Province of Rimini, Administrative province in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
The Province of Rimini stretches along the Adriatic coast and inland towards the hills of Romagna, covering 25 municipalities across its area. The landscape shifts from wide sandy beaches in the east to gentle green hills further west, cut through by small rivers and country roads.
The territory was established as an independent province in 1992, after splitting from Forlì-Cesena. The decision followed decades of demands by local administrations seeking a separate identity for the coastal strip.
The name Rimini comes from the Latin Ariminum, a settlement that grew where Roman roads crossed. Visitors today can still see the Arch of Augustus and Tiberius Bridge in the main town, while villages like Santarcangelo di Romagna preserve their medieval lanes and cave cellars.
The road network links coastal towns with hill villages, and regular bus routes run between the larger cities and beach areas. Those exploring the hills should expect winding climbs and narrow passages through village centers.
The coastline measures around 33 kilometers from Bellaria-Igea Marina in the north to Cattolica in the south, linking several resorts without natural breaks. This long ribbon of sand is managed by over a thousand beach clubs that set out their sunbeds in colored rows right down to the water.
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