Things to do in Cervia

Appreciate the beauty and peacefulness of the ancient Pineta di Cervia (Pinewood of Cervia), a vast woodland which stretches along the coast of Milano Marittima. Relish the clean air as you walk, jog or cycle along the paths.

Lounge on Papeete Beach, where a club and swanky beach bar and restaurant cater to the hippest clientele. With the Adriatic Sea swishing gently at the sandy shore and music wafting across the plush loungers, it is a place to see and be seen.

Enjoy the healing properties of the waters of the ancient town of Cervia at Cervia Thermal Baths (Terme di Cervia). Salt miners first discovered the medicinal effects of the area’s mud and water after noticing the natural curing of their wounds. The first spa opened in the 1930s, followed by a public health resort in the 1950s. Today, Cervia Thermal Baths offers varied beauty and well-being services.

Putt, drive and chip all day long at the Adriatic Golf Club Cervia, a popular golf club in the town of Milano Marittima. Just a stone’s throw from the Italian coastline, the course promises long days beneath the Mediterranean sun playing on stunning, immaculately maintained greens. The local climate means that you can play year round, working on your swing even as winter arrives.

Salt panning has long been an integral part of the history and culture of Cervia, and the Parco della Salina di Cervia (Cervia Salt Pan Park) is a wonderful place to learn about this heritage first hand. Embark on a walking tour of the salt pans and discover their rich wildlife and fascinating landscape.

For a night of great family entertainment, head to MiniGolf Centrale. Escape the heat of the day in the pretty little gardens, where 18 creative and fun holes of crazy golf await. A game here makes for a pleasant break from the beach or a laughter-filled experience after dinner or drinks.

Delight all members of the family with a trip to the Casa delle Farfalle (Butterfly House) in Milano Marittima. Nestled inside a pine grove in Cervia, this natural educational reserve is home to hundreds of colorful butterflies and insects that fly around freely in their specially designed habitat.

Begin your explorations of historic Cervia at Piazza Garibaldi. The great square, flanked by landmark buildings, dates back to the beginnings of the New Town in 1697. Enjoy the atmosphere, see the historic architecture and sip a coffee on the terrace of one of the cafés.

Spend a day in the fresh air swinging from the trees like a monkey at CerviAvventura. A maze of tree-top acrobatic courses challenge children and adults alike and makes for a fun day out for the whole family.

Also known as the Municipal Palace or Palazzo Comunale, Cervia Town Hall is an imposing building on the grand Piazza Garibaldi. Visit the square to appreciate the Town Hall’s beautiful minimalist architecture and feel the sense of history which abounds here.