How to arrive

"Rio Rosso" can be found in Varignana di Castel San Pietro Terme, about 20 km east of Bologna and 15 km west of Imola. In a tranquil and scenic location, it's easily reachable from Via Emilia, the ancient Roman road that crosses completely through Emilia-Romagna, an ideal point of departure for excursions in Romagna and to the sea.

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By car:

Take Highway A14 (Bologna-Ancona) towards Ancona, exiting at Castel San Pietro Terme, about 20 km east of Bologna. At the exit toll, turn left towards Castel San Pietro and follow it for about 4 km until you reach the town.

At the intersection of SS9 (Via Emilia), turn right towards Bologna and follow it for about 5 km until S. Niccolo di Varignana. At this point, turn left towards Varignana, going up the hill for about 3 km. When you enter the town of Varignana, you will see the signs for "Rio Rosso".

By train:

From the Bologna Train Station, you can reach Varignana Train Station or, in alternative, Castel San Pietro, with any train to Rimini or Ravenna. (ATTENTION: not all trains stop at Varignana or Castel San Pietro. For detailed information you can consult the Internet site www.fs-online.it). From here, you can take a taxi ("Rio Rosso" is about 4 km from Varignana and about 10 km from Castel San Pietro) or, upon request, we can come and pick you up.

By plane:

The Bologna Airport is well-connected to diverse international destinations. From the airport, you can rent a car (see above for described route) or travel to the Bologna Train Station using a special direct bus (BLQ) and from there take the regional train to Ravenna/Rimini (see above for described route).

Last update 04/05/2003
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