Rimini's shopping is not as good as that of the established fashion centres like Milan or Rome, judging by the reviews of Rimini. Nevertheless, not only traditional souvenirs are available for a good price, but also a variety of locally produced goods, as well as clothes and shoes from well-known brands. What is the best way to organise a shopping tour in Rimini?
For souvenirs and other Italian-made goods, head for the historic centre of the city: from Piazza Tre Martiri the streets are lined with shops that include both high-end Italian shops and boutiques of international brands (Max Mara, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and others).
There's also a large market in Piazza Cavour on Wednesdays and Saturdays, where you can buy a wide variety of goods and even get a bargain.
Walking along Rimini's coastline, Viale Regina Elena is worth a visit, with plenty of shops offering quality goods at an affordable price.
The shopping centres in Rimini are few in number but are also of great interest to shopping enthusiasts. In the historic centre there are the popular Coin and Standa supermarkets where you can buy almost anything from white goods to food. Rimini's largest shopping centres are Le Befane, with more than 130 shops of Italian, European and international brands, and Gros Rimini, a huge warehouse of wholesale and retail goods.
Outlets in Rimini offer famous brands from last year's collections at reduced prices (up to 75%). In the city itself there are outlets The Lab (located in the centre of Rimini and representing about 30 famous brands), Pollini (shoes and accessories of the fashionable Italian brand), Pinocchio Le Occasioni (branded children's clothing). There are even more outlets near Rimini and in nearby cities: Spaccio La Coccinella, Diffusione Tessile (Max Mara group), Gilmar Company Store (Gilmar group), Fuzzi Factory Outlet, etc. Reviews about shopping in Rimini also recommend paying attention to mono-brand outlets of Italian brands, for example, the Sergio Rossi Outlet offers iconic shoes at factory prices.
Tourists going on a shopping spree should bear in mind the famous siesta - the lunch hour, which usually lasts from 1pm to 4pm. This is when most shops close, so it's best to plan your hunt for the items you need in the morning or evening.
