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An undisputed leader in terms of tourist amenities in Europe, Emilia Romagna is not simply one region but rather two regions in one, encompassing traditions, culture, sports, typical cuisine, the sea, wellbeing, entertainment and first-class accommodations capable of meeting all the needs of holidaying families. Its coast comprises 130 km of equipped beaches designed for children, including specialised services, aquaparks, restaurants and pubs, shopping streets, and itineraries amidst nature and history and it is a must in the summer for anyone looking for amenities and the opportunity to choose from among a thousand ways to relax and be entertained. A holiday in these local seaside resorts in other periods of the year also means experiencing the charm and spectacular view of the seaside, tasting typical cuisine, discovering art and history during art tours and abandoning oneself to moments of wellbeing at the thermal baths or spas in quality hotels.
Rimini, the holiday capital, boasts over 100 years of receiving tourists. The secret to its success are the warm hospitality of its inhabitants, 15 km of beach with seaside facilities equipped for families, amusement parks and services designed for children, 2,000 years of fascinating sea-related history and genuine cuisine enriched with many flavours. Who doesn’t know what a typical piadina romagnola (typical flat bread of Romagna) is? And what about good Sangiovese di Romagna wine? Rimini is a resort to be discovered by following the majestic traces left by twenty centuries of history, such as the Arco d’Augusto (Arch of Augustus), Ponte di Tiberio (Tiberius Bridge), Sismondo Castle, Malatestiano Temple, Roman Amphitheatre and Museo della città (Museum of the City), which preserves the past of Rimini and its surrounding area, or the Domus del Chirurgo (Surgeon’s House), the archaeological site recently opened to the public after 18 years of patient restorations. For individuals looking to combine holidays and wellbeing, Rimini Terme overlook the Miramare public beach. These thermal baths are in the forefront in terms of spiritual and physical wellbeing. Riccione - also known as the Green Pearl of the Adriatic Sea - and its combined 135 seaside facilities designed for families, 41 rescue stations, some 3,500 beach umbrellas and cabanas, and its baby points and sports-designated areas offer one of the most complete ranges of seaside amenities in all of Italy.
Families can count on sophisticated coffee shops, excellent fish restaurants, shopping in the most renowned streets of the old town centre (like Viale Ceccarini and Viale Dante), and the greatest amusement parks along the Riviera Romagnola coastline, such as Aquafan, Oltremare, Imax, Fiabilandia and Italia in Miniatura. The local calendar of events also includes gastronomy, sports and music, which put Riccione under the press’ spotlight every summer.
Traditional Romagna gastronomy is skilfully combined with the latest culinary trends. Actually, Riccione teaches when it comes to fashion and trends! The piadina is always on the tables of the Green Pearl, as are meat and fish barbecues, cold cuts, cheese from the hinterland and excellent wine. It’s impossible not to have a good time in Riccione! The spas in quality hotels and Riccione Terme thermal baths in the heart of the resort ensure wellbeing and relaxation for old and young guests alike.
Surrounded by green hills, Misano Adriatico boasts numerous seaside facilities, quality accommodations, a renowned marina and a nature reserve on the Conca River. Bellaria-Igea Marina is a small peaceful town 15 km from Rimini and is ideal for families with children looking for a relaxing seaside holiday under the sun also providing a chance to enjoy some good food. Beaches designed for children alternate along the C. Colombo promenade with the recent renewed street and sandy-shore furniture, Isola dei Platani square in Bellaria and the pedestrian precinct in Igea Marina for pleasant strolls and shopping. Cattolica (the last seaside resort in the Province of Rimini before leaving Romagna for the Marche) is also called the Queen of the Adriatic due to its clear blue water and beach with very fine golden sand extending for 3 kilometres, which is protected from the sea by the Gabicce Monte headland. Many events are dedicated to this land’s cultural and gourmet traditions and there is much entertainment for the entire family, including pedestrian precincts, an entertainment arena, the new Cattolica seashore and a marina that can accommodate over 200 boats.
Moving to the Province of Forli’-Cesena, we encounter Cesenatico, an ancient small fishing town well-known for its picturesque old town centre and canal harbour designed by Leonardo da Vinci. This is also the location of the Museo della Marineria (Maritime Museum and Antiquarium), which displays ancient fishing boats and represents the city’s maritime identity. The Presepe della Marineria (maritime nativity scene) is set up here in the winter; old crafts linked with maritime activities are staged on the boats. The Casa Moretti museum is not too far away, with the objects used daily and original texts by this great protagonist of 20th-century literature.
There are many sports facilities here even though Cesenatico is the capital of cycle tourism, thanks to bicycle paths in parks and to first-class accommodations. The rich calendar of events offers concerts, themed evenings with tastings, and Concerti all’alba or Notturni alle Conserve daytime and evening music events not to mention an outdoor theatre and local street markets on cool summer evenings.
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