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Italy
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Europe
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RMI
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Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 during daylight saving time)
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A giant beach resort built on a Roman town
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Rimini, in Emilia-Romagna on Italy's east coast, is described by Wikipedia (EN) as one of the most notable seaside resorts in Europe, and Wikivoyage (EN) calls it a thriving, bustling resort with more than a thousand hotels and one of the least pretentious towns in Italy. The first bathing establishment opened in 1843 (Wikipedia EN, FR, ES), and the city has about 150,800 residents (Wikipedia EN, DE). But the sand is only part of the story: the Romans founded the colony of Ariminum here in 268 BC, leaving the Arch of Augustus and the Ponte di Tiberio, the Malatesta court brought Renaissance artists in the 15th century, and film director Federico Fellini was born in the town in 1920 (Wikipedia EN, FR). The old town sits roughly 2.5 km from the sea (Wikipedia DE), so many visitors only ever see the waterfront. This guide describes Rimini as open sources present it; SniperAir tracks flight prices to RMI, compares them with the route's real price history and alerts you when one drops below your budget.
Airport and getting into town
An airport south-east of town, next to Riccione
Rimini - Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
Federico Fellini International Airport lies in the Miramare district, south-east of the centre and close to Riccione. Sources differ slightly on the distance: 5.2 km according to Wikipedia (EN), about 7 km according to Wikivoyage (EN, DE) and about 8 km according to Wikipedia (FR) and Wikivoyage (ES). Wikipedia (EN) says it is the second-busiest airport in Emilia-Romagna after Bologna and is mainly served by low-cost carriers and charter traffic. Routes are strongly seasonal, so we publish no route list or timetable. Wikivoyage (EN) mentions a city bus to the railway station that takes about half an hour, and Wikipedia (EN) adds that the Metromare rapid-transit bus between Rimini and Riccione stations has an airport stop.
Airport-to-centre distance: roughly 5 to 8 km depending on the source (Wikipedia EN, FR; Wikivoyage EN, DE, ES). Bologna airport (BLQ), another option to watch, is about 120 km north-west (Wikivoyage DE). No transport fares published.
Rimini is on the A14 motorway between Bologna and Taranto, and a coastal railway line runs north towards Ravenna and Bologna and south to Ancona (Wikipedia EN, FR; Wikivoyage ES). If a fare to RMI is not low enough, Bologna is a sensible alternative to compare, with a train or bus for the last leg; Wikivoyage (EN) also suggests the Marche airport near Ancona. Entry conditions, travel advice and flight links can change depending on your country of departure: check your own government's official guidance before you book.
Landmarks
The Marina, the Ponte di Tiberio and Fellini's town
Rimini works on two fronts: the long beach on the Adriatic and, a little inland, the historic centre. Four views are illustrated below; other sights are covered at the end of the section.
The Marina: 15 km of beach
Wikivoyage (EN) says La Marina means the 15 km of beaches and is the number one reason people come. It is free to visit and swim, but almost all of it is staked out by sunchair-rental services, with plots numbered north to south; there are unmanaged stretches, the spiaggia libera, where you can lay your own towel. The sea is warm and sheltered with next to no tide, and Wikipedia (EN) mentions a gentle slope of the seabed.
The Ponte di Tiberio
Begun in AD 14 under Augustus and finished in AD 21 under Tiberius, this five-arched stone bridge crosses the Marecchia (Wikipedia DE, ES). Wikipedia (ES) gives its length as about 62.6 m and says two Roman roads started here: the Via Emilia towards Piacenza and the Via Popilia towards Ravenna. With the Arch of Augustus it is one of the city's emblems. We do not state current traffic arrangements on the bridge: check locally.
Rows of umbrellas and sunchairs
The ranks of parasols and loungers are the signature look of the Rimini shore. Wikivoyage (EN) notes that in summer the beach is a hubbub, with loudspeakers and vendors, while in winter it is deserted. Early or late in the day, when the umbrellas are furled, it feels far calmer.
