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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Cesenatico

11 stays · 10 aparthotels and 1 serviced apartments

Cesenatico is a port town of about 26,000 people on the Adriatic coast of Emilia-Romagna, roughly 30 km south of Ravenna, with a historic canal harbour at its centre and a long run of beaches either side. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Cesenatico suit a seaside resort town: families who want space for a week or two, cycling groups, and visitors who want a kitchen after a morning at the beach and an evening along the canal.

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Where to stay in Cesenatico

Porto Canale and the old town

  • sightseeing
  • restaurants
  • couples

The Porto Canale Leonardesco is the leading element of the historical centre. It was redrawn by Leonardo da Vinci in 1502 according to the official tourism site, though Wikipedia notes he surveyed the canal rather than designed it. Colourful houses and historic boats line the water, and the Museo della Marineria, with its floating section, is moored along the oldest stretch. Casa Moretti, the house of the poet Marino Moretti, is among the sights along the canal.

Stays in or near Porto Canale and the old town

Beachfront

  • beach
  • families
  • seaside resort

Cesenatico is a tourist resort with about 22,000 hotel beds, according to Wikipedia. The official tourism site says the main beaches, the urban parks and the Zadina pine wood can all be reached within a few minutes of the centre, and that the historic centre and the canal are easy to explore on foot.

Stays in or near Beachfront

Zadina

  • quiet stays
  • cycling
  • families

Zadina lies north of the centre along the coast. The official tourism site says the Zadina pine wood can be reached within a few minutes of the centre and calls Cesenatico the Italian capital of bicycles, with cycle paths and routes.

Valverde and Villamarina

  • beach
  • families
  • quiet stays

Valverde and Villamarina are smaller seaside settlements south of the centre. Wikipedia lists Villamarina among the villages of the commune that were practically razed to the ground in the Second World War and later rebuilt.

Stays in or near Valverde and Villamarina

Getting around Cesenatico

Three airports serve Cesenatico according to the official tourism site: Rimini (RMI) about 25 km away, Forlì (FRL) about 40 km, and Bologna (BLQ) about 80 km. The site lists a door-to-door shuttle service from Bologna airport that runs from late May to 20 September. By rail, the town station is on the Rimini-Ravenna line, with direct trains from Bologna Centrale and regional trains from Rimini, which Wikivoyage puts at about 20 minutes. From Cesena station, bus line 94 serves Cesenatico.

The historic centre and the canal are pedestrian-friendly, and the official tourism site calls Cesenatico the Italian capital of bicycles. Start Romagna runs local buses, and tickets can be bought at tobacconists or through several apps. By car the town is reached via the A14 motorway or regional roads, and the tourism site mentions parking in Piazza della Rocca.

Living in Cesenatico for longer

A stay of a week or more suits Cesenatico well. A kitchen helps you cook with the seafood the town's fishing tradition is known for, and the cycling infrastructure means errands can be done by bike. The Presepe della Marineria and the autumn fish festival give reasons to visit outside the beach season.

If you are comparing formats, our guide to aparthotels versus hotels explains what the apartment format adds, and what an aparthotel is covers the basics.

When to visit Cesenatico

Weather Spark describes a warm season from early June to mid-September, with July the hottest month at an average high of around 29°C, and sea temperatures reaching about 26°C in August. The cool season runs from late November to early March, with January the coldest month. The best time for beach activities is late June to late August, according to the same source, and November is the wettest month.

The Marine Nativity Scene, the Presepe della Marineria, is set up on the boats of the floating section of the maritime museum from late November or early December into January, with weekend Christmas markets. The Il Pesce fa Festa seafood festival turns the town centre into an open-air dining venue around the end of October and the start of November, using fish from local catches.

The town has a compact old core around the port and a beach resort strung along the coast, so the main choice is how close to the canal, the sea and the railway line you want to be. For neighbouring resorts, see Rimini, Riccione and Cervia.

Long-stay tips for Cesenatico

Of the 11 properties here, 4 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 9 include some form of housekeeping and 4 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

10 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 35 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Italy

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.

Frequently asked questions

Which airport is closest to Cesenatico?

Rimini Federico Fellini airport is the closest, about 25 km away. Forlì is about 40 km away and Bologna about 80 km, according to the official tourism site.

Is there a train station in Cesenatico?

Yes, the station is on the Rimini-Ravenna line. There are direct trains from Bologna Centrale, and regional trains connect Cesenatico with Rimini.

What is Cesenatico known for?

The Porto Canale Leonardesco, the Museo della Marineria with its floating section of historic boats, and its cycling culture, including the memory of Marco Pantani.

When is the best time to visit Cesenatico for the beach?

Late June to late August is the best period for hot-weather activities, with sea temperatures around 26°C in August according to Weather Spark.

What is the Presepe della Marineria?

A nativity scene displayed on the historic boats of the maritime museum's floating section during the Christmas season, from late November or early December into January. It has more than fifty statues.

How many aparthotels are there in Cesenatico?

We currently list 11 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Cesenatico.

Do aparthotels in Cesenatico have kitchens?

11 of the 11 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Cesenatico have a washing machine?

4 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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