© DiskArt™ 1988 RIMINI RIVIERA: YOUR HOLIDAYS RIVIERA DI RIMINI RIMINI RIVIERA YOUR HOLIDAYS 1 Provincia di Rimini Assessorato al Turismo Piazza Malatesta, 28 47923 Rimini - Italia tel. +39 0541 716379 fax +39 0541 786010 [email protected] www.riviera.rimini.it 2 RIMINI RIVIERA: YOUR HOLIDAYS Rimini Riviera Malatesta & Montefeltro 7 Discovery thrills and emotions 43 La dolce vita in the hills of Rimini Discoveries The Conca Valley Rimini 46 The passion 15 Hospitality since of a great discovery the beginning of time The Marecchia Valley Riccione 53 Where memory 21 Happy to surprise you and beauty meet Bellaria Igea Marina The Republic of San Marino 26 Your smile is our smile 58 A Country to fall in love with Cattolica 32 Holidays as i like them Emotions Misano Adriatico 65 On the beach 39 An ocean of energy 66 In history and art 68 Fellini’s city 71 In the amusement parks 72 At the table 75 At nightfall 76 Out in the open and wellness on the riviera 81 Meeting people, and doing business… 82 In the centre of action Where we are 86 How to get here 3 4 RIMINI RIVIERA 5 6 DISCOVERY THRILLS AND EMOTIONS It is easy to say Rimini Riviera and in their genes. Whilst Rimini Riviera think you know all about it. It is so well- is true to its tradition - its vocation known that people immediately think of for welcoming visitors with hospitality - the beach, entertainment at all hours, it is constantly open to change. Over local specialities such as “piadina”, the years the beach has changed (40 the warm Romagnolo hospitality, the kilometres of beach facilities) where fiestas, events… That is all true and generations of Europeans have had authentic. Come and see for yourself. their first seaside experience; its over And yet Rimini Riviera has much 2,000 hotels have changed, becoming more to offer, even to those who more up-to-date and able to satisfy have already been there on holiday, and the requirements of their guests; the not just because there are still other wide tree-lined streets have changed to places to visit, monuments to see and become more beautiful and convenient panoramas not yet contemplated. But for walking or shopping; occasions for also because Rimini Riviera is never entertainment and leisure activities the same, there is always something have developed along new lines (the new to discover because the people boom in theme parks); new facilities from this part of Romagna, on the have been created (trades fair, shores of the Adriatic, are a dynamic harbour, congress centre) to benefit race, full of initiative, imagination and people visiting for business or pleasure creativity. They enjoy a challenge and and there is a variety of choice for want to reach their goals. They have it moments of relaxation. 7 Though Rimini Riviera changes courteous words or empathy with every day it continues to regard to needs and requirements are maintain the original spirit not things which can be learned from which has led many to choose it for a manual on how to be the perfect their holidays over the years. This is hotelier. However, on the Rimini because the Riviera is no artificial Riviera they can be experienced every tourist village, created on the drawing day because this natural spontaneity board to be reproduced anywhere. has always been part and parcel of It is part of a region which has the true Romagnolo character. infused its professional approach to The Riviera changes face, develops, hospitality and tourist facilities with becomes more refined and the welcoming spirit of genuine welcoming but even so this would cordiality which has always not be enough to explain its attraction been part of its tradition. The without taking into account the tourist is a person with a face to be warmth and humanity with which remembered, an identity; a network guests are received. of interaction with others. He is a By means of words and illustrations, guest who should be treated these pages are an invitation to with every respect, in the same explore, for the first time as it were, way as we welcome a friend into our a corner of Italy where enjoyment home. This kind of smile, handshake, is the order of the day. 8 9 DISCOVERIES 10 DISCOVERIES 11 12 RIMINI 13 14 HOSPITALITY SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME Many years have gone by since 30th come up with new ideas. July 1843, when the Preferential Now there are almost 300 hotels Bathing Establishment was first open all the year round, ready to inaugurated in Rimini at the dawn accommodate the thousands of of seaside tourism in Italy and the managers and businessmen who world. Almost 170 years later, this arrive in town to attend trade beach is famous all over Europe fairs (at one of the most modern and is still one of the most loved facilities in Europe) or international and sought after by tourists