01Rimini’s beach at a glance
Rimini’s beach is about 15 kilometres long, with fine sand, plenty of room and water that stays shallow a long way out, which is why families with children love it. From north to south it runs through Torre Pedrera, Viserbella, Viserba, Rivabella, San Giuliano, Marina Centro, Bellariva, Marebello, Rivazzurra and Miramare.
Almost the whole coast is divided into around 250 beach clubs, the “bagni”, each with its own number. In between there are 12 stretches of free beach. Getting onto the beach is always free: you only pay if you want an umbrella and sunbeds.
02Blue Flag 2026
In May 2026 the FEE Blue Flag came back to Rimini’s beaches after fifteen years (the last one was in 2011). It rewards the quality of the sea water, the facilities, safety and environmental management.
It’s the result of the city’s plan to protect its bathing water, a project worth about 300 million euros that rebuilt Rimini’s sewers and treatment plants and has almost completely put an end to bathing bans.
03How the beach clubs work
| Season | from the last weekend of May to the second Sunday of September |
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| Lifeguards | every day from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, with a lifeguard tower every 150 metres; from 1 to 3 pm cover is reduced and the red flag flies |
| Services | showers, toilets, a bar and often a restaurant, playgrounds, beach volleyball courts, fitness areas |
| Umbrella | can be hired by the day, the week, the month or for the whole season |
Every beach club has its own number, shown at the entrance and on the beach: it’s the easiest way to find your way around and to arrange where to meet. All along the coast you’ll hear Publiphono, the beach radio, which gives out news and helps find children who have wandered off.
04What an umbrella and sunbeds cost
Prices aren’t regulated, and each beach club sets its own. The City of Rimini gives these average daily prices:
- €20–25 for an umbrella and 2 sunbeds;
- €25–30 for an umbrella and 2 sunbeds in the front rows;
- €7–9 for a single sunbed.
The price includes the beach club’s facilities: showers, toilets, playgrounds and lifeguards. June and September are usually cheaper than July and August, and for a week or more a weekly or monthly rate works out cheaper.
05Rimini’s free beaches
Free beaches with facilities, with showers, toilets, lifeguards and walkways:
- San Giuliano Mare, from the Darsena marina to the former beach club 10;
- Marina Centro, Piazzale Boscovich by the harbour, before beach club 1: the best-known free beach, with the big wheel behind it and the “Sole Mare” beach chair for wheelchair users;
- Miramare, from beach club 150 as far as Riminiterme.
Free beaches without facilities:
- Rivabella, north of the Marecchia diversion channel up to beach club 1;
- Viserbella, between Villa Salus and beach club 58, and between beach clubs 71 and 72;
- Torre Pedrera, on Via Tolemaide, towards Bellaria Igea Marina;
- in the south: Marebello between beach clubs 105 and 106, Rivazzurra between 106 and 108 and behind 109 and 110, Miramare between 139 and 140 and in front of the Colonia Bolognese.
06North or south: which beach to choose
| Northern Rimini | Torre Pedrera, Viserbella, Viserba and Rivabella: wide, quiet beaches, good for families and a restful holiday |
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| Marina Centro | the liveliest stretch, close to the old town and the harbour, with beach clubs that stay open in winter |
| Southern Rimini | Bellariva, Marebello, Rivazzurra and Miramare: plenty of hotels, shops and bars, heading towards Riccione |
All these areas are linked by the Parco del Mare seafront, on foot or by bike. To find out more about Viserbella, see our page on a seaside holiday in Viserbella.
07Useful rules
- Plastic free: drinks on the beach are not served in disposable plastic cups or with plastic straws.
- Smoking: no smoking at the water’s edge.
- Dogs: not every beach club takes them, so ask first or choose one with a dog beach.
- Winter: the beach is open all year; in Marina Centro the beach clubs, beach volleyball courts and playgrounds stay open through the winter.
08Our beach: Bagno Neri 53 in Viserbella
Hotel Viking is in Viserbella, 100 metres from the sea. Our guests can use our partner beach, Bagno Neri 53, a beach club we know well, for umbrella and sunbeds. It has a playground, children’s entertainment and a beach where dogs are welcome too.
Ask at reception when you book and we’ll give you all the details on umbrella and sunbeds. After the beach, relax by the pool with its hot tub or in the garden, while your car stays in our private car park. For dates and prices, contact us or see our offers.
Sources: Visit Rimini · Comune di Rimini · Rimini Turismo. Information checked in October 2026.
09FAQ
How much does a beach umbrella cost in Rimini?
On average €20–25 a day for an umbrella and 2 sunbeds, €25–30 in the front rows; a single sunbed costs €7–9. Each beach club sets its own prices.
Are there free beaches in Rimini?
Yes, 12 stretches of free beach between the beach clubs. There are free beaches with facilities at San Giuliano Mare, Marina Centro (Piazzale Boscovich) and Miramare; in Viserbella there’s a free beach between Villa Salus and beach club 58.
Does Rimini have a Blue Flag?
Yes. In 2026 the FEE Blue Flag came back to Rimini’s beaches after fifteen years.
When do the beach clubs open in Rimini?
From the last weekend of May to the second Sunday in September, with lifeguards on duty from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. In Marina Centro some beach clubs open all year round.
Which is the best beach in Rimini for children?
The beaches of northern Rimini, such as Viserbella, Viserba and Torre Pedrera: wide and quiet, with shallow water. The beach clubs have playgrounds and often children’s entertainment.
Can you take your dog to the beach in Rimini?
Only at beach clubs that take dogs. Bagno Neri 53 in Viserbella, Hotel Viking’s partner beach, has a dog beach.
