I think Italy is one of the most beautiful Mediterranean countries in Europe, with friendly people, their melodic language, and delicious pizzas.
This is my fourth time returning to Rimini – I’ve been here twice with my friend, once with Liam when he was one, and this year we celebrated my little boy’s 4th birthday there.
But why do I recommend Rimini?
The flight is just 1 hour and 20 minutes – the plane barely takes off, and it’s already starting to land. If you don’t want to take a taxi, you can take the number 9 bus from the airport into the city. There’s a ticket machine next to the bus stop where you can buy your ticket.
The hotels are mostly located along the coast, but they’re just a few minutes’ walk from the main road. If you need to go further to reach your hotel, you can easily use the coastal number 11 bus.
You can buy a ticket for 1.5 euros at the small coastal “Tabaccheria,” and one ticket is valid for 75 minutes.
Rimini’s beach stretches for several kilometers, with beautiful golden sand, and at the beginning of each “Banio,” there are small playgrounds where children can try out various games.
The sunbeds and umbrellas cost 5 euros, but of course, renting them is not mandatory.
We were in Rimini at the end of May, and it was already 28-30 degrees, so it’s a good idea to prepare with sunscreen, especially if you’re with a small child.
Why do I love Rimini?
I could write about this for a long time, but I’ll highlight the most important points:
• 15 kilometers of golden sandy beach.
• Slowly deepening sea water.
• We could already get into the water in May, but the sea is especially pleasant in the summer and autumn.
• You can collect small shells on the beach.
• You don’t need to book a hotel directly on the beach to be just a few minutes away from the sea.
• The streets near the beach are full of hotels.
• This place is affordable even for single-parent families.
• It’s a great starting point to visit many beautiful cities: Bologna, Florence, Ancona.
We explored Ancona, which was just a little over an hour by train.
• For just 5 euros, we can visit a small country – you can easily reach San Marino by taking the buses that depart from next to the Rimini train station. It’s worth visiting this tiny country on top of the mountain, as it offers a completely different experience compared to the seaside Rimini.
• In Rimini, you’ll find the Kiko cosmetics store, which unfortunately isn’t available in Hungary yet, but it’s one of my favorite brands, and I couldn’t resist treating myself to something this time as well.
• It’s worth heading into the city center, where we can walk through charming little streets filled with colorful houses all the way to the harbor. There, we can admire numerous sailboats and fishing boats, and on the right side, we’ll also spot the lighthouse.
At the end of the harbor, there’s the huge Ferris wheel, which offers quite an impressive sight in the evenings, glowing in the dark.
It’s also worth walking to Piazza Cavour, which has a true Italian atmosphere, and we can admire the Arco d’Augusto triumphal arch on Rimini’s main street.
You can easily reach the Fiabilandia amusement park by taking the number 9 bus.
Keep in mind that after 9 PM, the number 11 bus running along the coast only runs every half hour. We forgot about this and ended up walking 5.5 kilometers back to our hotel at night.
Overall, we spent a wonderful four days in Rimini. I would gladly go back anytime, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves the sea and the Italian atmosphere.
