9 Best Things to Do for Couples in Cesenatico

Watching the sunrise from the seashore of the Adriatic is sure to be a memorable part of your romantic holiday in Cesenatico. We know it's not easy waking up so early, but there's an initiative that will help motivate you to get up and head to the perfect place to witness nature in all her glory.

At sunrise, classical music concerts are put on at the most atmospheric spots beside the sea, like the free beaches beside the Levante, Valleverde and Zadina piers.

Porto Canale Leonardesco is Cesenatico’s main icon, dug out in the early years of the 14th century as part of plans to fortify the town. As the name suggests, the task of designing and planning was given to none other than the Renaissance great, Leonardo da Vinci. Big and small traditional fishing boats called bragozzi crowd both sides of the canal, where you can find bars and restaurants for picturesque breaks along your walks. Besides the centrepiece Maritime Museum, other landmarks include the Marino Moretti House Museum and several small piazzas with old fish markets.

Take in the historical charms of Cesenatico through this cobblestoned piazza, which overlooks the canal that Leonardo da Vinci designed. The small square is on the eastern side of the Fosso Venarella canal and a short walk from Leonardo’s Port. You’ll have to park your car at Piazza del Monte, as the rest of the piazza and its streets are pedestrian-only. Well-preserved landmarks include the large centrepiece stone well, which was used in the 16th through 19th centuries for keeping fish fresh. Check out the houses in pastel colours and a mini marketplace selling fruits and local goods nearby.

Enjoy food and wine tasting during Tramonto DiVino, a regional food and wine event. In the summer and autumn, Piazza Spose dei Marinai, the large space overlooking the sea along the Molo di Ponente (West Pier) in Cesenatico, hosts a phase of Tramonto DiVino, which is part of a town fair that takes place in Romagna's historic spots and seaside resorts.

It's the perfect excuse to uncork the best Lambrusco, Sangiovese, Albana, Pignoletto and Gutturnio wines. As well as tasting culinary specialities, you can learn to make them during demonstrations by famous chefs.

Did you know you can rent a rickshaw to visit Cesenatico's prettiest spots? For over 50 years, Il Salone del Tandem has been the go-to place to rent these vehicles. You can see the various urban parts of the centre and suburbs via the town's cycle paths.

You can follow the level path along the seafront all the way to neighbouring towns, which include Gatteo a Mare and Pinarella in Cervia. If you'd prefer a guided tour, there's one that will take you to the town's best-known spots, from Parco di Levante (Levante Park) to Molo di Ponente (West Pier).

Take a stroll to the Leaves Cathedral, where art and nature rub shoulders in the magical amphitheatre, an art installation conceived by the great poet and writer Tonino Guerra and created by sculptor Aurelio Brunelli. Seven steel-sheet leaves, over 3 metres tall and embellished with inlays, sprout from the grass. Together, they form a dance celebrating nature’s wonders and man’s relationship with the world.

The adjacent orchard has been designed to conserve the most ancient fruit trees of Romagna agriculture, like pero moscatello (Moscaetllo pear tree), melo rosa di Coriano (Coriano ‘pink’ apple tree), and susino di Purocielo (Purocielo plum tree). The magical atmosphere at the heart of this installation will help you rediscover the energy and beauty of creation.

If you like art, visit the exhibitions in the Galleria Leonardo Da Vinci (Municipal Gallery Leonardo Da Vinci) during your walk along the Porto Canale (Port Canal). It hosts cultural events and temporary exhibits of paintings, sculptures, photographs and figurative art. Local artists are given pride of place, but there's no shortage of well-known names on the Italian cultural scene, like Dario Fo and Nicola Samorì.

The building hosting the exhibition spaces is also interesting: it used to be used as a fish market, and it still retains the colonnaded structure from that period. The spaces between the columns have been covered with large, clear windows, creating a complete fusion between the works of art and the urban environment.

At Vivi Il Centro Olistico Cesenatico (Vivi Holistic Beauty Salon), you can rebalance your strength and energies with a traditional or couples massage, shiatsu bodywork or chakra reactivation ritual. Despite the name, it's not your standard beauty salon, but rather a miniature spa, boasting comfortable spaces that have been thoughtfully designed down to the very last detail.

For a truly special gift, you can book a whole day at the salon and choose your favourite treatments, whether that's aroma sensory, ayurvedic or hot stone massages. Discover this wellness nirvana and regenerate your body and mind.

Catch a show at Cesenatico Municipal Theater if you want to experience the wonders of the theatre together with your loved ones. The Cesenatico Municipality organises events all year round, including summer shows in squares and outdoor spaces. The programme features various performances, such as poetry and literature readings, folk and jazz concerts, auteur film screenings and ballet shows.

The theatre returns to its historic base from autumn to spring: a space with 2 tiers of seating dating to the mid-19th century. The winter programme includes drama, concerts, shows for kids and plays performed in the local dialect.