el 18 de noviembre de 1880 y se ha mantenido vigente desde entonces. Forma parte del patrimonio de Mónaco. Representa el auténtico corazón del Principado, donde los monegascos suelen reunirse. Pasee por el mercado agrícola matutino. Conéctese con los lugareños y compre productos frescos. Es uno de los lugares favoritos de los auténticos monegascos.

It is a Southern market at heart. The spirit is sunny, underscored by the soft, warm shades of the market hall and terracotta paving scattered with small ceramic tiles graced with Provençal motifs.

La Condamine Market has twenty or so traders within its confines. There are also numerous market gardeners, florists and small local producers on Place du Marché. Here, you can find produce including Monegasque specialties such as socca, barbagiuans, pissaladière, and fougasse.

Open Times: The market is open every day, all year round, from 7am to 3pm. Opening hours for La Halle Gourmande : Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm to 9.30pm. Ubicación: In Place d’Armes square in the Condamine area, a 5 minute stroll inland from Port Hercule. Consejo: Almost all the vendors accept credit card, but bring some cash just in case. More Reading: Vea nuestro guide to the best markets.

Port Hercule

In the port, you can see the largest and most impressive yachts in the world up-close. It is a natural bay and the only deep-water port in the town. Circuit de Monaco runs around the port, where the famous Gran Premio takes place.

In warmer months, you can also go for a swim at Stade Nautique Ranier III. Built in 1961, the heated saltwater Olympic-size swimming pool has multiple diving platforms, and a giant water-slide. The pool turns into a skating rink from December to the beginning of March. From November to January, this area also hosts the Christmas Market.

Iglesia de San Carlos

En el paseo desde el puerto hasta la Iglesia de Saint-Charles, pasará por la Oficina de Turismo de Mónaco, claramente señalizada, donde podrá obtener más información sobre la zona.

La iglesia de San Carlos es un edificio de estilo renacentista. El campanario tiene 30 metros de altura. Se inauguró en 1883. Cuenta con diecinueve vidrieras.

Open Times: The reception is open on weekdays from 10am to 12pm and 4pm to 6pm as well as Saturday afternoon from 4pm to 6pm. Ceremony: ‘Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament’ ceremony every Thursday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Sitio web: Página web oficial

The Beach

Uno de los mejores lugares de MónacoPlaya Larvotto is a sandy stretch of man-made beach. It has a large promenade, with several restaurants on the sand. It’s very suitable for swimming and sunbathing — but only in a designer swimsuit, of course! If you don’t want to look at the backdrop of high-rises, you can check out all the fancy yachts in the water.

Si la playa pública está llena, puedes consultar las playas privadas adyacentes a The Meridien Beach Plaza. y el Hotel Montecarlo Beach También hay una pequeña playa pública de guijarros en el lado este del Hotel Monte-Carlo Bay. .

Costo: Larvotto beach is free to the public. The private beach areas vary in cost but, like everything in Monaco, are more expensive than in France. More Reading: Vea nuestro guía de las mejores playas.

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