Colle di Covignano
Thanks to its large influx of tourists, Rimini is undoubtedly a melting pot of art, history and diverse cultures, as well as events, exhibitions, fairs and attractions that make it truly unique.
Geographically speaking, one of the most picturesque spots in Rimini is the Colle di Covignano, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea and the town whilst savouring a delicious piadina at Bar Ilde.
Covignano is also home to the Dinz Rialto Museum of Non-European Cultures, housed in Villa Alvarado. It is a fascinating ethno-anthropological museum, established thanks to donations made by the Paduan explorer Delfino Dinz Rialto, which he collected during his numerous travels.
On the Hill of Covignano stands the Church of the Grazie, the oldest and most prestigious Franciscan Marian shrine in the Diocese of Rimini and in the city itself. The shrine houses the statue of the Blessed Virgin who, according to the people of Rimini, raised her eyes to heaven, imploring for the salvation of Rimini from the plague of the 17th century.
Federico Fellini and Rimini
The delights of the palate
In Rimini, one must never overlook the delights of the palate, which also become a feast for the eyes: the ruby red of Sangiovese, the typical wine of Romagna, the blue of the fish from the Adriatic and the gold of ground wheat, the basic ingredient for ‘piadina’, are the colours of Romagna’s cuisine.
The typical Romagna culinary tradition, which blends coastal and rural influences, can be found everywhere: in kiosks, bars, pubs, restaurants of all kinds, piadina shops and taverns.
The most popular and delicious dishes are undoubtedly the hot piadinas (made from flour, water, salt and lard), served with cold cuts (prosciutto, salami, testa, coppa and porchetta) and squacquerone (a typical soft cheese from Romagna), as well as fish dishes (particularly oily fish) and unmissable pasta dishes such as tagliatelle with ragù, cappelletti, ravioli and strozzapreti, lasagne and nidi di rondine.
When it comes to main courses, the favourite is barbecued meat (sausages, mutton, beef, spare ribs, liver), but also roast rabbit, served with a side of vegetables au gratin, or grilled fish (including various types of skewers and fried fish).
Finally, a good glass of Sangiovese red or Trebbiano white is a must.
Blue Flag in Rimini
Finally, the city of Rimini takes great pride in having been awarded the Blue Flag for eight consecutive years.
The Blue Flag is a European award presented by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), in collaboration with various consortia responsible for the collection of used batteries and waste oil, such as COOU and COBAT.
The famous flag is awarded to local authorities along Italy’s coastlines and to port authorities, in recognition of their positive efforts to protect the environment and the marine ecosystem.
Every year, in-depth inspections and analyses are carried out to assess the quality of bathing waters and the coastline, the safety of beaches, the services provided, and environmental education.
Measures are also required at a local level to prevent the environment from being damaged by tourism: wastewater treatment systems, separate waste collection and further initiatives to support sustainable tourism.
The awards ceremony and celebrations take place every year at various beach resorts in Rimini, in recognition of the work carried out not only by the local council but also by all those working in the tourism and hospitality sectors.
