Rimini

In the 30's the first beach bars and facilities were officially opened, this marked the beginning of the seaside tourism, to be followed 50 years later by the Kursaal and the most famous Grand Hotel in Italy which is closely linked to the recollection and nostalgia of Fellini.

Thus was the Ostend of Italy destined to develop, following the tourist boom in the '60s and '70s into the European holiday capital, thanks to the quantity and quality of the tourist facilities.

In the evenings the town becomes a great open air stage: performances, night life, discotheques, bars, ice- cream parlours, disco pubs and a wide variety of night life venues. There are countless cultural, sporting, recreational, amusement and fitness proposals to satisfy even the most demanding of visitors.

The city is a major trade- fair, conference centre and every year hosts events of international interest such as exhibitions, large sporting events and round tables of outstanding significance.

For many years Rimini and the Adriatic Riviera has been a favourite destination for sporting holidays. Rimin itself has had a growth of several international sports events each year, together with trade fairs and other specialised occasions that focus on sport and activity holidays. The success of this project can be attributed with the chance to combine holidays and sport, but also by amateur clubs, associations and sports groups who choose the Adriatic Riviera for their tournaments and sporting events.