Beach huts out of season
Outside the season the bright cabins stand alone among the sand and palms. Wikivoyage (ES) describes the marina side as a ghost town in winter, with many shops closed until the warm season returns, while the city centre stays open all year with cultural events and good restaurants.
Elsewhere in town: the Arch of Augustus (27 BC), at the point where the Via Flaminia meets the Via Emilia, is described by Wikipedia (ES) as the oldest surviving Roman triumphal arch. The Tempio Malatestiano, now the cathedral, was reshaped in the 15th century for Sigismondo Malatesta with an exterior designed by Leon Battista Alberti; work stopped in 1460 and the facade was left unfinished (Wikipedia ES). Castel Sismondo, built between 1437 and 1446, served as a prison until 1967 (Wikipedia ES). The Domus of the Surgeon, found in 1989, produced a rich set of Roman surgical instruments (Wikipedia ES). Borgo San Giuliano, a former fishermen's quarter dating to the 11th century, is decorated with murals evoking Fellini's films (Wikipedia EN). The Liberty-style Grand Hotel opened on 1 July 1908 (Wikipedia EN).
Museums and culture
Culture: the Fellini Museum, Roman remains and the Renaissance
The Fellini Museum
Opened in 2021, the museum is spread across Castel Sismondo, Piazza Malatesta and the Fulgor palace, according to Wikipedia (EN). Fellini was born in Rimini in 1920 and his film Amarcord (1973) recalls his youth in the town (Wikipedia FR). The official tourism portal, VisitRimini, promotes the museum as a highlight. We give no opening hours or prices: check the official information.
City museum and Roman heritage
The Museo della città di Rimini is listed by Wikipedia (FR) and Wikivoyage (EN, DE), and the tourism office offers a joint ticket for several museums. The Domus of the Surgeon archaeological area documents Roman life and houses medical instruments of the period (Wikipedia ES; Wikivoyage EN).
Tempio Malatestiano and other monuments
Wikipedia (EN) describes the Tempio Malatestiano as the masterpiece of Leon Battista Alberti in Rimini. Castel Sismondo, the Roman amphitheatre and the Palazzo dell'Arengo round out the historic centre (Wikipedia EN, FR; Wikivoyage DE).
Theme parks
Two theme parks are linked to Rimini: Fiabilandia, opened in 1965 in Rivazzurra, and Italia in Miniatura, a miniature park in Viserba (Wikipedia EN, FR). No prices given.
Food and drink
Piadina, handmade pasta and Adriatic fish
Simple Romagna cooking
According to Wikipedia (ES), Rimini's cooking is simple and popular, rooted in farming tradition and its position between sea and hills: flour, eggs, cheese, meat and legumes, plus the blue fish of the Adriatic. Handmade sfoglia pasta and the piadina, a thin flatbread of flour, water, lard and salt, are staples; Wikivoyage (EN) says you usually get piadina with every dish.
Fish and seafood
Wikivoyage (EN) suggests a fish-based dish because the city is on the coast. The VisitRimini portal has a feature on the fish species, fishing traditions and sea markets of Rimini. We do not name restaurants.
Wine and nightlife
Sangiovese is the wine named for the area by Wikipedia (ES). Wikivoyage (EN) says the whole town is geared to tourists, with bars everywhere, but no real clubs in Rimini itself: for proper clubbing people head to neighbouring Riccione. Nightlife can change from year to year.
Getting around
Station, buses, Metromare and bikes
An easy city to move around
Rimini railway station is near the old town, next to the bus station, according to Wikivoyage (EN). Most hotels are within walking distance of the beach and the centre, and buses leave regularly from the station (Wikivoyage EN, ES). Wikipedia (EN) says the bus network is run by Start Romagna.
