Things to do in Marina Romea

With its range of roller coasters and themed worlds, Mirabilandia is a limitless playground for children of all ages. The theme park, which has a vast water world section, features some of the most exhilarating rides in Europe. Provide a thrilling time for your kids at the shows and rides of one of Italy’s largest amusement parks.

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.

Eastern art blends with Catholic tradition in the Basilica of San Vitale, considered one of the most important destinations for early Christian art in the country. This octagonal church in central Ravenna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors come from around the world to see its stunning mosaics, cavernous interior and the maze depicted on the church floor. Join a guided tour of the Basilica of San Vitale to learn about its history or attend a musical event to hear the church’s heavenly acoustics.

Visit Dante Alighieri’s Tomb to learn about how the Florentine poet’s politics led him to spend his final years in Ravenna. Dante Alighieri, considered among the most notable Italian writers in history, was buried in the city. Today visitors travel from around the world to pay tribute at his tomb. Visit Dante Alighieri’s Tomb to hold your own tribute, reflect in the peaceful atmosphere, admire the neoclassical monument and see the urn containing the epitaph written by Bernardo Canaccio.

Bordered by the town hall and Baroque church, the Piazza del Popolo is the principal square in Ravenna. It was constructed beside a former canal by the Venetians in the 15th century. Admire the pair of columns topped by statues of saints, similar to the design of Venice’s Piazza San Marco.

With its blue-green dome and majestic façade, the Ravenna Cathedral is one of the city’s crowning jewels. The current incarnation dates back to 1734, although churches have stood on this spot since the 4th century. Pass through the arched portico and gaze at the opulent religious decorations in the interior.

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.