Rimini Beaches and Seafront
Kilometres of fine, shallow sand backed by beach clubs, umbrellas and a promenade that has defined the Italian seaside holiday since the nineteenth century.
Half day to full dayDetails →
Italy
Rimini & San Marino
Rimini is where Italy invented the beach holiday, and it is also a Roman colony, a Renaissance court town and the hometown of Federico Fellini.
Kilometres of fine, shallow sand line the Adriatic, the Arch of Augustus and the Bridge of Tiberius still mark the end of Roman roads, the Malatesta Temple holds Piero della Francesca, and the Fellini Museum turns a castle into a dream. Inland, the world's oldest republic crowns Mount Titano, and Gradara, Verucchio and the vineyard hills make easy excursions, while Italia in Miniatura, Fiabilandia and the aquarium keep families busy. This guide covers 26 sights and experiences, 10 hotels and 6 planning guides.
Don't miss
Rimini Beaches and Seafront
Kilometres of fine, shallow sand backed by beach clubs, umbrellas and a promenade that has defined the Italian seaside holiday since the nineteenth century.
Malatesta Temple
A Renaissance masterpiece begun for Sigismondo Malatesta, redesigned by Leon Battista Alberti and holding Piero della Francesca's fresco of its patron.
Italia in Miniatura
A park of scale models showing Italy's landmarks in a single walk, from the Colosseum to the Leaning Tower, with rides and shows for families.
San Marino Highlights: Monte Titano, Guaita Tower and Old Town
A guided tour of the world's oldest republic, with Mount Titano, the first tower and the historic centre.
Things to do in Rimini & San Marino
Hand-picked: every experience here has strong traveler reviews and a verified booking link.
Bridge of Tiberius
A five-arched Roman bridge nearly two thousand years old that still crosses the old harbour canal and links the centre to the fishermen's quarter.
20 to 40 minutesDetails →
Arch of Augustus
The oldest surviving Roman triumphal arch of its kind, a monumental gate built at the end of the Via Flaminia and still standing in the heart of Rimini.
15 to 30 minutesDetails →
Piazza Cavour and the Pigna Fountain
The civic heart of old Rimini, with a sixteenth century fountain, a restored opera house and the old fish market arcades just beside it.
30 to 60 minutesDetails →
Malatesta Temple
A Renaissance masterpiece begun for Sigismondo Malatesta, redesigned by Leon Battista Alberti and holding Piero della Francesca's fresco of its patron.
30 to 45 minutesDetails →
Fellini Museum and Castel Sismondo
A museum to Federico Fellini spread through a Malatesta fortress, a historic cinema and the square between them, mixing film clips, sets and dream-like installations.
Rimini Unlocked: Caesar and Fellini Quest
A low-cost, character-led walking quest through Roman and Fellini Rimini that you do at your own pace on your phone.
Borgo San Giuliano
The old fishermen's quarter beyond the Roman bridge, with pastel houses, murals of Fellini film scenes and some of the town's best simple restaurants.
1 to 2 hoursDetails →
Parco Fellini and the Grand Hotel
A seafront park beside the Grand Hotel, the pale fantasy palace that Fellini adored and that stars in his films.
45 to 90 minutesDetails →
Parco del Mare and the Lungomare
The pedestrian and cycling seafront that links Rimini's beaches, bars and viewpoints, redeveloped as a long coastal park.
1 to 3 hoursDetails →
Rimini City Walking Tour
A small-group walk through Roman, Malatesta and Fellini Rimini with a local guide who connects the arch, bridge, temple and squares into one story.
Rimini Walking Food Tour and City Highlights
A walking tasting tour of the old town that mixes piadina, local cheese, cured meats and wine with the main sights.
Where to stay
Hotels we would book ourselves, from splurges to good-value bases.
Grand Hotel Rimini
Marina Centro, Parco Fellini
The grand old palace of the Adriatic, opened in 1908 beside Parco Fellini and loved by Federico Fellini, with sea views and old-world glamour.
Check rates →Savoia Hotel Rimini
Rimini seafront
A well placed seafront hotel in central Rimini, practical for a beach week and for day trips by train or bus.
Check rates →Hotel Continental Rimini
Rimini coast
A comfortable family-style hotel on the Rimini coast, suited to beach holidays with simple, welcoming service.
Check rates →Rimini Suite Hotel
Rimini
A suite-style hotel in Rimini offering more space than a standard room, good for families and longer stays.
Check rates →Hotel Ambasciatori Rimini
Rimini coast
A mid-range seaside hotel in Rimini offering comfortable rooms, breakfast and an easy base for beach and city days.
Check rates →Kursaal Rimini
Rimini
A budget friendly option in Rimini that keeps costs low while staying close to the beach, the bars and public transport.
Check rates →Hotel Lido Viserba
Viserba
A relaxed hotel in Viserba, north of central Rimini, good for families who want calm beaches and quick access to Italia in Miniatura.
Check rates →Riccione Beach Hotel
Riccione
A beach-focused hotel in Riccione, with easy access to the sand, the shops of Viale Ceccarini and trains to Rimini.
Check rates →Hotel Select Suites and Spa Riccione
Riccione
A suites and spa hotel in Riccione for travellers who want room to relax, wellness facilities and a short trip to the beach.
Check rates →Hotel Garden Riccione
Riccione
A friendly hotel in Riccione with garden-style calm, suited to couples and families on a relaxed beach stay.
Check rates →Tour + stay
Ready-made pairings: a top sight and a hotel that suits it. Add both to your trip and book each when you are ready.
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Rimini Beaches and SeafrontStay
Savoia Hotel RiminiRimini seafront
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Malatesta TempleStay
Grand Hotel RiminiMarina Centro, Parco Fellini
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Italia in MiniaturaStay
Hotel Lido ViserbaViserba
Rimini & San Marino guides
Rimini in Three Days: Beach, Rome and Fellini
A three-day plan that balances sand, Roman and Malatesta monuments, Fellini's Rimini and a day trip to San Marino.
Where to Stay in Rimini: Marina Centro, Viserba or Riccione
A guide to choosing between central Rimini, the quieter north and the resort of Riccione, with hotel suggestions for each.
Eating and Drinking in Rimini: Piadina, Pasta and Adriatic Fish
A guide to Romagna food and drink, from piadina and passatelli to seafood stew, wine and the classic seaside gelato.
Day Trips from Rimini: San Marino, Gradara, Verucchio and More
The best excursions from Rimini, from the republic on the mountain to a castle village and vineyard hills.
Rimini with Kids: Beaches, Parks and Family Days
A family guide to Rimini, from shallow beaches and promenade rides to model parks, aquariums and easy day trips.
Best Time to Visit Rimini: Seasons, Crowds and Weather
A season-by-season guide to Rimini, from the busy beach summer to quiet spring and autumn and the calm of winter.
