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 AdriaticoandCattolica. 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 ofSan
Marinofound
in the
Appenines, the town ofRavennawhich
is famous for it's ceramic art, andBologna.
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, areRimini,Riccione,
andMilano
Marittima,which
are part of theCervia resort.
Riminihas
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
touristic 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 touristic
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.Riminiis
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.Riminiis
also known as the home of
Federico Fellini
(see photo
below of his house inBorgo
San Giuliano di Rimini).
Riccione
Known as the 'green
pearl of the Adriatic',
Riccioneis
internationally renowned as an 'in' holiday destination
and Italian capital of tourism and leisure, attracting
film stars, footballers and famous singers.Riccionehas
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
famousViale
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.Riccioneis
known as an
Italian resort that is very lively, and has some of
the best house music nightclubs and parties
in Italy. It
could be considered anItalian
Ibiza. The nightclubs are based in the centre and
surrounding hills, many have outdoor dance floors and
bars so you can dance until the early hours and watch
the sunrise, and move onto the afterparty if you
dare....
San Marino
San
Marinois
a European 'Microstate'. It is the most ancient Republic
of the World, and is the 3rd smallest country in Europe
after theVaticanandMonaco.
The official language is Italian and currency is the
Euro. It is situated in the
Appenines, the highest peak
being 749 metres, and overlooks theAdriatic
Sea, and
lush countryside ofEmiglia
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 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.
Cerviais
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
Marittimais
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 ofRavennais
world famous for it's mosaic art, and 8 of it's
monuments are officially recognised by UNESCO as 'World
Heritage'.
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