At the southern-most point of the Emilia Romagna region’s shoreline in northern Italy lies a gem of the Adriatic Riviera - the thriving holiday resort of Cattolica. Here you will find one of the most welcoming towns in Italy, which, like its neighbour Rimini, has built a reputation as a hotspot for family fun and hospitality. Cattolica is popular with both Italian families and international visitors, who come to enjoy the wide sandy beach, the vast choice of restaurants and bars, and the nightlife, which is considered the best in Italy.
Cattolica lies in a sheltered inlet, protected by the Gabicce promontory, making the waters of the town’s 3 kilometres of beach particularly calm. In Cattolica you will find the pleasant, shaded streets of the old town, pretty squares with ornate fountains and an attractive traditional fishing harbour. Towering above the resort is the imposing castle of Gradara.
Holiday visitors spend their days shopping in elegant stores and boutiques, lunching along the sunny promenade, taking a ride through town on the mini tourist train, and enjoying the sun, sand and sea of the beach. On the outskirts of Cattolica is Le Navi, a theme park dedicated to all things associated with the sea, where you and your family can witness the origins of the oceans. Another great place to take a day trip is the Parco Naturale Regionale del Monte San Bartolo, which features archaeological remains and the old ruined walls of ancient villas, as well as Renaissance gardens and beautiful sea views.