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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Milano Marittima

If you're spending some time in Milano Marittima, Minigolf Centrale and Cervia - Milano Marittima Pine Forest are top sights worth seeing.

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 Parco della Salina di Cervia.

MOKO LIFESTYLE HOTEL-Nuova apertura 2026

MOKO LIFESTYLE HOTEL-Nuova apertura 2026

V. IV Traversa 22 Milano Marittima RA
The price is £74 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£74
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cervia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cervia - Milano Marittima Pine Forest and Mirabilandia ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"(+) Close to the beaches New property Spacious room (-) Uninspiring breakfast Netflix doesn’t work Carpet on the stairs already dirty 2 months after the opening"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

MOKO LIFESTYLE HOTEL-Nuova apertura 2026
Bellettini Hotel

Bellettini Hotel

4 out of 5
VIII traversa 22/24 Cervia RA
The price is £64 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£64
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
"Absolutely loved this hotel, great for families. Plenty of sun loungers round pool, close walk to nice restaurants and shops. Staff were incredible and always had smiling faces, great touches like geletaria one evening and free coffee sorbetto."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Bellettini Hotel
Hotel Deanna Golf

Hotel Deanna Golf

4 out of 5
Viale Matteotti Cervia RA
The price is £60 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£60
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cervia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Cervia - Milano Marittima Pine Forest ...
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
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 Cervia - Milano Marittima Pine Forest and Bagno Fantini ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Ii Diamanti
"Amazing family room with large terrace, kitted kitchen, safe parking, very close to the beach. Enough to cover any needs for a family with kids . I would stay again."

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025

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 Cervia - Milano Marittima Pine Forest and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"The place was spotless, the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming, and the location is great. Would go there again!"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Appartamenti le Vele - Siroli Collection
Club Del Sole Adriatico Cervia Easy Camping Village

Club Del Sole Adriatico Cervia Easy Camping Village

Via Pinarella 90 Cervia RA
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Cervia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Cervia - Milano Marittima Pine Forest ...
Club Del Sole Adriatico Cervia Easy Camping Village
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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