Milano Marittima and surroundings

Award-winning beaches, a centuries-old pine forest, ancient salt pans and cities of art

A resort that brings together sea, nature and culture

Milano Marittima was founded in 1912 as a garden city between the Adriatic Sea and Cervia’s centuries-old pine forest. Today it is one of the most elegant resorts on the Romagna Riviera, awarded the Blue Flag every year for the quality of its waters and services.

The new seafront promenade links Cervia and Milano Marittima: more than four kilometres of lit walkway along the beach, perfect for strolling into the centre in the evening.

Sailing boats and motorboats moored along the canal harbour, with colourful houses and pines reflected in the calm water

Old brick tower on the canal harbour with a blue fishing boat moored, colourful bunting and reflections in the calm water

Woman cycling along a cobbled street past brick houses and a café with colourful outdoor tables

9 km of golden beach
260 hectares of pine forest
927 hectares of salt pans

The sea

Blue Flag beaches

Fine sand, a gently shelving seabed and a Blue Flag awarded for more than 19 consecutive years.

The beach clubs offer everything you need for a seaside holiday in Romagna: water sports, beach volleyball, children’s play areas and the peace of a well-kept, well-organised beach.

80 m from the hotel

Discover our beach

Wide beach of pale sand in front of a calm turquoise sea, with a few bathers and white clouds in a blue sky

Golden sandy beach with lifeguard tower and red flag, calm sea and blue sky with scattered clouds

Sandy shore with transparent water and calm sea as far as the horizon, blue sky and a small sailing boat in the distance

Nature

The centuries-old pine forest

More than 260 hectares of maritime and stone pines along the coast, from Pinarella to Tagliata. A natural park that has inspired poets and travellers, from Dante to Byron. Today it is criss-crossed by cycle paths and footpaths, with fitness areas and sanctuaries that are home to peacocks and pheasants. Perfect for a walk in the shade during the hottest hours or an early-morning bike ride.

100 m from the hotel

Crowns of maritime pines against a blue sky with a large, fluffy white cloud

Fountain with jets of water surrounded by stone columns, benches, flower beds and tall pines in a small paved square

Canal of green water with fishing huts on stilts, a suspended net and maritime pines along the banks under a blue sky

Tradition and nature

The salt pans

This is where Cervia’s “sweet salt” is produced, a Slow Food Presidium with a tradition dating back to the 10th century. At the Camillone salt pan, the salt is still harvested entirely by hand. All around lie 827 hectares of nature reserve where pink flamingos nest. In summer there are guided tours of the salt pans every day, and you can visit the salt museum and watch the flamingos in the reserve.

4 km from the hotel

Flock of pink flamingos in shallow water with reflections; in the background, heaps of salt and salt-works sheds under a clear sky

Four backlit flamingos walking in shallow water that reflects the golden colours of the sunset

Orange sun setting on the horizon and reflected in a calm stretch of water, with dry grasses in the foreground

Places to discover nearby

Everything the Romagna Riviera has to offer, a few kilometres from the hotel

Mosaic dome with the Baptism of Christ in the central medallion and twelve apostles in procession on a blue and gold background

Art and history

Ravenna

Eight UNESCO World Heritage monuments and the largest collection of Byzantine mosaics in the world. San Vitale, Galla Placidia, Sant’Apollinare Nuovo: every church holds a unique treasure.
This is where Dante Alighieri is buried.

25 km — 25 min by car

Shopping

Shopping in Milano Marittima

From the best-known brands to artisan boutiques, the tree-lined avenues of the centre make for relaxed, enjoyable shopping, a short walk from the hotel.

1 km — 10 min on foot

Historic boats with yellow and red sails moored in the Cervia canal, beside a brick tower and its reflection in the water

Tradition

Cervia canal harbour

Cervia’s historic harbour and Borgomarina form the old fishermen’s quarter, now alive with seafood restaurants and bars overlooking the water. In summer it hosts evening markets of crafts, traditional Romagna produce and antiques.

4 km — 10 min by car

Wellbeing and relaxation

Terme di Cervia

The Cervia salt pans supply the salt-bromine-iodine waters and natural muds used at the thermal spa: inhalation treatments, balneotherapy and wellness trails surrounded by greenery.

3 km — 10 min by car

A brown and white Shetland pony with a long fringe and a grey donkey looking out from behind the wooden fence, among the pines

Nature and families

Parco Naturale

A green oasis in the heart of the pine forest, with trails among fallow deer, peacocks, goats and wild rabbits, small lakes and shady paths. The ideal place for a morning outdoors with the children.

3 km — 10 min by car

Sport

Adriatic Golf Club

A 27-hole course set in the pine forest, where the scent of resin accompanies every swing. Suitable for experienced players and beginners alike, it is the perfect place for a morning with a difference.

2 km — 5 min by car

Flea market stalls with books and figurines in a pedestrian square, visitors among the parasols and ochre-coloured buildings

Historic quarter

Cervia old town

A small town overlooking the salt pans, whose life centres on Piazza Garibaldi, where concerts and markets are held in summer. Don’t miss the Chiesa del Suffragio, the Antica Pescheria and the Teatro Comunale. Every Thursday the square hosts the weekly market.

3 km — 10 min by car

Morpho butterfly with blue wings and a dark edge with white dots, resting with open wings on green leaves

Nature and discovery

Casa delle Farfalle

A tropical greenhouse in the heart of the pine forest where hundreds of butterflies fly freely among the visitors. The visit includes an insect garden and a botanical garden. An experience that children especially love.

2 km — 8 min by car

Riding arena with colourful jumps on a well-kept lawn, pots of yellow flowers, maritime pines in the background and people at work

Sport

Centro Ippico Le Siepi

A landmark of Italian equestrian sport since 1974. Every summer it hosts national and international showjumping and dressage competitions, at one of the most prestigious venues on the Riviera.

6 km — 13 min by car

Child in a yellow helmet and harness glides, suspended, onto a wooden platform on a treetop adventure course

Nature and families

CerviAvventura

Treetop adventure trails in the pine forest, with different levels of difficulty for adults and children. Rope bridges, vines, suspended walkways and zip lines among the pines. An open-air experience in the green of Cervia’s pine forest.

3 km — 10 min by car

Two reticulated giraffes eating hay from a metal basket on a pole, in a sandy enclosure with wooden logs and blue sky

Nature and families

Safari Ravenna

A park of more than forty hectares where you can see animals from all over the world from your own vehicle. Lions, giraffes, hippos and a walk-through area with shows and educational trails. An experience for the whole family.

12 km — 15 min by car

Roller coaster train speeding along a suspended red track, seen from below against a blue sky with clouds

Amusement park

Mirabilandia

Italy’s largest amusement park, with more than 40 attractions including roller coasters, live shows and the Mirabeach water park. Fun for the whole family, from children to thrill-seekers.

12 km — 15 min by car

The sea is waiting for you

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