Adriatic Coast of Emiglia Romana

There are many lively and fashionable resorts on this coast, and many other places of interest further inland. The ten main resorts along the coast are Cervia, Cesenatico, Gatteo a Mare, Savignano Mare, San Mauro Mare, Bellaria Igea Marina, Rimini, Riccione, Misano Adriatico and Cattolica. Each resort has various different beaches and 'mini- resorts' and are well connected by bus services. Other places of interest inland, include the world's smallest ancient Republic of San Marino found in the Appenines, the town of Ravenna which is famous for it's ceramic art, and Bologna.

Three of the most popular and fashionable resorts that attract many tourists as well as Italians, and Italian celebrities such as footballers and film stars, are Rimini, Riccione, and Milano Marittima, which is part of the Cervia resort.

Rimini

Rimini has an old town centre with many fashionable shops and bars and small piazzas, and little streets which are especially busy in the evenings with many young people gathering to meet. There is then the more modern and turistic part of the town; a very long promenade by the sea with many many bars, restaurants, nightclubs and disco-pubs. There are also many shops selling turistic souvenirs and beach things that stay open late into the night. The nightclubs here mainly play commercial chart music, rn'b and sometimes European techno. the crowd of party goers are on the whole quite young (18 years upwards), many foreigners (a lot of Germans), and not many Italians. Rimini is one of the less expensive resorts on the Adriatic Coast, and for this reason, (as well as there being a lot of things to do and see) it is a good resort for family holidays or teenagers. Riccione is easily reachable by a short journey by bus, and although a more expensive resort, is definitely more sophisticated, attracting a different crowd of people. Rimini is also known as the home of Federico Fellini. (see photo below of his house in Borgo San Giuliano di Rimini)

Riccione

Known as the 'green pearl of the Adriatic', Riccione is internationally renowned as an 'in' holiday destination and Italian capital of tourism and leisure, attracting filmstars, footballers and famous singers. Riccione has many sophisticated bars, restaurants and nightclubs and attracts an older crowd in it's party scene (20s - 30s). Although there are many foreign tourists, there are also many Italian holidayers to be found too. There are many fashionable shops, pedestrianised streets, and the famous Viale Ceccarini, where people parade around in the latest fashions. In the summer, this street and surrounding area gets packed with party goers, PRs for the nightclubs, and people sitting at outdoor tables of the many bars and restaurants. Riccione is known as a resort that is very lively, and has some of the best house music nightclubs and parties in Italy. It could be considered an Italian Ibiza. The nightclubs are based in the centre and surrounding hills, many have outdoor dancefloors and bars so you can dance until the early hours and watch the sunrise, and move onto the afterparty if you dare....

Cervia

Cervia is known as an 'Ancient city of Salt'. The scenery is lots of green countryside, the salt pans, and 10km of wide golden sandy beaches and pinewood forests. Things to be enjoyed while in this resort are; horse riding, golf, visiting the old town centre, the large pinewoods, and spas and thermal baths.

Milano Marittima is a very fashionable resort, and often featured in the summer in Italian 'gossip magazines' reporting back news of various beach parties, or stories of which footballer was holidaying in which yacht!

Ravenna

The inland town of Ravenna is world famous for it's mosaic art, and 8 of it's monuments are officially recognised by UNESCO as 'World Heritage'.

San Marino

San Marino is a European 'Microstate'. It is the most ancient Republic of the world, and is the 3rd smallest country in Europe after the Vatican and Monaco. The official language is Italian and currency is the Euro. It is situated in the Appenines, the highest peak being 749metres, and overlooks the Adriatic Sea, and lush countryside of Emiglia Romagna. It is made up of 9 ancient citadels, with the capital city being San Marino (see photo on right for Palazzo del Gran Consiglio in the San Marino). San Marino is a state full of stunning architecture, with ancient forts and palaces, beautiful neogothic buildings, neo-Romanesque churches, and also holds medieval festivals, art exhibitions, peasant fairs and sporting events.

Visit www.visitsanmarino.com/ for further information.