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Misano Adriatico beach

Misano Adriatico is an ideal choice for a family-format vacation. It’s a tourist goal for all the sportsmen attracted by events and good hotels. Here you find pedestrian areas, colorful night markets, a golden calm beach, tree-lined avenues, and for night-lovers there are famous discotheques near the shoreline and far away from the coast .

The territory of this center goes from the sea level, where the long fine beach is served by many tourist establishments, to about 200 m a.s.l. of the hinterland, made of gentle hills, and including the natural reserve of the Conca River. The ancient settlement of Misano Monte rises at 97 m a.s.l.

1.5 km from Misano Adriatico and 1 km from Cattolica, you can find a typical mediterranean resort , Portoverde. This town  is right by the sea and with all the facilities for a pleasant holiday.

In the frazione Santamonica there is “Misano World Circuit”, built in 1972 with the contribution of Enzo Ferrari, where every year important events are held, such as the Moto GP, Superbike, Ferrari Challenge, World Series by Renault, and the Fia European Truck Racing.

History of Misano Adriatico

Portoverde

Misano was a Roman settlement since the 3rd century AD, when a Gens Mesia received lands in the area and gave their name to the place. In 997 AD the Pieve di Sant’Erasmo, one of the most ancient churches in the province, was built, and from 1295 to 1528 Misano was a dominion of the Malatesta, who built a castle whose tower and entrance are still extant. After 1528 it became part of the Church State until 1861, when it was included in the kingdom of Italy.

In 1862 the name was changed to Villa Vittoria then in 1935 became Misano Adriatico. Traditionally for long centuries an agricultural center, in the 1930′s underwent a growing tourist development along the coast.