Cervia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A harbor with boats docked, a tall brick building, and a calm water reflecting the surroundings.
A street lined with trees and flowers, with buildings and a pharmacy in the background.
A narrow cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, a wooden door, and potted plants.
Two men working in a salt flat with shallow water.
A waterfront café with outdoor seating, a canal, and buildings with yellow facades.

If you happen to be travelling along the Adriatic coast, a trip to Cervia is the perfect opportunity to discover a magnificent town of many different faces.

Thanks to its numerous attractions, which make it a favoured destination throughout the year, and a wide range of accommodation options, any time is right to make the most of our holiday packages to Cervia.

Cervia is the ideal destination, whether you're a sun and sea worshipper, love water sports, want to be surrounded by nature, seek holidays with a cultural focus or just want to indulge in some wellness treatments. There are so many things to visit in Cervia and one of the first is the vast green area of the Cervia pine forest.

Covering an area of almost three hundred hectares, the Cervia pine forest is of particular environmental interest, a wonderful green heart that provides enchanting vistas and landscapes to admire. Ideal for walking and cycling, jogging or simply enjoying the fresh air and relaxing in an unspoilt environment, the pine forest includes two Mediterranean pine species and is subdivided into four areas. Here you can venture along any of the 32 different trails, exercise in the open air gym or row along the canals that connect the sea with the salt pans. On the edges of the pine forest you can enjoy archery, tennis and every water sport along the nearby coast.

The Cervia Spa Centre allows visitors to combine relaxing by the sea with wellness treatments. Thanks to its extremely beneficial and curative waters, this stunningly beautiful and modern spa centre provides a wide range of health and beauty treatments.

Cervia's long coastline boasts a wide range of beaches, both free and run by bathing establishments, where you can spend days of fun and relaxation. Over the years, many of these establishments have implemented improvements to provide clients, tourists and residents with a quality of service worthy of the biggest international beaches.

Cervia also includes many places of worship and historical interest, such as the Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Cervia Cathedral and the Church of Saint Mary of the Suffrage. The centre of Cervia, crossed by its harbour canal, lights up in the evening and is the perfect place for a stroll, enjoying the fresh breeze from the sea and the scent of the pine woods. Here you can still see what remains of the ancient fishing village. Another nerve centre of Cervia is the salt warehouses. Salt collection and processing have been one of the main sources of revenue for the city since ancient times. Cervia has therefore transformed its warehouses into a Salt Museum where you can learn about the extraction techniques, storage and various uses of salt. At certain times of year, you can also visit Cervia's last remaining traditional salt pan, Salina Camomilla, discovering a way of working that has remained essentially unchanged since the middle of twentieth century.

A holiday in Cervia is the easiest way to have an adventure that includes sport, wellness, nature and culture.

Where to stay in Cervia

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Centro Storico

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Piazza Garibaldi and Museum of Salt are top sights worth seeing.

Pinarella

While there might not be top attractions in Pinarella, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Atlantica Water Park and Minigolf Centrale.

Bellettini Hotel

Bellettini Hotel

4 out of 5
VIII traversa 22/24 Cervia RA
The price is £92 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
£92
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Cervia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Bellettini Hotel
Hotel Deanna Golf

Hotel Deanna Golf

4 out of 5
Viale Matteotti Cervia RA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cervia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Mirabilandia and Papeete Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (69 reviews)
"It is sold as a beachfront property but it is about half a mile from the beach. The rooms are clean and staff is noce but NOT BRACHFRONT"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Hotel Deanna Golf
Hotel B&B Manuela

Hotel B&B Manuela

3 out of 5
Viale Italia 41 Cervia RA
Stay at this hotel in Cervia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 beach bars and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bagno Fantini Club and Piazza Garibaldi are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"Room was new and clean staff friendly good breakfast good simple near the beach. I enjoyed it."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Hotel B&B Manuela
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residence i Diamanti - Siroli Collection

Residence i Diamanti - Siroli Collection

3 out of 5
Via Etna 3 Cervia RA
Stay at this residence in Cervia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Bagno Fantini Club and Kartodromo Happy Valley are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"Short walk to the beach. Great facilities in the apartment with a mini kitchen and washer available. Here for the IM, location was great 200m from the end of transition. Rental bikes available from the hotel for a small fee to allow easy access to other parts of Cervia. Check-in was easy and completed ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Residence i Diamanti - Siroli Collection
Appartamenti le Vele - Siroli Collection

Appartamenti le Vele - Siroli Collection

Viale Alfredo Oriani 24 Cervia RA
Stay at this apartment in Cervia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Museum of Salt and Piazza Garibaldi are located ...
Appartamenti le Vele - Siroli Collection
Residenza Acquamarina - Siroli Collection

Residenza Acquamarina - Siroli Collection

Via Etna 5 Cervia RA
Stay at this apartment in Cervia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bagno Fantini Club and Kartodromo Happy Valley ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Good location and parking. Reception staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Residenza Acquamarina - Siroli Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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