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If you’ve read our initial article on some of the beautiful seaside towns of the Riviera Romagnola overlooking the Adriatic coast then here are a few more treasures to add to the collection! Stay in a gorgeous vacation rental in Emilia Romagna close to the coast where you can experience all the action!

The quieter resort of Gabicce offers tourists the opportunity to sunbath along the beautiful San Bartolo beach. Challenge yourself to a bike ride up the mountain to the natural park of Monte San Bartolo which boasts stunning views of the Adriatic Sea.

The Rivera Romagnola is a famous stretch of coast where land meets sea in the region of Emilia Romagna. Come to visit some of the popular seaside towns along this part of the Adriatic coast, each one with something special to offer holiday makers!

Stay in a picturesque villa on the Adriatic coast where you can soak in the warm sun rays and breathe in the fresh salty air during your magical holiday!

The seaside resort of Riccione is bursting with fun things for tourists to do and see! There are superb cycling and walking paths weaving along the seafront here lined with pretty shops and restaurants where you can stretch your legs under the warm sunshine.

Why not cool off in the afternoon with a trip to a renowned water park here, one of the largest in all of Italy! With many other amusement parks dotted across Riccione town, this resort is ideal for families but also has its fair share of great nightclubs for those who want to party until the early hours!

Trentino Alto Adige is situated at the very north of Italy, bordering Switzerland and Austria.

This beautiful mountainous territory is home to the Dolomites, a sharp tipped mountain range that raises high above the land. These spectacular mountains were deemed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site to protect their beauty and splendour.

Choose from a lovely selection of vacation villas in Trentino Alto Adige where you could base a wonderful few days, exploring the many attractions of this region.


Nature lovers would thoroughly enjoy a few days trekking through the mountains, forests and plains of Trentino Alto Adige which is networked by lots of lovely little rivers, streams and lakes. In the winter months, ski enthusiasts go whizzing down the mountains of ski resorts like Canazi, Moena and San Martino di Castrozza.

A narrow section of Lake Garda lies in Trentino Alto Adige, between high mountains and a boating trip up this intriguing gorge offers visitors a wonderful chance to escape into the peacefulness and wonderment of nature. Other activities available around Lake Garda include scuba diving, wind surfing and much more! Embark on some scenic walking trails through the Stelvio National Park and explore the fragrant Apple Trail in Val di Non where many thousands of varieties of this delicious crunchy fruit are grown.

Situated on the hills of Arda Valley in Emilia Romagna, Castell'Arquato is a beautiful medieval town that’s certainly worth a visit! This ancient walled settle has changed very little since the tenth century and holds many exquisite treasures for tourists to explore, like the majestic Rocca Viscontea!

Tourists can choose from a lovely collection of villa rentals in Lugagnano Val D'arda, only a few kilometres from Castell’arquato where they can relax in beautiful surroundings for a few days while they explore the area.

A scenic town in Emilia Romagna on the border with Tuscany, Bagno di Romagna is a scenic Orange Flag awarded town with lots to offer tourists.

This is a cosy little community that was first built up around the local thermal springs during Roman times due to the mineral rich therapeutic properties of the water heated below the earth here. Stay in a cosy villa rental in Bibbiena, only a few kilometres from the spa town of Bagno di Romagna where you can spend a few glorious days of relaxation in scenic surroundings.

Other attractions worth seeing in Bagno di Romagna include the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta with its impressive 39 metre high bell tower. Inside is a beautifully carved tabernacle and ancient baptismal font dating as far back as the year 1000! Tourists would also love a stroll around the magnificent Captain’s palace in Bagno di Romagna that has lots of fascinating stories to tell!