CESENATICO

Cesenatico, a seaside village of the Romagna Riviera

Cesenatico is a historic fishing and seafaring village located in the heart of the Romagna Riviera. Even today it preserves a strong connection with maritime tradition, visible in the life of the harbor, in the historic architecture and in the fishing culture that has shaped the history of the town.

The Canal Port designed by Leonardo da Vinci

The most famous symbol of the town is the Canal Port, built at the end of the 15th century based on a design attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and commissioned by Cesare Borgia, known as “Il Valentino”. Even today the port represents the heart of city life: along its banks fishermen’s boats are moored and there are many restaurants and traditional trattorias, famous for Romagna seafood cuisine and for fresh fish from the Adriatic Sea.

The Maritime Museum and the ancient boats of the Adriatic

In the inner part of the harbor you can find the Cesenatico Maritime Museum, one of the most original maritime museums in Italy. Here historic boats from the Adriatic are preserved and displayed directly on the water. The colorful hulls and the large traditional painted sails tell centuries of fishing, navigation and trade along the Adriatic coast.

Fishermen’s houses and sail symbols

In the western area of the village you can still find the traditional fishermen’s houses. These homes were historically connected to the families of sailors and fishermen of the town. The boats belonging to each family were recognizable thanks to the symbols painted on their sails: graphic signs and distinctive colors that made it easy to identify the family the boat belonged to even from a distance.

Culture and literature

Just a few steps from the harbor stands the Marino Moretti House Museum, the home of the writer and poet Marino Moretti. The house preserves original furnishings, a library and documents that tell the life and work of one of the most important figures of Italian literature of the twentieth century.

Sea, beaches and relaxation

Cesenatico is today one of the most appreciated tourist destinations on the Adriatic coast. Its sandy beaches and clean sea have been awarded the Blue Flag for many years, an international recognition given to seaside resorts with high environmental standards and quality services.
Walking along the Canal Port, relaxing on the beach or discovering the flavors of Romagna cuisine makes every stay an authentic experience.

The ideal starting point for your holiday

The Hotel Rondinella is the ideal solution for those who wish to enjoy a holiday in Cesenatico among sea, culture and tradition. Its strategic location makes it easy to reach the Canal Port, the Maritime Museum and the main attractions of the town, offering guests a stay focused on comfort, tranquility and authentic Romagna hospitality.

Historical town centre

The large harbour, the sports facilities and the modern accommodation facilities are all fundamental ingredients of a seaside holiday in Cesenatico, and in the evening, along the banks of the canal harbour, where the fishing boats are moored, you will find the charming atmosphere of times gone by.

The beach

Above all though, Adriatic Coast means beaches of fine and smooth sand, ideal for use as an open-air sports field.
Many are the sports that make use of this natural setting and the need for equipment is very reduced: posts, nets, balls, rackets and plenty of enthusiasm.

The evening

The long process of restoration and renovation of the Municipal Theater ended in 1992, and the open Theater of Largo Cappuccini was built. Since then, famous actors and renowned companies have taken the stage in Cesenatico, giving successful performances (from classic and modern music, to prose, to comedy, to dance).

Levante Park: a large green area

The people of Cesenatico are proud of the wide green areas, namely the Levante and Ponente parks, that the town offers its residents and visitors. They are the ideal places for people who love a bit of sunbathing immersed in green surroundings.
In the parks, you can find playgrounds, sport circuits equipped for different exercises, winding cycle paths, football pitches, and lush Mediterranean vegetation offering shade and shelter from heat. The latest feather in the cap for Cesenatico are the 'Giardini al Mare' (Gardens by the Sea), an area parallel to the beach with well-groomed vegetation, water games, playgrounds, sitting areas where to relax between the blue sky and the green flower beds.