Monaco is one of the smallest European countries. It is located on the Mediterranean coast and is surrounded by land from France. His fame of one of the most exclusive resorts in Europe has been going on for over 100 years.
The city-state is located along the coast, on a mountainside. This is a very spectacular location, which, however, makes the building very compact and crowded in a relatively small area. The state is so small that you can easily get around it in about an hour.
The most famous part of Monaco is Monte Carlo. It is a seaside district full of exclusive hotels, expensive restaurants and casinos. The most famous of them is Casino de Monte-Carlo, in which millionaires from around the world play.
Although Monaco lies by the sea, there is only one public beach, Plage du Larvotto. Others belong to hotels and are available only to their guests. It is also customary that beaches are primarily used for walking and relaxing, while bathing is taken in the hotel pools.
Monte Carlo and Monaco usually come alive in May, when the Formula 1 Grand Prix is held and at the film festival in nearby Cannes. You can meet many celebrities on the streets.
