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Cervia
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Cervia

Cervia is a prominent seaside resort town in the province of Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Northern Italy. With a 9-kilometer coastline and a population of nearly 29,000, it serves as a major hub for coastal tourism. The city offers a relaxed atmosphere ideal for travelers seeking sun and sea, making it a strategic base for exploring the region's beaches.

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Getting there & around

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🚆 Cervia-Milano Marittima railway station🚆 Cesenatico railway station🚆 Lido di Classe-Lido di Savio railway station

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Before choosing where to stay

Where to Base

Hotels near the seaside promenade offer direct access to the 9km beach stretch. Staying in the central district provides convenience for dining and walking, ideal for leisure travelers prioritizing proximity to the coast.

Getting Around

Transport relies on public transit or rental cars. As the local airport code is unknown, travelers typically connect via Ravenna or Bologna airports. The coastal road network is efficient for those preferring self-driving exploration.

Best Season

Summer is the peak season for seaside tourism, offering pleasant weather. While visitable year-round, July and August bring the most vibrant beach atmosphere, catering well to frequent flyers seeking sunny getaways.

Nearby attractions

Cervia Cathedral

Cervia Cathedral

Worship698 m

building in Cervia, Italy

Ecomuseo del sale e del mare di Cervia

Ecomuseo del sale e del mare di Cervia

Museum743 m

Salt museum in Cervia, Italy

Stadio Germano Todoli

Stadio Germano Todoli

Culture2.2 km

building in Cervia, Italy

Maritime Museum of Cesenatico

Maritime Museum of Cesenatico

Museum7.4 km

maritime museum with a floating pavilion in Cesenatico, FC, Italy

Palazzo Grossi

Palazzo Grossi

Historic8.0 km

building in Castiglione di Ravenna, Ravenna, Italy

Dining

Osteria Bartolini

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€978 m

Fish and seafood take centre stage at this restaurant facing the beach and its moored boats, with a menu that showcases classic specialities from the Adriatic, including fried options and daily specials in line with what’s available at Cesenatico fish market. The restaurant does not take reservations.

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Locanda dei Salinari

Restaurant€€596 m

In the old village of Salinari, a young enterprising chef runs this simple restaurant. His creative cuisine is prepared with the best regional produce of Romagna.

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Terrazza Bartolini

Restaurant€€€978 m

Following its reopening in 2020, this seafront restaurant overlooking the beach and small harbour now offers its guests a choice between its indoor dining room or the panoramic terrace in fine weather (if you prefer the latter, it’s best to book ahead due to its popularity). The cuisine here focuses entirely on simple, unfussy fish dishes, with raw options and cooked dishes which make much use of the local Cervia salt. Daily, market-fresh specials are announced at your table.

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SaleGrosso

Restaurant€€1.0 km

One of the town’s authentic favourites, this fish restaurant has a pleasant, light - coloured decor inspired by the sea. The eclectic cuisine includes tapas and raw fish dishes.

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La Buca

Restaurant Michelin€€€7.3 km

Choose a table on the outdoor summer terrace (right over the water!) at this restaurant in order to best appreciate its location overlooking the picturesque canal port and its period houses. The indoor dining room is also attractive, with its open-view kitchen and modern and elegant feel, while the menu focuses almost exclusively on fish, often served with vegetables, some of which are organic. Enjoy a wide selection of raw antipasti to start (some simple in their preparation, while others are more elaborate), then choose from an array of beautifully presented, modern dishes, such as stuffed m

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Ancòra

Restaurant Michelin€€€8.0 km

A new adventure for skilful chef Agostino Iacobucci (his original restaurant of the same name is in Castel Maggiore), housed within a villa that food-enthusiasts will remember as the former home of the two-Michelin-star Magnolia. In this elegant and welcoming setting, resident chef Marco Garattoni demonstrates the precise culinary techniques acquired during his many years working in top-quality restaurants. His dishes are contemporary, always colourful, beautifully presented, pleasing and attractive, even mouthwatering at times, and mostly based on fish, with the addition of a few vegetarian a

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Osteria Bartolini

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€7.3 km

The sister restaurant of the Bologna and Milano Marittima restaurants of the same name, this osteria serves fresh fish with an excellent choice of delicious and generously portioned dishes. As the restaurant doesn’t take bookings, make sure you get here early in high season or during busy periods.

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Salsedine367

Restaurant€€5.3 km

Meals are served outdoors at this beach restaurant, which is also a private beach club. Here, the cuisine focuses on imaginative and personalised dishes that stand out for their excellent ingredients, among other things! The “blind” tasting menu is based around the chef’s inspiration, while the varied à la carte offers dishes with generous portions.

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