Grand Hotel Rimini

Holidays to Rimini can be as carefree or cultured as you like, and it’s very much a place of two halves. Pitch up at one of the beach clubs along the ten-mile stretch of sun-baked shoreline to sunbathe, swim and soak up the lively atmosphere, ordering tapas and cocktails overlooking the glittering Adriatic Sea. Or step back in time and explore the Renaissance town, which boasts quaint pastel buildings and narrow streets. Cross the stone arches of the Roman-built Ponte di Tiberio and find yourself in an old fisherman's quarter, or delve into an ancient surgeon’s house, where the 2nd-century floor mosaics remain alongside curious collections of artefacts. 
 
In the evenings, Rimini comes alive with its buzzing nightlife scene. You could stay in the city and spend an evening in the cantinetta, the old cellars around San Gregorio Square. For the liveliest scene, head to Riviera Romagnola, where the bars, huge nightclubs, and live music venues come alive, and you can dance the night away.