With 15 kilometres of beaches and the warm waters of the Adriatic, Rimini is one of the most frequented summer holiday destinations, favored both by the tourists and the locals. The Rimini Riviera consists of 10 beaches: Marina Centro Pedrera, Viserba, Rivabella, Viserbella, San Giuliano Mare, Bellariva, Marebello, Rivazzurra and Miramare. Most of the resorts are kept clean and allow a wide range of water sports, such as sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing and canoeing. Keep in mind, however, that the Rimini Riviera tends to be crowded from July to August, so if you value a calm and relaxing atmosphere, you should consider scheduling your stay in Rimini for September, when the hordes of tourists are already heading home.

In case you've had enough of the golden beaches and the burning heat, stroll along to the town centre, where there are numerous historical sights and tourist attractions, providing a treat for history lovers and a shelter for the sun-struck. Undoubtedly, Rimini's best-known landmark is Tiberius Bridge. Erected over the Marecchia River by decree of Emperor Augustus, the bridge was brought to completion by Augustus' successor Tiberius in the 1st Century AD. The five-arch bridge made of Istria stone is one of the most remarkable Roman bridges, evidencing the virtuosity of ancient engineers.

Another important monument in Rimini is Sismondo Castle. Unfortunately, little has been preserved of this once-majestic palace, which was built in the 15th Century by Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta to manifest his power and prestige. Equipped with 160 windows and six tall towers, the castle covered about 3,000 square metres and was surrounded by a moat with four drawbridges. The depictions of the original palace and its environs can be read upon a historic bronze medallion made by the artist Matteo de' Pasti, and on a famous fresco by Piero della Francesca, painted on the walls of the Malatesta Temple. Having undergone a major restoration process, the castle is now a venue for various cultural events.