Rimini and Misano event weekends: what to do between sessions
Italy's Adriatic beach strip: Rimini, Riccione and Misano Adriatico, with San Marino on its mountain 25 km inland.
Events we cover in Rimini and Misano
Arriving
Bologna (BLQ) is 1 hour by train to Rimini; Rimini Fellini airport has few flights.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Rimini Marina Centro | Beach hotels with half board. |
| Mid-range | Riccione | Closest resort to the circuit with nightlife. |
| Splurge | Grand Hotel Rimini and hill resorts | Fellini's Grand Hotel and country estates. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hotel Fantasy Rimini
- Mid-range: Hotel Corallo Riccione
- Splurge: Grand Hotel Rimini
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Italia in Miniatura.
- Oltremare and Aquafan in Riccione.
- Mirabilandia near Ravenna.
Rainy-day backups
- Fellini Museum.
- Ravenna mosaics, 1 hour away.
Free things to do
- Tiberius bridge and the Arch of Augustus.
- Beaches between the bathing clubs.
Getting around
- Metromare electric bus links Rimini and Riccione along the coast.
- Shuttles run from Riccione to Misano on race days.
- Trenitalia Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed trains link Milan, Florence, Rome and Venice; book ahead for event weekends.
- Validate paper regional train tickets before boarding; contactless works on most city metros.