Metromare and trolleybus
Metromare is a 9.8 km rapid-transit bus line between Rimini and Riccione stations, launched on 23 November 2019 (Wikipedia EN); Wikivoyage (EN) mentions a bus every 25 minutes or so, which may change. A trolleybus line also runs along the seafront (Wikipedia EN). No fares published.
Bikes, trains and day trips
Wikivoyage (EN) calls Rimini bike-friendly, with greenways and a bike-sharing scheme. The coastal train runs to Ravenna, Bologna and Ancona, and San Marino is an easy day trip by bus from the station (Wikivoyage EN, DE).
Budget and precautions
Budget, season and precautions
Price level
The open sources we consulted give no recent, cross-checked price ranges for Rimini, so we publish no amounts. Wikipedia (FR) mentions good value in the tourist offer but gives no figures. Accommodation prices vary a lot between peak and low season.
Peak season and trade fairs
In summer the beach is busy (Wikivoyage EN). Rimini also has a large exhibition centre, Rimini Fiera, with a year-round programme (Wikivoyage EN, ES), which can fill hotels outside summer: check dates before booking.
Flights, formalities and safety
SniperAir tracks prices and alerts you; it does not sell or book tickets. Italy is in the Schengen area; entry rules and health cover depend on your country of departure and may change, so check your government's official guidance before booking. As in any busy resort, keep an eye on your belongings on the beach and in crowds, and follow posted swimming advice.
When to go
Hot, humid summers and very quiet winters on the seafront
Winter (December to February)
The seafront is deserted and the sea cold according to Wikivoyage (EN); the city centre stays open, with sales in January and February (Wikivoyage ES).
Spring (March to May)
A quiet time for the historic centre, the Roman monuments and the Fellini Museum before the sunbathers arrive.
Summer (June to August)
Full beach season with a lively shore; the Notte Rosa, an early-July festival along the riviera, draws crowds (Wikipedia EN). Check dates.
Autumn (September to November)
Early autumn can still suit the beach, depending on the year; Wikipedia (EN) says rainfall is spread across the year with a peak in October.
Wikipedia (EN) describes a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) moderated by the Adriatic, with autumn and winter temperatures among the mildest in Emilia-Romagna and high humidity all year. We give no monthly averages because they vary with the reference period. To combine swimming with sightseeing, the start and end of summer are often a good compromise; for a cultural trip, the low season is calmer.
By length of stay
What to do in Rimini by length of stay
Beach and old town
The Marina, the Ponte di Tiberio, the Arch of Augustus, the Tempio Malatestiano and Borgo San Giuliano.
Fellini and surroundings
The Fellini Museum, Castel Sismondo, the Domus of the Surgeon and a theme park if you travel with children.
Day trips
San Marino (about 27 km, Wikipedia FR), Ravenna (about 51 km), Urbino (about 62 km) and Bologna (about 120 km).
In pictures
Rimini in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Rimini
How far is Rimini airport from the centre?
Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) is in Miramare, roughly 5 to 8 km from the centre depending on the source (Wikipedia EN, FR; Wikivoyage EN, DE). A city bus links it to the railway station; check timetables before you travel.
Is Rimini only about the beach?
No: the town has an Arch of Augustus from 27 BC, a Ponte di Tiberio finished in AD 21, the Renaissance Tempio Malatestiano and a museum dedicated to Federico Fellini (Wikipedia ES, EN).
Is the beach in Rimini free?
Access to the beach and the sea is free, but most of the shore is taken by establishments that rent sunchairs and umbrellas; unmanaged free stretches exist (Wikivoyage EN).
When is the best time to go to Rimini?
Summer is the peak beach season; in the low season the seafront is far quieter and some shops close, while the centre stays open (Wikivoyage EN, ES).
Which day trips are possible from Rimini?
San Marino, Ravenna, Urbino or Bologna, between about 27 and 120 km away (Wikipedia FR; Wikivoyage DE).
What should I eat in Rimini?
Piadina, handmade pasta from Romagna cooking, and Adriatic fish (Wikipedia ES; Wikivoyage EN).
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