What to do in Cervia

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Cervia

Cervia Attractions

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Activities and Tours

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Cervia Attractions

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1. Pineta di Cervia - Milano Marittima

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.
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Set off into this beautiful and ancient pine forest for a day of walking or biking. Enjoy the tranquility and abounding nature.

2. Papeete Beach

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.
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Head to the hippest beach in town, where a trendy beach club and a wealth of facilities will make your day on the sand one of luxury.

3. Cervia Thermal Baths

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.
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Cleanse and rejuvenate the body while indulging in therapeutic treatments at this spa resort set at the edge of a picturesque pine forest.

4. Piazza Garibaldi

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.
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In the heart of Cervia is a historic square with quaint cafés, great people-watching and impressive architecture, including two of the city’s most important buildings.

5. Cervia Town Hall

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.
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In the historical heart of Cervia find the city’s main administrative and governmental building, which has stood in Piazza Garibaldi for three centuries.

6. Adriatic Golf Club Cervia

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.
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Tee off in a serene Italian setting to play 27 holes on beautifully designed courses which aim to reflect golfing experiences from around the world.

7. Minigolf Centrale

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.
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Challenge the family to a round of crazy golf at this fun 18-hole course. Light and sound effects bring the course to life.

8. Casa delle Farfalle

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.
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Wander through a tropical world as butterflies flutter around the thick green vegetation in this mini-rainforest that’s also home to lizards, fish and other insects.

9. Cervia Natural Park

Spend some time wandering through the 66-acre (27-hectare) Cervia Natural Park to discover its abundant nature. Appreciate the peace and tranquility as you follow the park’s marked trails.
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Enjoy a day in nature at this huge park. Walk along the footpaths under the great pine trees and look for wildlife and domestic animals.

10. Parco della Salina di Cervia

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.
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Explore the salt pans of Cervia to learn more about the town’s cultural heritage as well as the abundant nature which can be found here. 

Recommended things to do in Cervia

Number of things to do
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Things to do from
CA $12
Cheapest thing to do
Salina di Cervia: Walk along the way of the nests
Top 5 things to do
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Pineta di Cervia - Milano Marittima

Set off into this beautiful and ancient pine forest for a day of walking or biking. Enjoy the tranquility and abounding nature.

Pineta di Cervia - Milano Marittima
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Cervia Thermal Baths

Cleanse and rejuvenate the body while indulging in therapeutic treatments at this spa resort set at the edge of a picturesque pine forest.

Cervia Thermal Baths
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Piazza Garibaldi

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In the heart of Cervia is a historic square with quaint cafés, great people-watching and impressive architecture, including two of the city’s most important buildings.

Piazza Garibaldi
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Cervia Town Hall

In the historical heart of Cervia find the city’s main administrative and governmental building, which has stood in Piazza Garibaldi for three centuries.

Cervia Town Hall
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Adriatic Golf Club Cervia

Tee off in a serene Italian setting to play 27 holes on beautifully designed courses which aim to reflect golfing experiences from around the world.

Adriatic Golf Club Cervia
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Minigolf Centrale

Challenge the family to a round of crazy golf at this fun 18-hole course. Light and sound effects bring the course to life.

Minigolf Centrale
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Casa delle Farfalle

Wander through a tropical world as butterflies flutter around the thick green vegetation in this mini-rainforest that’s also home to lizards, fish and other insects.

Casa delle Farfalle
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Cervia Natural Park

Enjoy a day in nature at this huge park. Walk along the footpaths under the great pine trees and look for wildlife and domestic animals.

Cervia Natural Park
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Parco della Salina di Cervia

Explore the salt pans of Cervia to learn more about the town’s cultural heritage as well as the abundant nature which can be found here. 

Parco della Salina di Cervia

Day trip destinations from Cervia

Ravenna showing interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Ravenna

Cesenatico

Cesenatico

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Pinarella

Milano Marittima showing a river or creek

Milano Marittima