Exploring Italy’s Adriatic Coast: Rimini, Pesaro & Ancona by Train
- realtravelguides
- Sep 18
- 2 min read
The Adriatic coast south of Bologna offers sandy beaches, Renaissance towns, and lively piazzas. With excellent train connections, you can hop between Rimini, Pesaro, and Ancona for a few days of coastal culture and cuisine.
Why Go?
It’s a region often overlooked by international tourists, yet it combines seaside relaxation with art, opera, and seafood traditions.
A bit of History
Rimini was a key Roman town with monuments still standing. Pesaro flourished under the Dukes of Urbino and later became the birthplace of composer Gioachino Rossini. Ancona was an important Greek and Roman port, and its harbor still bustles today.
What to Expect
Rimini: nightlife, beaches, and Roman ruins.
Pesaro: Renaissance palaces and opera.
Ancona: a working port city with historic treasures.
5 Things to Do and See
In Rimini, see the Arch of Augustus and relax on the beach.
Stroll Pesaro’s Piazza del Popolo and visit the Rossini Opera House.
Explore Ancona Cathedral on its hilltop overlooking the sea.
Walk the harbors and enjoy fresh fish markets in Ancona.
Enjoy seaside promenades and aperitivo culture in all three towns.
Food Culture
Seafood rules here: brodetto fish stew, fried anchovies, grilled sardines, and piadina flatbreads.
Where to Eat
Trattoria il Passatore (Rimini) – Traditional piadina and seafood pasta.
Lo Scudiero (Pesaro) – Elegant dining in a Renaissance palazzo, with seasonal seafood menus.
La Moretta (Ancona) – Historic trattoria serving the city’s famous brodetto stew.
Where to Stay
Grand Hotel Rimini – Historic beachfront landmark with Art Nouveau style.
Hotel Clipper (Pesaro) – Friendly, affordable, and steps from the beach.
Off the Beaten Track
From Ancona, take a short train ride to the Conero Riviera, a stretch of dramatic cliffs and hidden coves — much quieter than Rimini’s beaches.
How to Get There by Train
Regional trains run frequently along the Adriatic line: Bologna–Rimini (1h 30m), Rimini–Pesaro (30 mins), Pesaro–Ancona (1h). Easy to hop between towns in a 2–3 day itinerary.
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