Torre Pedrera

The name of this town on the banks of the Pedriera River (of which, however, not much remains to be seen) comes from a stone defensive tower commissioned by the Papal States in 1673. It protected the inhabitants from raids by Saracens and Turkish pirates.

Boutiques (especially on Viale San Salvador) and restaurants line the quiet streets of the town, which features a 2-kilometer-long beach promenade. The main attractions here are the soft golden sand and the distinctive breakwaters off the shore.

Torre Pedrera Beach offers ~20 private beach clubs as well as two public beaches (see map) that do not charge an entrance fee (however, the public beaches do not have facilities such as changing rooms, children's playgrounds, or sun loungers).

Water activities include sailing, windsurfing, and water skiing.

There are also plenty of attractions to discover away from the coast. Stroll among a collection of famous Italian and European landmarks at Italy in Miniature. In nearby Bellaria-Igea Marina, you can visit a Saracen tower and explore the Sentieri per l'Uso, the riverside walking trails.
Or even take a trip to San Marino - the ancient microstate is just a 40-minute drive away.

Torre Pedrera is located 10 km north of Rimini. The train from Rimini Central Station connects to Rimini-Viserba, Rimini Torre Pedrera, Igea Marina, and Bellaria.

Summer is festival season in Torre Pedrera. Before the pandemic, the East Coast Festival (which celebrates classic American cars; canceled in 2021) took place in June, and the Threshing Festival (Festa della Tebbiatura) was held in late July, celebrating the rural traditions of Emilia-Romagna with demonstrations of farm wagons, live music, and parades.
And in December, the Nativity in the Sand Festival, where artists create biblical scenes using sand sculptures.

It is currently unclear to what extent these festivals will resume after the pandemic. We will report on this here.