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Surroundings
Santarcangelo di Romagna
Every moment of the year is an opportunity to plan a visit to the town and enjoy its sites.
Set on a gentle hill, called Colle di Giove, the typical structure of the fortified medieval village that characterises it is still recognisable today.
There are many reasons why Santarcangelo deserves to be visited: for its strong Romagna identity and the atmosphere of a large village, for its architectural beauty and for the international events and festivals that are held there.
In the restaurants, you can taste homemade dishes and handmade pasta.
About 10 Km from Rimini
San Leo
The ancient village is located on a huge rocky boulder that is impassable on all sides, behind the Republic of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera, in the Val Marecchia.
San Leo, the marvellous capital of art, mentioned by Dante Alighieri in the Divine Comedy, is the fulcrum of the historical region of Montefeltro and is the city that gave it its name.
Known for its historical and geopolitical events, a tourist destination of excellence, it is counted among the most beautiful villages in Italy. In addition to the suggestive fortress, you can admire the ancient Romanesque buildings: Pieve, Cathedral and Tower.
From San Leo you can enjoy a magnificent view along the Marecchia valley to the sea.
About 30 Km from Rimini
Verucchio
With a medieval layout and a wealth of historic buildings, Verucchio was the nerve centre of the so-called Villanovan civilisation and "cradle of the Malatesta".
The power of the Malatesta began here.
Numerous artifacts are preserved in the Civic Archaeological Museum.
In Villa Verucchio, a hamlet on the plain, there is the Franciscan Convent which, according to tradition, was founded by San Francesco in 1213. In its cloister stands a majestic cypress which is said to have originated from the staff planted and made green by the Saint himself.
Restaurants, taverns and trattorias in these parts offer typical dishes of the Romagna tradition.
Riccione
Located on the Adriatic Riviera of Romagna, Riccione is one of the most renowned seaside resorts on the Adriatic where fashion, elegance, sparkling atmosphere and the pleasures of life conquer visitors.
The large equipped beach, the trendy clubs, the water parks, the discos on the hills, and the nightlife on the beach make it particularly attractive to young people and those who love a holiday full of spontaneity and glamour.
Visiting Riccione is pleasant at any time of year, although the Green Pearl of the Adriatic is at its best in the period from spring to summer.
About 12 Km from Rimini
Cesenatico
In the picturesque old town, which blends harmoniously with modern urban buildings, you can still breathe the atmosphere of the ancient fishing village.
Its origins date back to 1302, when the canal port was dug and a fortress was built to defend it. In 1502, Leonardo da Vinci designed the Port Canale, still the pride of the town. In the oldest part of the Porto Canale, the Marine Museum with historic boats testifies to the maritime identity of Cesenatico.
The cuisine of Cesenatico, based on very fresh fish, offers the best of traditional seafood cuisine in the characteristic restaurants along the Porto Canale.
About 22 Km from Rimini
Gradara
Gradara is known above all for its beautiful Rocca.
The history of Gradara is closely linked to the vicissitudes of its castle, subject to domination over the centuries by the Malatesta, Sforza and Della Rovere families, and to the love story of Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Rimini, made immortal by the verses of Canto V of Dante's Inferno.
Around the castle you can walk the Path of lovers that goes round the hill, from which you can admire the sharecropping landscape of the Pesaro area.
The typical dish of Gradara is "bigol", hand-made spaghetti.
About 30 Km from Rimini
Torriana e Montebello
Torriana and Montebello are characteristic destinations of the territory subject to the Malatesta Lords.
On top of a rocky spur is the ancient "Scorticata" with the remains of the Malatesta Fortress and the Tower.
Not far away, on another peak, stands the village of Montebello where you can visit the Rocca dei Guidi di Bagno which still today holds the secrets of the ghost of Azzurrina.
Further downstream, the rock of Saiano, stranded on the shore of the Marecchia river, on top of which the Marian Sanctuary has recently been restored.
The two locations also have renowned restaurants and taverns serving traditional cuisine.
About 24 Km from Rimini
San Marino
The city of San Marino, or rather the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, is one of the smallest states in the world.
This small nation is a foreign country on Italian territory, on the border between Emilia Romagna and Marche.
However, what most distinguishes the city is the walk that starts from the top of the Castle and leads to the three main towers. It is a spectacular itinerary known as the Passo delle streghe that offers wonderful panoramic views over Romagna.
About 20 Km from Rimini