conferences. This latter influx is from Italy and abroad. Rimini has destined to further increase in the been able to comprehend, and often future thanks to the ultra-modern anticipate, their wishes in a tradition complex housing the Palacongressi founded upon the very culture of Congress Centre only a short hospitality. distance from the historic town Rimini’s success can be attributed not centre. Even lovers of active holidays only to the classic winning formula and wellness choose this capital of the of seaside holidays for every Riviera as their preferred destination. one, with family run hotels, good An ancient heart is still beating cuisine, beach facilities and the warm in Rimini and in recent years this hospitality of Romagna, but also in the historic aspect has rediscovered its ability of the local people to inspire antique splendour, authoritatively creative development and continually drawing the attention of visitors 15 looking for new cultural stimuli. From been restored to house exhibitions of monuments dating back to Roman international interest. times (Arch of Augustus, Bridge of These diverse aspects to do with - Tiberius, Roman Amphitheatre, the culture, tourism, congresses, business Surgeon’s House - internationally and welfare - confirm Rimini’s claim unique) to others of Mediaeval and to be ‘the beach of Europe’ even Renaissance origins, the lover of in our new millennium. It is a meeting beauty will find satisfaction. place between individuals and peoples The thirteenth century frescos in the who, though different, come back apse of the Church of St. Augustine again and again because they feel at and the Crucifix by Giotto are home here, in a place where there is examples of mediaeval treasures left something new to discover every year in the town by artists who stimulated and where they can experience lasting the blossoming of the Arts in the emotions. Renaissance period. Thanks to the The city, birthplace of the great powerful Malatesta family there Federico Fellini (a dreamer, an is the richly decorated Malatesta anarchic and a ready wit - the same Temple, designed by Leon Battista characteristics displayed by his fellow Alberti and the fortress Castel citizens), abounds in fascinating tales, Sigismondo, built by Sigismondo some of which the Maestro portrayed Pandolfo Malatesta which has now on screen. 16 17 18 RICCIONE 19 20 HAPPY TO SURPRISE YOU People who want to enjoy themselves In the evenings, Viale Ceccarini like Riccione. By day or night the with its most elegant boutiques and town has thousands of opportunities fashionable coffee bars becomes the to offer for all. Young people preferred place to go for a stroll. By or families with children can all late afternoon people are already in spend unforgettable hours in the the bars to chat over an aperitif. If you amusement parks: from the want to keep up to date with the latest exciting water slides at Aquafan to summer tendencies, it is enough to the fascinating Oltremare with its join the trendy crowd in the area from playful dolphins. the railway to Piazzale Roma. Of all the night-life on the Riviera Those who enjoy active holidays Riccione is the leader. On the like Riccione, too. The town has nearby hillsides there are discos many sports facilities. Cyclists famous all over Europe and on the are accommodated with cordiality beach, in the area bordering that and competence at the numerous of Rimini, there are many places full Bike Hotels which offer them of young people attracted by the hospitality and facilities tailored to magic of music and dancing on their needs. Once out of the hotel, the seashore under the stars. after just a short ride, you enter Furthermore, the town organizes the green hilly countryside of the numerous events to entertain its Valconca, dominated by castles and guests, winter and summer alike. picturesque villages. 21 Riccione is made for socializing. It is unequalled for its leisure activities and entertainment: for example it is enough to mention the Aquafan and Oltremare parks. However, Riccione is also a place where assemblies, congresses and company meetings take place. The newly-built modern Congress Centre is situated right by Viale Ceccarini with its elegant coffee bars and glittering shop windows, so that, coming out from the centre after a working day one finds oneself immersed in a holiday atmosphere. The town is full of life and just waiting to impart thrills and emotion. Guests can have the pleasure of walking along the recently renewed promenade or of going into the town to see the villas in art nouveau style surrounded by luxuriant gardens. 22 23 24 BELLARIA IGEA MARINA 25 YOUR SMILE IS OUR SMILE Bellaria Igea Marina was a small old kinds and a profusion of coffee fishing village which, in the course bars, pubs and entertainment.