Just a short boat ride away sits Barefoot Cay, the island’s private island that touts a spa, a Zen garden, and two beaches.

Whether you’re in town for F1 revelry or have plans to make it a stop on your summer Riviera tour, here is your guide to the glittering city-state.

The road meanders down a steep gradient to a small car park, with 65 spaces that are shaded by pine trees, and a footpath to the beach. In the summer months, there is a mini-bus service (Linea L34) ...