Cervia with kids: a world of activities to do

A little gem to be discovered in all seasons, Cervia is most famous for its beaches.
Cervia not only has wide golden sandy beaches, fresh seafood restaurants, and sea salt production, it is a lively town full of life, with a wide range of activities and events for all tastes, such as concerts, theater performances, food festivals, fairs, and local markets. Cervia is also known for its production of sea salt, which dates back to Roman times and is still produced today using traditional techniques. Every summer, the town hosts the "Salt Festival," an event dedicated to promoting sea salt, with tastings, guided tours and activities for the whole family.
Cervia is an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing seaside vacation with the opportunity to discover the history and culture of Romagna.

The beaches of Cervia

The beaches of Cervia are long and sandy, with a shallow sea, perfect for children.
9 km of golden sandy beach, Blue Flag, for the environment and quality of the area, and Green Flag since 2010, for child-friendly beaches, a well-equipped and safe beach, accurate services to enjoy a relaxing vacation
Many bathing establishments, restaurants, bars and stores can be found along the coast, offering a wide range of services.

The beach of Cervia out of season

Cervia, Pinarella, Milano Marittima

Cervia, Pinarella, Milano Marittima, which one to choose?

Cervia

Cervia has an ancient and fascinating history, dating back to Roman times. Many monuments and places of historical interest can still be found in the city's historic center, such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the tower of San Michele, and the salt museum.
The symbol of Cervia is the watchtower known as Torre San Michele, one of 8 towers built in the 15th century to protect the town from Saracen invasions.
The historic center of Cervia runs along the canals of the old harbor. Here you will find excellent little cafes and seafood restaurants.

The San Michele tower in the port of Cervia

Pinarella di Cervia

South of Cervia the beautiful Pinarella owes its name to the thick pine forest between the town and beach, perfect for playing and strolling in the warmer hours.
Pinarella di Cervia stretches for about a mile of sandy coastline, between Cervia and Tagliata, and is characterized by a centuries-old pine forest separating it from the beach.
24 hectares of pine forest an oasis of coolness and relaxation during the hottest hours of the day, with numerous shady paths ideal for walks or a bike ride.

Inside is the Parco Lento, a space dedicated to children's rights designed for free or guided enjoyment during all seasons.
On the beach of Pinarella every year there is the beautiful Kite Festival

Milano Marittima

North of Cervia is Milano Marittima, beautiful and elegnantye enough to be nicknamed the Garden City
Its long tree-lined boulevards feature majestic, well-tended trees that enchant you with their beauty.
The traffic circles host colorful and fragrant gardens that look like something out of a painting.
Milano Marittima is a perfect destination for families, as you can enjoy a safe and welcoming environment. Children can play freely, while parents enjoy a moment of relaxation and tranquility. There are numerous activities along the beach, such as beach volleyball, soccer, and beach tennis, which provide an opportunity to keep fit and have fun at the same time.
The pine forest of Milano Marittima is an oasis of peace and tranquility that is the ideal place to take a walk, go for a run, play a game of bocce or simply relax in the shade of the trees.
Evening events, such as concerts and theater performances, enliven the evenings in Milano Marittima.

Cervia

salt.
Cervia salt is famous because it is a sweet salt, with shades of pink and gray: characteristics that make it especially valuable.

The saltworks of Cervia is a nature reserve, so it is not possible to access the salt pans independently, but only by guided tours.
There are many activities planned during the open season, from March to November: hiking, electric boat, bicycle, train and canoe tours. During the visits, in addition to the discovery of an area of great environmental impact and interest, it is possible to discover the secrets related to salt and the history of Cervia.
Don't miss: the excursions by small train and those at sunset are particularly impressive.

The salt pans of Cervia

Nature Park eCerviAventura

The Cervia Natural Park is a great alternative to beach life.
It is a 32-hectare oasis within the thousand-year-old pine forest; aprotected area where you can get in touch with nature, local vegetation and lots of animals. In fact, here you can find horses, donkeys, buffaloes, baby goats, sheep, deer, pigs, rabbits and other small mammals.
"In the Old Farm" has been organizing and offering educational, awareness, knowledge and approach activities for a few years now.
The Park, where it is not possible to camp or light fires, boasts several trails and shady spaces, picnic and recreation areas.
Also born within the Nature Park is CerviAvventura, a adventure park designed specifically for families, children and those who enjoy outdoor activities. The adventure park offers nine tree trails, for all ages and of different levels and heights, to enjoy this wonderful green corner even from above (in maximum safety, of course)!

The butterfly house in Cervia

The Hervia Butterfly House is definitely worth a visit, especially during bad weather or as an alternative to the beach. The visit can take half a day.
It is a hub for biodiversity and it is recommended to visit it starting with the introductory moment of "The invisible threads of nature," and then moving on to the outdoor garden, with its botanical trail of plants and plant installations; the butterfly hotel; and "The Caterpillar," the greenhouse that houses and protects local butterflies.
The house of insects is a pavilion dedicated to insects of air, water, and land and houses local species as well as the most extravagant and unseen ones. But the main attraction is the large tropical butterfly greenhouse, with tropical temperatures (between 28 and 30 °C with 65-70% humidity) and butterflies from Asia, Africa and America.
Butterflies in this special greenhouse complete their entire life cycle, and are born from chrysalises inside two nurseries.
Want to know a secret?Try wearing red or blue clothes, and maybe a butterfly will land on you.

Daedalus: a long corn maze

There is a very unique place around here, and one that exists only a few months a year, from June to September.
It is the Daedalus Labyrinth, the largest in Europe in the midst of corn. It is designed and made each year at planting time, and then physiologically dies to harvest. Inside it each yearpaths are created, winding, intricate, and only one leads to the exit.
Throughout the period it is open to the public, activities and workshopsare organized for families, children and adults, including themed entertainment activities.
The goal? To step out of the ordinary and challenge oneself in an almost surreal setting, but also to gain some more knowledge about this incedible plant.
The plantation covers about 8 hectares, with a walk of just over 3 km, extendable up to 10 km maximum. However, there is also a "baby" maze for the little ones. Wonder and fun are assured.

The Cervia Kite Festival

How about trying to look skyward? Impossible not to turn your eyes upward during the International Kite Festival, an event capable of leaving adults and children alike open-mouthed.
The appointment is at the free beach of Pinarella di Cervia, where experts, enthusiasts and professionals capable of flying huge, multiple, self-built kites and much more gather. A riot of colors in the sky and for beach preparation, accompanied by music and shows from morning to evening.
Also beautiful is the parade with kite exponents from all over the world.
Every year the Cervia Kite Festival takes place at the end of April on Pinarella beach.
250 designers and pilots selected from among the most significant interpreters of an age-old tradition in constant dialogue with the environment join more than 2,000 enthusiasts for the 43rd edition of Artevento Cervia, the original festival dedicated to kites and the environment, which has become a cult event for both promoters of wind art and lovers of green tourism and sustainable creativity.
The most comprehensive review of kites in simultaneous flight in dedicated areas, to dive into the magic of a practice born more than 2,500 years ago.