Emilia-Romagna Coast Holidays

The glittering Emilia-Romagna Coast has been Italy’s go-to seaside destination since the 1960s and 1970s. Stretched out along the Adriatic sea, it’s a favourite among beach lovers and attracts Italians as well as European sun-seekers to its sandy shores.

Its best-known resort is Rimini, a big and bold seaside town with nine miles of beaches and a famous entertainment scene. While it has a reputation for vibrant nightlife, there’s another side to Rimini. Its old town is chock-full of Renaissance charm, with plenty of pretty piazzas and clutch of Roman remains well worth seeing – look out for the 1st-century Tiberius Bridge, built during the reign of Augustus.

Smaller Milano Marittima sits a little further up along the coast, offering a mix of cosmopolitan shopping and dining and lots of crowd-pleasing family entertainment. The beaches here are brilliant, with silky golden sands and laid-back bagni (beach clubs) where you can set up for the day. Kids will love the watersports and various family activities the resort has to offer, and the Emilia-Romagna countryside is brilliant for cycling when you’re ready for a break from the beach.

Destinations in Emilia-Romagna Coast

ITALY, 24 June 2024: aerial and panoramic view in 4k of Cesenatico with its beach, its sea and its canal with historic boats. We are in Romagna in province of Rimini

Rimini

There is no question as to why holidays to Rimini are favoured among sand and sun seekers - the popular coastal town is full of character.

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Handpicked Hotels in Emilia-Romagna Coast

Discover the real Emilia-Romagna Coast while staying in one of our carefully selected hotels

Emilia-Romagna Coast, Rimini

Grand Hotel Rimini

Iconic Art Nouveau style hotel close to Rimini’s sights
Private beach, swimming pool and luxury spa
Choice of rooms and suites with classic Italian design

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Emilia-Romagna Coast, Milano Marittima

Hotel Aurelia

Family run hotel with private beach
Prime beachfront location close to Milano Marittima
Classic Italian style with modern facilities

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Emilia-Romagna Coast, Milano Marittima

Palace Hotel

Impressive beachfront hotel in popular Milano Marittima
Private beach with restaurant and bar
Relaxing treatments and facilities at the hotel’s spa

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Things to do in Emilia-Romagna Coast

Italian holidaymakers zone in on the north-easterly Emilia-Romagna Coast each summer. The big-hitting beach towns sit side-by side – and they all come in different flavours.

Rimini matches a Roman-Renaissance town centre with a lively beach. So you can wander the 15th-century Malatestiano Temple, browse the market at Castel Sismondo, and take the kids to the sand-side fairground.

Riccione goes for a family-friendly theme. Waterparks, mini-golf and an aquarium sidle up to the sands here. After something different? Gabbice Mare’s high-energy beach knocks shoulders with the wildflower hills and craggy coves of Monte San Bartolo National Park.

Things to doAquafan WaterparkBrilliant for families, the Emilia-Romagna Coast is home to one of Italy’s most popular waterparks – Aquafan. Find out more about Aquafan waterpark

Things to doCycle in the countrysideEmilia-Romagna is one of the best places for cycling in Italy, and the Emilia-Romagna Coast is the ideal gateway. Find out more about cycling in the countryside

Things to doEnjoy a beach dayThe Emilia-Romagna Coast is brilliant for a beach holiday, and there’s plenty to choose from for a day of sea and sunbathing.Find out more about the beach day

Flight Information

Direct flights to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are available from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted, Edinburgh, Bristol and Manchester and take approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

Direct flights to Ancona Airport (AOI) are available from London Stansted and take approximately 2 hours 25 minutes.

When to go

There’s no doubt about it – the Emilia-Romagna Coast is a summer destination. The weather in July and August is hot and sunny (an average 27 degrees), although this means the beaches and the bars are full to the brim. If you don’t mind a few degrees cooler, it’s worth waiting until September, when the beach clubs all but empty out.

Visa Information

At the current time, British citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy.

Tipping

Whilst tipping isn’t embedded into Italian culture it is always appreciated as an acknowledgement of good service. Nowadays people generally round up a bill in a bar or cafe and leave 5-10% extra on a restaurant bill. Taxi bills are usually also rounded up.

On guided tours/excursions, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide.

On small group escorted tours, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide at the end of the tour.

Introduction to languages

The official language of Italy is Italian. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.

Adriatic Riviera Specialities The Adriatic Riviera’s coastal location means there’s plenty of good seafood to be had here, with lots of little trattorie that offer an informal, authentic dining experience.

Adriatic Riviera Specialities Since it’s situated in Emilia-Romagna, foodies will be spoilt for choice. The region is known as Italy’s gastronomic cornerstone, with world-famous specialties like Bolognese, Parma ham and Parmesan cheese on the menu.

Emilia-Romagna Coast HistoryThe town of Rimini is one of the oldest in the region. It was founded by the Romans, and thanks to a strategic location became the gateway to northern Italy. It was passed from ruler to ruler throughout the Middle Ages, and was eventually launched as a beach resort in the 19th century. The Riviera’s other beach towns, like Riccione, followed suit in the early 20th century, and its reputation for tourism began in earnest in the 1960s.

Emilia-Romagna Coast Holidays

Destinations in Emilia-Romagna Coast

Rimini

Handpicked Hotels in Emilia-Romagna Coast

Grand Hotel Rimini

Hotel Aurelia

Palace Hotel

Things to do in Emilia-Romagna Coast

Flight Information

When to go

Visa Information

Tipping

Introduction to languages

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