Santarcangelo di Romagna
A hilltop village with the Malatesta fortress and, beneath the houses, a network of more than a hundred caves carved into the sandstone.
The story
Nobody knows for sure who dug them or when: some have a circular plan and niches that suggest places of worship, others were used for centuries as cellars and ice houses. The largest, the monumental cave, can be visited with a guide. The village is also home to the poet and screenwriter Tonino Guerra, Fellini's collaborator, and to an old rust-print textile workshop.
Why go
A lively village ten minutes from Rimini, with osterie, the San Martino fair in November and a mystery under your feet.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Santarcangelo di Romagna station, 1 km away (about 15 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Savignano sul Rubicone station, 4.9 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Rimini Airport (RMI), about 14 km away; with more flights, Florence Airport (FLR) is about 103 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away, paid.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to July and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is May (about 85 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 5 to 10 °C | 10° 5° | 54 |
| Feb | from 6 to 11 °C | 11° 6° | 72 |
| Mar | from 7 to 13 °C | 13° 7° | 60 |
| Apr | from 10 to 16 °C | 16° 10° | 50 |
| May | from 15 to 21 °C | 21° 15° | 85 |
| Jun | from 20 to 26 °C | 26° 20° | 42 |
| Jul | from 23 to 29 °C | 29° 23° | 32 |
| Aug | from 23 to 30 °C | 30° 23° | 49 |
| Sep | from 19 to 25 °C | 25° 19° | 72 |
| Oct | from 15 to 21 °C | 21° 15° | 74 |
| Nov | from 10 to 16 °C | 16° 10° | 84 |
| Dec | from 7 to 12 °C | 12° 7° | 59 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 45 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
Nearby
- RiminiTown · 10 km as the crow flies
- CesenaticoTown · 16 km as the crow flies
- ★ San LeoTown · 20 km as the crow flies
- RavennaHistory and art · 44 km as the crow flies
- FaenzaTown · 51 km as the crow flies
- ★ BrisighellaTown · 57 km as the crow flies
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