Parco del Mare

Parco del Mare reshapes Rimini's Adriatic seafront as a long public landscape, extending about sixteen kilometres from Torre Pedrera to Miramare. Promenades, cycle paths, dunes and native plantings form a contemporary edge between the city and the beach.

Why it matters

The seafront project turns more than 70,000 square metres of urban coastline into pedestrian-oriented public space. It reflects a broader effort to replace sections of hard waterfront with greenery and public landscapes. In 2024, the project was among the finalists for the European Prize for Urban Public Space.

What to notice

The design varies along the coast, combining planted dunes with walking and cycling routes. At Marina Centro and Miramare, regenerated stretches include native vegetation and open spaces facing the sea. Around Piazzale Kennedy, the Wellness Tree installation and Rimini Beach Court form part of the public realm; nearby, water features and a playground draw on the rhymes of Gianni Rodari.

Context and history

Parco del Mare has been delivered in sections along Rimini's waterfront. The Marina Centro and Miramare areas were among the first transformed stretches, followed by work in the northern quarters and the southern seafront. The programme has accompanied major drainage works beneath the coastline, while creating a continuous public landscape along the Adriatic.