Staying on Via Marina in San Mauro a Mare means staying in one of the most central areas of this small town on the Riviera Romagnola, between Bellaria and Gatteo Mare. The street runs through the town toward the coast and provides easy access to the beach, Piazza della Libertà, and the main streets with shops and services. San Mauro a Mare's compact size makes it particularly easy to get around on foot during your vacation.
The sea is nearby: along the stretch of Via Marina where the hotels are located, the beach is approximately 250 meters away, so it's a short walk away. Once you reach the coast, you'll find well-equipped beach resorts and the Lungomare Ruggero Pascoli promenade, which runs parallel to the beach through the tourist area.
If you prefer not to use a beach club, San Mauro a Mare also has two free beaches. One is accessible from Via Dante and is especially suitable for those seeking a quiet stretch of sand; the other is accessible from Via Ruggero Pascoli and is closer to the town center. Both are unequipped and have fine sand and shallow waters.
Via Marina is also interesting because it's practically in the center of town. Piazza della Libertà, shops, the pharmacy, and other daily services are easily accessible on foot. During the summer, the town also becomes particularly pedestrian-friendly: shops open in the evenings, markets, and events allow you to spend a good part of the day without needing a car.
One of the closest green spaces is Stefano Campana Park, a 2,500-square-meter area in the center of San Mauro a Mare with paths, benches, and a book exchange. During the summer, it's also used for events and demonstrations. For those looking for a larger space, there's Don Ivo Rossi Park, approximately 20,000 square meters with level paths, children's playground, a fitness area, and a dog walking area.
Another interesting walk leads to the Rubicone River, which separates San Mauro a Mare from Gatteo Mare. The river can be crossed via a wooden pedestrian bridge featuring a bust of Julius Caesar accompanied by the famous phrase "Alea iacta est." From the bridge, you can observe the mouth of the Rubicone and continue the walk directly to Gatteo Mare.
The area also offers several opportunities for cycling enthusiasts. A flat route of about 18 km connects Gatteo Mare, San Mauro a Mare, Bellaria, and San Mauro Pascoli, passing along the Rubicone River and inland roads. It's a low-difficulty route that allows you to alternate between the sea, countryside, and small towns without encountering significant elevation changes.
It's also worth spending a few hours in San Mauro Pascoli, the inland town from which the municipality takes its name and the birthplace of Giovanni Pascoli. Here you can visit Casa Pascoli, where the poet was born and spent part of his childhood, and Villa Torlonia, an ancient estate managed by his father Ruggero. The two sites make up the Pascoli Poetry Park and offer a closer look at the family environments and events that influenced the poet's work.
The connection with Pascoli is also present at sea. Along Lungomare Pascoli, there are installations and references to local memory, and in Stefano Campana Park, there is a bust dedicated to the poet and a rock engraved with the poem "I puffini dell'Adriatico," taken from Myricae.
You don't have to go far for shopping. In summer, the town streets host markets and evening markets; furthermore, the Romagna Shopping Valley is located about 2 km from San Mauro a Mare and boasts over 100 shops and restaurants. It's a convenient option even on inclement weather.
Via Marina is therefore a good location for those seeking a small, walkable town with the sea and amenities nearby. Added to this are some features that distinguish San Mauro a Mare from nearby seaside resorts: the mouth of the Rubicone River, its connection with Giovanni Pascoli, public parks, and easy access to Gatteo Mare, Bellaria, and the Romagna countryside.
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