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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Bellaria-Igea Marina

9 stays · 5 aparthotels and 4 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Bellaria-Igea Marina suit families who want a self-catering base by the sea, because a kitchen and a separate living area make beach days with children easier to organise. The Riviera Rimini tourism board says the resort has a shallow sea and beach with modern facilities, and calls it one of the most popular seaside destinations for families with children. If you are weighing the formats, see travelling with kids in aparthotels.

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Where to stay in Bellaria-Igea Marina

Bellaria centre

  • families
  • shopping
  • beach

The official tourism site says the central areas of both Bellaria and Igea Marina are tree-lined pedestrian zones, ideal for a walk or for shopping, with cocktail bars and restaurants nearby. This is the most convenient part of town if you want shops, cafes and the beach within walking distance of your apartment.

Stays in or near Bellaria centre

Canal harbour and Saracen Tower

  • sightseeing
  • boat trips
  • quiet evenings

Close to the canal harbour in Bellaria stands the Saracen Tower, which the official site says was built in the seventeenth century to combat invasions by Turkish pirates and now houses the Shell Museum, a malacological collection. The same source says the motorboats Andrea Doria and Super Tayfun leave from quays along Bellaria beach for trips out to sea and fishing trips. It suits visitors who want something to do beyond the sand.

Stays in or near Canal harbour and Saracen Tower

Igea Marina and Parco del Gelso

  • families
  • cycling
  • outdoor activities

Parco del Gelso is one of the largest urban parks on the Adriatic coast, covering about 40 hectares around a lake that was once a sand quarry, according to the Riviera Rimini site. The park has a play area, picnic spots, tennis courts, a sports centre and an open-air gym, is always open and is free to enter, and can be reached on foot or by bike. It makes Igea Marina a good choice for families who want an alternative to the beach.

Stays in or near Igea Marina and Parco del Gelso

Cagnona

  • literary interest
  • quieter stays
  • cycling

The official site says that at the end of Via Panzini, in Bellaria Cagnona, stands the Red House, the summer residence of the writer Alfredo Panzini, whose surrounding park hosts cultural events and meetings with writers each summer. It suits visitors who prefer a calmer base and are comfortable cycling or taking a short bus ride to the beach.

Stays in or near Cagnona

Getting around Bellaria-Igea Marina

Rimini's Federico Fellini airport is the nearest airport with scheduled and charter flights. Wikipedia says it is in the southern district of Miramare, 5.2 km south-east of Rimini's city centre, and is mainly served by low-cost and charter carriers. Wikivoyage lists Bologna and Ancona's Marche airport as alternatives. Bellaria is fourteen kilometres north of Rimini according to the official tourism site, so allow time to continue by rail, bus or taxi.

Trainline lists Bellaria Igea Marina as a railway station with services to Rimini, Ravenna and Bologna Centrale. The Riviera Rimini site says the public bus service across the province is run by START Romagna, and that tickets must be validated at the start of the bus journey. Within town, the Riviera Rimini site lists several bike-hire businesses in both Bellaria and Igea Marina, and says the Paths along the Uso is a pedestrian and cycle path of about 6 kilometres along the banks of the Uso river towards San Mauro Pascoli.

Living in Bellaria-Igea Marina for longer

For a longer stay, the pedestrian centres of Bellaria and Igea Marina are the practical places to base yourself, since the official site describes them as tree-lined shopping areas with restaurants and cocktail bars. Local cooking follows Romagna tradition, with tagliatelle, strozzapreti and filled pasta, and the official site calls piadina the queen of the table, thicker here than elsewhere. A kitchen lets you try the local ingredients as well as eating out.

The same source says the Europeo Conference Centre and the nearby Rimini Exhibition Centre bring visitors for conferences and conventions, which is useful if your stay combines work and a seaside week. Parco del Gelso offers running and cycling routes, and the official site says yoga and Pilates courses are organised in the shade of its trees. The Noi. Museum of History and Memory covers the town's identity, according to the Riviera Rimini site, and is a rainy-day option.

When to visit Bellaria-Igea Marina

The official tourism site says the best time for beach, sea and sun runs from spring through to early autumn. For climate figures, Wikipedia's article on nearby Rimini describes a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Adriatic, with rain spread through the year and a peak in October, and over 2,040 hours of sunshine on average per year.

The Riviera Rimini site lists annual events in Bellaria Igea Marina. In February the feast of the patron saint St Apollonia and St Valentine's day brings food stands, an ethnic market and a funfair to the streets, and in May the Borough that Dances turns yards into inns, with traditional food, music and folk dancing. Check local listings for the exact dates when you travel.

The town is made up of two seaside districts, Bellaria and Igea Marina, on the Adriatic coast of Emilia-Romagna. The official site places it fourteen kilometres north of Rimini and thirty-five kilometres south of Ravenna, so it works as a quieter alternative to the busier resorts around it. Nearby bases are listed on the Rimini and Cesenatico pages, and the wider Italy hub covers the rest of the country.

Long-stay tips for Bellaria-Igea Marina

Of the 9 properties here, 1 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 2 include some form of housekeeping and 2 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

5 properties list a full kitchen and 4 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 37 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Italy

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Naples, Riva del Garda and Vieste.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bellaria-Igea Marina good for families?

The Riviera Rimini tourism board says the shallow sea and the resort's beach facilities make it one of the most popular seaside holiday destinations for families with children. Parco del Gelso, about 40 hectares with a play area, adds a non-beach option.

Where is Bellaria-Igea Marina?

The official site places it in the heart of the Adriatic Riviera of Emilia-Romagna, thirty-five kilometres south of Ravenna and fourteen kilometres north of Rimini.

How do I get to Bellaria-Igea Marina by air?

Wikipedia says Rimini's Federico Fellini airport is the main gateway for the province, and Wikivoyage mentions Bologna and Ancona as other options. From Rimini you can continue north by train or bus, as the resort is fourteen kilometres away.

When is the best time to visit Bellaria-Igea Marina?

The official site says the best time to enjoy beach, sea and sun is from spring through to early autumn. Events include a February festival for St Apollonia and St Valentine and a May celebration called the Borough that Dances.

What is there to do besides the beach?

The official site lists the Saracen Tower and Shell Museum, the Noi. Museum of History and Memory, the Red House in Cagnona, the Borgata Vecchia open-air art gallery and the walk along the Uso river.

How many aparthotels are there in Bellaria-Igea Marina?

We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Bellaria-Igea Marina.

Do aparthotels in Bellaria-Igea Marina have kitchens?

9 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Bellaria-Igea Marina have a washing machine?

1 property lists an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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