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Rimini
Miles of beach, nightlife and a Roman old town.
Italy's classic beach resort: miles of sand and nightlife by the sea, with a Roman old town behind it, Fellini's home town and an easy bus up to hilltop San Marino.
Places to see
Arch of AugustusSight · The oldest surviving Roman arch in northern Italy, standing at the start of the road to…Free
Tempio MalatestianoChurch · An unfinished white marble temple front wrapped around an older church; inside, a Giotto…Free
Castel Sismondo and the Fellini MuseumMuseum · A squat brick castle that now holds the museum of film director Federico Fellini,…≈ A$18
When to go
- Jan7° / 1°Some rainQuiet
- Feb9° / 2°Some rainQuiet
- Mar13° / 5°Some rainQuiet
- Apr17° / 9°Some rainQuiet
- May22° / 13°Some rainBusy
- Jun26° / 17°Mostly dryVery busy
- Jul29° / 20°Mostly dryVery busy
- Aug29° / 20°Mostly dryVery busy
- Sep
Staying and getting around
Good areas to stay
The old town. Roman Rimini: the arch, the bridge, the castle and the squares between them.
Borgo San Giuliano. A painted old fishermen's quarter across the Roman bridge, full of trattorias.
The seafront. Miles of beach clubs, hotels and nightlife; busy in summer, shut up in winter.
Flying in
Rimini Fellini (RMI): Bus to Rimini station, about 20 min, ≈ A$4. Few flights outside summer.
Bologna Marconi (BLQ): Marconi Express to Bologna Centrale, then a train to Rimini, about 1 h 40 min, ≈ A$35.
Flewaway's estimate for the usual budget way into Rimini; check times and fares before you fly.
Getting around
Mostly on foot. A single ticket is ≈ A$3. The old town is walkable and the beach is a 15-minute walk from the station. The Metromare bus runs along the seafront to Riccione (check).
Tourist tax
Rimini's tourist tax: usually about €1–2 a person a night in hostels and B&Bs, more in hotels; under-14s don't pay. Paid at check-in (check).
