EasyJet launches new flight route to ‘underrated' Italian seaside city with stunning golden beaches & historic sites
EASYJET has launched a new flight route to an "underrated" hidden gem in Italy - are you ready to explore?
Holidaymakers were thrilled to learn more about the budget airline's latest seaside destination on offer.
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Rimini Riveria boasts nearly 25 miles of stunning coastline
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It could make the perfect trip for any history buffs who wish to dive deeper into the area's rich past
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Travellers can choose between two flights per week from London Gatwick
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Adventurers can discover one of Italy's best kept secrets this summer - with packages starting at just £756 per person with flights and hotels included.
Located in the northern Emilia-Romagna region, Rimini Riveria boasts nearly 25 miles of stunning coastline.
Sunseekers will be sure to enjoy soaking up the rays at one, or many, of the breathtaking golden beaches.
And, it could also make the perfect trip for any history buffs who wish to dive deeper into the area's rich past.
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Travellers can choose between two flights per week from London Gatwick.
They have the option of checking into Hotel St Gregory Park in San Giuliano a Mare, or Milano Marittima's Grand Hotel Gallia - both of which boast four star ratings.
Or, Cesenatico's five-star Grand Hotel Da Vinci is also available for those who desire an extra luxurious touch.
Paul Bixby, EasyJet's chief commercial officer, said: "With sunshine and one of Italy's largest beaches, vibrant nightlife for couples and rich in history and culture, we're confident that Rimini will be popular with holidaymakers."
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The Emilia-Romagna region is famous for its down-to-earth, hearty food.
Situated close to the sea, and countryside, local chefs have a wide variety of ingredients to choose from.
A pasta dish called Strozzapreti has become one of the region's most popular meals, alongside fried seafood platers such as piadina and fritto misto.
The destination is also famous for it's authentic Italian gelato which can be found at several eateries and restaurants.
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And, holidaymakers won't be short of activities, if lounging by the beach and pool becomes too laborious.
The Fiabilandia theme park offers a fun-packed day on log flumes, rollercoasters and waterslides.
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The Emilia-Romagna region is famous for its down-to-earth, hearty food
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Holidaymakers were thrilled to learn more about the budget airline's latest destination on offer
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Milano Marittima's four star Grand Hotel Gallia
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For those looking to learn more about the culture, nearby Ravenna is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Many of them date as far back at the fifth century AD.
And, visitors can pay their respects to a man dubbed the "father" of the Italian language.
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The tomb of Dante Alighieri, an Italian poet and philosopher who wrote the Divine Comedy in Tuscan, can be found there.
The best time to travel is during the spring and summer months, as the mercury tends to dip in the winter.
Highs of 29C can be felt in August, and slightly cooler temperatures hovering around 22C in May.
This comes as easyJet also revealed their latest flights launching from Leeds Bradford Airport
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The budget-friendly airline is adding new flights from the northern UK airport to the Spanish cities of
Flights out of Leeds Bradford Airport to Palma,
One-way flights start from £24.
And, an island in Africa yet to be popular with Brits
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The Tunisian island of Djerba is often overlooked by UK tourists, who instead often choose to head to the
But easyJet has launched a number of new routes to the island destination.
Starting last year, the flights operate from London Luton and Manchester, with flights as little as £81 return.
Currently popular with French and Tunisian holidaymakers, the new flights are expected to make it a popular destination with Brits too.
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Not only was Djerba said to have inspired Homer's Odyssey, but it was even used as a filming location for Tatooine, a planet in Star Wars.
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The historical roman Tiberius bridge over Marecchia river in Rimini
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A view of an old Italian town called Santarcangelo di Romagna
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Nearby Ravenna is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage sites
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