Adriatic Riviera Holiday Information
The Adriatic Sea is part of the Mediterranean Sea leading from the Ionian (in the south) along the east coast of Italy. The Adriatic also boarders Croatia and Slovenia.
The Adriatic Riviera is best known and loved for its wonderful stretch of mile upon mile of soft fine golden sand, bustling nightlife in Rimini and Riccione, and amazing array of historic ruins and buildings some dating back to Roman times and beyond.
Rimini is the most popular location on the Italian Adriatic Riviera, boasting some 20 km of sandy beaches, magnificent restaurants, chic and budget hotels, intriguing ancient architecture, huge variation of restaurants and party all night atmosphere. Within the ruins of Rimini’s Roman Amphitheatre classical events take place during the summer, and other sights that must be mentioned in Rimini are Tiberius Bridge, the Madonna Della Scala Church, the Malatesta Temple and Castel Sismondo (castle).
Whilst Rimini is perfect for family holidays, couples and groups of friends, there are so many other places that should not be forgotten! San Marino can be seen from Rimini and is one of the world’s smallest republics. In the hills above Rimini is Verucchio where some of the earliest traces of life in Europe have been discovered. Rolling countryside, hills and beaches, ancient villages, sprawling beaches and glorious sunshine; this is a holiday on the Adriatic Riviera in Italy.
Beaches in Adriatic Riviera
About 20 km of glorious golden sand stretches out ahead of Rimini which gently shelves into the Adriatic Sea. Popular with families and couples alike, on Rimini’s beach build sandcastles or play beach volleyball, laze under a sun umbrella or jump into the sea and swim or kite surf.
In Cattolica there are a number of lidos and another huge stretch of wonderful sand. Both Rimini Beach and Cattolica Beach on the Adriatic Riviera have superb facilities with many hotels owning a private section as the beaches can get very busy during the summer. On the Adriatic Riviera beaches in Rimini and Cattolica the water sports are varied, there is a superb choice of cafes, restaurants and bars, and there are generally changing huts and showers too.
Explore Adriatic Riviera
If you stay in Rimini on the Adriatic Riviera definitely arrange to join a walking tour of the resort. So many head to Rimini with just the beach and nightlife in mind, that they often forget the many fascinating ancient sites to be found in Rimini too. Tiberius Bridge, the ruins of the Roman Amphitheatre, the castles, the museums, the fountains; this is just a little that you will discover in Rimini.
Riccione is about 30 minutes drive from Rimini and also boasts a wonderful beach and amazing nightlife. In Riccione there is also an aquarium and water park. Inland is the medieval city of Ravenna linked to the Adriatic Sea by a canal where visitors can see the St Francis Basilica dating from the 10th century, the Mausolem of Theodoric, Baroque churches and wonderful mosaics.
Explore the streets of Montegridolfo where it is said, you can taste the best food in the region and the maritime museum in charming Cesenatico.