sand and water

It is definitely a pleasure to relax in the sun on Cattolica’s beaches, but as a guarantee against boredom bathing establishments in Cattolica offer their guests a busy calendar of sports activities and tournaments, modern equipment for fitness, hydromassage pools, dedicated pitches and courts for games on the sand and lots of group courses where you can make friends and stay in shape while having fun.

The centres in the sun on the Riviera Romagnola are trail beaters for many of the trends soon to be adopted on beaches all over Europe. This also goes for beach sports, from beach volley to beach tennis and beach soccer, which in just a few years have become a must-play on beaches. Tournaments involving professionals and competitions between friends take place on specially organised beach pitches in the main bathing establishments in Cattolica, at any time of day or night thanks to nighttime illumination.

Even traditional beach games, like bat and ball and boules are still very popular and for hours of fun with friends, establishments in Cattolica also have basketball courts, ping-pong tables and table football. In the shade of modern gazebos there are beach fitness areas, gyms with new-generation machinery, qualified willing trainers ready to offer advice and information and gym lessons – these are just some of the services offered by the best establishments in Cattolica.

For those who prefer to exercise and do their sport in the water, the sea bottom in Cattolica is perfect both for aqua-gym courses, thanks to the natural pool that has formed between the breakwaters and the shore, and also for trips out to sea with canoes, motorboats, windsurfs, jetskis and sailing boats. Some of the establishments along the beach and the Circolo Nautico (Sailing Club) in Cattolica have equipment and contact numbers for sailing, windsurf, kitesurf, water skiing and diving instructors for visitors to Cattolica.

As well as these activities, fans of sport fishing will also be able to practise their favourite sport while on holiday and try their luck in the sea at Cattolica. Every morning boats skippered by expert sailors leave the port, sailing out to sea for a few hours’ fun or for amateur fishing competitions.

In addition to holding sailing and windsurf courses on all levels, for both adults and children, the Circolo Nautico in Cattolica also organises important sailing and windsurf regattas and fishing competitions. Here lovers of water sports will also find everything they need for offshore and underwater fishing, kitesurfing and surfing. One of the most popular events with tourists who spend their summer in Cattolica’s hotels is the “Windsurf Day” in August organised by the Circolo Nautico. This annual event in Cattolica attracts a huge number of surfers from all over Italy and abroad. During the competition, thousand of sails leave the port, turning a long stretch of sea into a river of colours riding the blue of the water. Those following this exciting race from the beach get to see spectacular performances by many professional windsurfers. In the evening, the whole city comes down to the port to celebrate the winners, watch the prize-giving ceremonies, listen to concerts and dance until late.

Sea trips

Thanks to expert sailors and the availability of modern boats of every kind, for more curious active visitors the Cattolica sea is not just a blue line on the horizon, but an appealing place to sail, experience and enjoy by day and night. Tour operators organise lots of wonderful initiatives at sea for guests in Cattolica, from sea trips onboard the famous Queen Elizabeth cruise ship, to outings on cutters for a few hours’ relaxation offshore, through to fishing trips organised by the sailing Club or sporting associations in Cattolica.

Trips on cutters allow visitors in Cattolica to enjoy a beautiful view of the coast, far from the noisy crowded beach, surrounded by the relaxing sound of the waves. Cutters are wooden boats with a characteristic flat bottom and offset centreboard. Their special shape means they can be moored close to shore, making access easy for children and the elderly.

On the Cattolica foreshore, in addition to cutters, there are also the most classic pedalos, rowboats and canoes for hire. For those who prefer speed and excitement, there are motorboats, windsurfs, banana boats, paraflying and jetskis that take you beyond the breakwaters for adrenaline-surging experiences.

If you want to enjoy the experience of a one-day cruise in the Adriatic, you can board the famous Queen Elizabeth off Le Navi Park in Cattolica, which from April to September offers excursions to the most beautiful places along the Romagnola and Marche coast. In late morning and during the afternoon the Queen Elizabeth sails up and down the Adriatic to the coasts of Pesaro, Fano, Vallugola and Rimini. During these scenic excursions you can sunbathe on the beautiful terrace or enjoy excellent cocktails in the ship’s bar.

Even more wonderful is a tour of the Riviera by night onboard the Queen Elizabeth, with splendid dances held in the ship’s ballroom on summer evenings. The lovely rooms on the most famous ship in the Adriatic Riviera are also available for private dinners, private parties, celebrations and birthdays.

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• sand and water

• cycling
• into the nature
• golf
• horse riding
• soccer / 5-a-side
• tennis
• motor sport