Direct connections from Ravenna - Milano Marittima - Cervia

A so varied land allows us to choose among different thematic itineraries, sports and amusements.
For those who love nature and excursions nothing can be more exciting than a stop in the Oasis of Punte Alberete, in silent flooded woods, the shelter for rare species of birds and typical marsh plants. This may be followed by a visit to the Museum of Natural Sciences of Ravenna, in Sant’Alberto, and in the historical Palazzone in which an ornithological collection is exhibited.

The famous Pinewoods of San Vitale and of Classe, with their particularity as natural monuments, has been included in the reserved areas of the Po Delta Park. This area, of great naturalistic interest, is full of a great number of wildlife species and it is considered most important and one of the best in Europe for birdwatching.
Very suggestive can be an excursion by bicycle combined with birdwatching activities, crossing the River Reno.

Those who are fond of scuba-diving can visit the seabeds in front of Porto Corsini, in which in 1965 an accident sank the platform Paguro.
Thanks to the exceptional richness of life in that area, it has become a fascinating destination for diving.
On the coast there are also many possibilities for those who choose a holiday full of sport activities, with basketball and beach volley courts, sailing clubs with sailing and water-skiing schools, tennis courts and horseback riding circles.
Golf is also a big deal in the entire Region of Emilia Romagna, while those who love to hit the greens can find their own personal oases in Cervia and Riolo Terme.
The thermal centers are another possibility for a visitor in the Spa resorts of Brisighella, Cervia, Punta Marina and Riolo Bagni. Well-being can be added here to one’s holiday in centres equipped for personal care.

In Ravenna and its province, a land with a strong vocation for tourism, there are several events.

Mosaico di Notte is one of the events which open art places to the public even by night, in the suggestion of seeing splendid mosaics take different colours with artificial lights and in the dark of the night.
Among the typical events, it is important to remember the Spring Festival which takes place in Ravenna where on Saturday night a mask depicting an old woman is taken in parade and then, after the procession, is burned as good omen for the new season. On Sunday the festival goes on with the parade of floats and masks. In Faenza takes place the Palio of the Niballo, in which a Saracen puppet must be hit by the representatives of the five historical districts of the city in order to gain the prize.

Ravenna recipes include the gastronomic tradition of Romagna with the piadina and homemade pasta, so loved by the people of Romagna.

Many typical recipes are in fact based on tortelli – tortelloni stuffed with ricotta cheese and herbs – and cappelletti stuffed with cheese or meat. It is impossible to forget the tagliatelle, pappardelle, tortellacci, and the tardura, pasta with egg and parsley to serve in broth.

The fish tradition is vivid along the Adriatic coast with the brodetto alla marinara, which uses different kinds of fish and the delicious fishcakes, made of fish pulp, scampi and seafood.
Frogs are also very appreciated with the well-known soup or you may choose rice with wild duck meat and coot on the grill.

Among the desserts, typical of the province is the dessert of San Michele and the burlengo migliaccio, a dessert with must, pork blood, almonds and candied fruits.
Among the typical products of the country, one must remember its extra-virgin olive oil, the Moretto of Brisighella artichoke, chestnut honey, berries, nectarines of Romagna and white or yellow peaches.

Among the wines there are Albana di Romagna, Cagnina di Romagna, Colli di Faenza, Sangiovese and Cabernet among the reds and Pignoletto and Trebbiano representing whites.