Cesenatico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cesenatico
Cesenatico
Cesenatico
Cesenatico
Cesenatico

Discover the fascinating history, superb restaurants and interesting maritime museum of this pretty coastal town.

In Cesenatico, explore the old harbour, where beautiful boats moor and markets sell the freshest seafood. Learn about the town's connection with some of the world’s greatest thinkers. Finish your day on the pristine beach.

Start your tour at the charming town’s Canal Harbour. The town was originally formed at the start of the 14th century and the long canal was designed in 1502 by Leonardo da Vinci.

Much of the area’s activity still centres on the harbour. Sit in cafés overlooking the water or shop at the traditional fish market. Learn about Cesenatico’s seafaring past at the Marine Museum on the canal’s western side. Get close to navy ships from past generations and enjoy a 3-D animation show. Outside, the floating part of the museum displays multiple boats from the 19th and 20th centuries. Each is marked with intricate carvings. The boats’ unique, colourful sails are hoisted every day.

Across the road stands the Casa Moretti, the home of poet Marino Moretti, born in 1885. Admire original works from the man who supposedly sat on his windowsill and was inspired by watching the boats.

After a morning inside, enjoy the afternoon sun. The town is popular with cyclists for its open surrounding countryside. Rent a bike from town shops or borrow one from your hotel. In May, watch or join the Nine Hills race.

A more relaxing outdoor option is going to the beach. Rent lounge chairs, enjoy the sun and paddle in the calm, clear sea. Have a drink or meal at a waterfront bar or stroll into town to find more restaurants. Seafood is a Cesenatico delicacy. Request the specialty dish, Adriatic blue fish.

The town has numerous summer festivals. During early August’s Festa di Garibaldi, enjoy several days of parades followed by a magnificent fireworks display.

Cesenatico is on Italy’s east coast, a 4-hour drive north of RomeOpens in a new window. Numerous hotels and villas available. Whether you want fascinating culture or long days by the sea Cesenatico has plenty of options.

Hotel Card International

Hotel Card International

4 out of 5
Via Dante Alighieri 50, Rimini, RN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$398 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$398
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rimini. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Rimini Beach and Italy in Miniature ...
9/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews)
"Break"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hotel Card International
Palazzo Galletti Abbiosi

Palazzo Galletti Abbiosi

3.5 out of 5
Via di Roma 140, Ravenna, RA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ravenna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (675 reviews)
"A fine hotel. Quiet, tasteful, high quality all around."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Palazzo Galletti Abbiosi
DuoMo hotel

DuoMo hotel

4 out of 5
Via Giordano Bruno 28, Rimini, RN
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rimini. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and water park access (surcharge). Popular attractions Rimini Beach and Italy in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (355 reviews)
"Very unique design and decor. Very clean. Staff very professional. Highly recommend to stay in town, bit of a walking distance to beach"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

DuoMo hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mobile home in Cesenatico, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms on the camping close to nature

Mobile home in Cesenatico, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms on the camping close to nature

Cesenatico
Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Pineta di Cervia - Milano Marittima and Eurocamp are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
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"Das Häuschen war schön und praktisch. Es fehle jedoch jegliche Betriebsanleitungen über die Nutzung der technischen Einrichtungen. Leider war die Campsite offenbar erst gerade geöffnet worden. Die Ein- und Ausgänge konnten z.T. nicht geöffnet werden, im Pool war noch kein Wasser, alles wurde erst ..."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Mobile home in Cesenatico, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms on the camping close to nature
Residence Alessandra

Residence Alessandra

Viale Giovanni e Sebastiano Caboto, Cesenatico, FC
Stay at this residence in Cesenatico. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Pineta di Cervia - Milano Marittima and Atlantica ...
Residence Alessandra
Residence Sunrise Cesenatico

Residence Sunrise Cesenatico

2 out of 5
Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 44, Cesenatico, FC
Book a stay at this beach residence in Cesenatico. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room massages. Popular attractions Pineta di Cervia - Milano Marittima ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
"Property manager was very kind and waited a bit longer for our check-in. She walked us through our apartment and explained where everthing is. Place was very nice and clean. Pillows were to hard for my taste but the bed was comfortable. This place offers a lot of space for Ironman equipmemt and is ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2024

Residence Sunrise Cesenatico
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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