Choosing Cesenatico as a destination for your holidays is equivalent to living an experience of life: not only for the presence of the sea, but for the atmosphere generated by a deeply rooted tradition, typical of a small art town located in the heart of the Riviera Romagnola and surrounded by an ancient village of sailors and fishermen.
Through the colors of the houses, the welcoming spirit of the inhabitants and the freshness of the city ferment, Cesenatico is also known as “the Romagna village of good living” where, at least once in your life, it is recommended to go.
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The sea and the beaches
Cesenatico is the ideal place for those who want to spend a few days in a seaside resort: between beaches diversified and certified Blue Flag, activities for families with children and equipped establishments, Fun and recreation are simply assured.
The coast is composed of 15 free beaches, all well equipped to accommodate swimmers; the largest is located in the central area, where you can relax in the shade of the Tents at the Sea, a beautiful review of awnings painted by local artists. Other smaller beaches can be found further south, between Bagno 2000 and Bagno Selene and on the Ponente coast, in Zadina and in the area of the colonies.
South of the canal port of Cesenatico stretches Spiaggia di Levante, the heart of city tourism, full of elegant establishments accompanied by swimming pools, restaurants and sports fields. North of the port, however, is Spiaggia di Ponente, with its simple establishments and a much quieter atmosphere.
Finally, also Spiaggia delle Tamerici deserves to be visited: it does not consist of the usual beach, full of umbrellas and bathers so that, once you arrive, you are assailed by an incomparable feeling of relaxation. Its name comes from the tamarisk trees that fill the ground, along with wooden huts used as changing rooms and shower cabins.
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Where to stay
The solutions for sleeping in Cesenatico are really numerous: hotels on the sea, hotels with spa and family hotel are ideal to accommodate the most demanding tourists; the b&b on the Porto Canale or on the seafront offer the typical family welcome so desired by parents with children; there are also agriturismi and campsites, where you can stay immersed in nature; apartments and residence, finally, are ready to welcome all those who love freedom and seek the comfort of their home even on vacation.
The food and wine specialties of Cesenatico
Not only piadina: in Cesenatico you can taste a large number of typical dishes, so tasty to eat in one bite!
A must is definitely the fried dumpling, traditional throughout Emilia Romagna, to be accompanied with meats and cheeses; to follow the mortadella mousse, made even better by the presence of ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano; Finally, the bustrengo is the dessert par excellence that consists of a homemade cake made with 32 ingredients, 20 known and 12 kept from always secret.
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What to do in Cesenatico
In Cesenatico it is hard to get bored: a typical day could start with a walk along the Porto Canale Leonardesco, known as the small Venice of Cesenatico, made by Leonardo da Vinci and meeting point for fishing boats, bars and restaurants.
Afterwards, shopping on Viale Carducci is really therapeutic: the area, completely pedestrian, offers exhibitions and markets of art and crafts, as well as a flea market and entertainment with street artists. Next, a trip to Marè is practically a must: it is one of the most beautiful beaches of Cesenatico, since it combines the essence of cuisine, coffee, beach and shop in one well-located location, with a terrace overlooking the sea over the fishermen’s huts.
Finally, The best way to end the day is by sipping a cocktail at the Cafè degli Artisti, a glimpse of America with live music and vintage car and motorcycle rallies.
Entertainment for adults and children
There is plenty of choice on the attractions that Cesenatico offers to adults and children, but two in particular are able to agree (and make happy) both: the Atlantica water park, consisting of 6 pools and more than 1 km of water slides, and the Topolino Park, in Gatteo a Mare, which offers a large park accompanied by rides and inflatables, as well as a go-kart track.
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Unmissable events
And the fun is not over yet, since Cesenatico hosts a series of unmissable events to which everyone is invited to participate: surely the inevitable notte rosa, which takes place every year in July, as well as the evocative concerts at dawn; to follow, the Vele di Pasqua and the Festa di Garibaldi, the Giro d’Italia and the Nove Colli for bike lovers. During the autumn season, however, you can participate in country festivals to enjoy the best fresh fish of the Adriatic also in street food version.
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