A slow and healthy itinerary among off-season beaches, cycle paths and inland villages, from Riccione to Rimini up to Gradara.
If you are looking for a environmentally friendly weekend e romantic a Ricinfar from the nightlife and mass tourism, this itinerary takes you Discover another Riviera.
Ricinoff season, pace changes completely. Far from the most famous image of crowded establishments, the city reveals a quieter side: the open seamulti shore passable without haste, the bike paths which stretches towards Rimini and the hinterland.
We arrived here with the idea of living a weekend no cars, moving as much as possible bicycle e piedthe. Our starting point was a eco-friendly hotel near the sea, in a convenient area to get to the beach immediately and start slowly exploring the city.
Where to sleep in Riccione: eco-friendly hotel near the sea
L’Choose Hotel Suites & Spa it is located a few steps from the beach, and a small green oasis. The internal and external spaces are full of it plant e fioriThe passion of the owners can be felt in every corner of the structure.
They are available to guests free bikesgreat for moving freely without the need for a car. Those traveling in an electric car can count on it Dedicated columns for free charging.
The day begins with rich breakfast buffet that enhances the territory: fresh local products, options biological and authentic care for quality, from freshly baked cakes to freshly made homemade yoghurt.
For those looking for a moment’s break, the Spa “Le Ninfe” and the swimming pool with water heated by the energy of the sun, offering a natural well-being experience, in line with the philosophy of the structure.
The beach out of season: the sea in its most authentic form
It is located within walking distance of the hotel Beach 61famed for “Enrico the Lifeguard”, the historic voice of a Radio Deejay. A well-kept and welcoming establishment, with hot showers, relaxation areas, beach volleyball and tennis courts, dedicated spaces for games and areas also designed for four-legged friends.
But it is out of season that this place reveals the truest side. When the umbrellas disappear, the beach returns to its essence: wide, quiet, free. It is the perfect time to walk without hasterun along the shore, play with the dog or collect shells.
A simple experience, where the sea returns to its more natural rhythms.
Moving by bike: the choice that changes the journey
If there is one thing we understood right away it is the bicycle it is the best way to discover Riccione and its surroundings. Here everything invites you to cycle: the area is flat, the routes are well maintained and a different landscape is discovered with each itinerary. Here are three bike routes to try:
1. Parco del Mare shore: from Riccione to Rimini or Gabicce
This is an easy and fair way. The coastal stretch between Rimini and Riccione — part of the large system of Marine Park — one of the most dedicated European areas today open air fitness: a constantly changing waterfront that transforms the seashore into a space made of greenery, cycle paths, pedestrian areas and areas dedicated to sport and relaxation.
You can cycle towards Rimini for approx 10 km on a continuous, smooth and safe cycle path, suitable for all. Along the way you will find tree-lined squares, calisthenics areas, playgrounds and children’s areas living rooms with sea view a place to stop for a break.
Verso Gabicce Marerather, the way of approx 8 km it gradually becomes more panoramic, with a more natural atmosphere, especially in the last sections.
Stop along the road for a quick swim or a coffee overlooking the sea, and when you reach Gabicce go up towards the headland: the landscape changes completely.
Additional advice: out early in the morning or at sunset, when the light is more beautiful and the temperature more pleasant.
2. Conca cycling path: from the sea to the countryside
If you want to discover a less touristic place, head south and the cycle path along the Conca river. The way of approx 13 km it is surrounded by greenery and suitable for everyone.
Following the course of the river, the city gradually moves away until it leaves room for its rural landscape made up of fields, rows of trees, small bridges and silence much deeper than the coast.
Additional advice: bring water and something good – bread, cheese, fruit – and stop for a simple picnic by the river.
3. Outside Riccione: the Bicipolitana and Rimini by bike
If you want to go further, Rimini offers a very extensive cycling network: the Biicipolitanaa kind of metro on two wheels that connects the sea, the historic center and parks. Among the most beautiful routes is theGreen Ringwhich runs through urban parks, running alongside the ancient walls and reaches the Tiberius Bridge and the suggestive Borgo San Giuliano.
Those who love the hinterland can go into business for the Val Marecchia or verse small villages and campaigns.
Additional advice: for an even more comfortable experience, you can combine bikes and transport: the service Metromare connects Rimini and Riccione quickly and ecologically.
On foot to discover the Freedom of Riccione
Riccione is not only the sea. Among the avenues and tree-lined gardens you can find an elegant heritage from the beginning of the twentieth century, when the city was one of the first holiday destinations in Italy. This slow walk allows you to discover refined architecture, where there is style Liberty e Art Nouveau they can be recognized in sinuous lines, floral decorations and pastel colors.
We start from Villa Franceschiwith its belvedere tower and now an exhibition space, to then reach the adjacent one Villa Lodi Feimmersed in the greenery of John Paul II Park. Continue on viale Milano with Villa Mussolini, Villa Antolini e Villa Bellaamong historic residences and decorative details that tell of another era.
They are Viale Gramsci you meet the icons of Riccione hospitality as Grand Hotel Bathsand between the sea and the center you can find ancient pensions and residences such as the former Pension Florenza and theHotel de la Ville. Beyond the railway, the route continues between gardens and more hidden villas Villa Pullè, Villa Grazios e Villa Serafiniwhere Liberty meets the most modern lines of the twentieth century.
An itinerary to experience slowly, looking up the details and letting yourself be guided by the light and history of the city.
A romantic route towards the hinterland: Gradara
About half an hour’s drive from Riccione, the landscape changes again as you enter the Gradara village. Here time seems to follow different rules. The medieval wallsthe narrow paths, the dominant position on the hills transform the visit into a romantic interlude.
It is no coincidence that Gradara is known as “Capital of the Middle Ages and Love”, which is closely linked to the story of Paolo and Francesca, immortalized by the verses of Dante Alighieri.
The impact of the scenery of both the walls of the city immediately: the outer one, with towers and ramparts, encompasses the village from above, while the inner one leads to the historic heart through the Porta dell’Orologio and via Umberto I, between shopssmall rooms and atmospheres of times gone by.
The center of the visit is the Gradara Fortressa medieval force from the 12th century expanded over the centuries by the Malatesta, Sforza and Della Rovere families. Today it can be visited and it preserves rooms furnished between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, frescoes and valuable works. Among the most impressive spaces are Lucrezia Borgia’s dressing room and Francesca’s room, the symbolic heart of the love legend that made the village famous.
The Walk lovers hi the paths of the Bosco di Paolo and Francescafrom which opens a Panorama that alternates hills, cultivated fields and unexpected views of the Adriatic Sea.
Additional advice: visit it in the late afternoon or evening, when the village empties, the light becomes warm and Gradara reveals its most charming and romantic soul.
An idea for an eco-friendly weekend in Riccione
Day 1
- come + bike on shore
- sunset at the beach
- afternoon spa
Day 2
- Conca bike + picnic
- evening to relax
- evening in Gradara
Day 3
- a tour among the Liberty Villas
- lunch by the sea
- a relaxing evening spent on the beach
You will discover another Riccione, which will be discovered at a slower pace. A destination to explore on foot or by bike, between the sea and the hills.
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