Cattolica Things To Do

Situated in the province of Rimini near San Marino, beautiful Cattolica is an ancient fishing town looking out over the sparkling Adriatic Sea. Cattolica is a safe and friendly town and is a perfect choice for a family holiday as there is plenty to do for children.

 

With easy access to many nearby beautiful art cities such as Urbino, Ravenna, Rimini, a holiday to Cattolica is a perfect opportunity to explore this cultural region of Italy.

 

Every evening, the 'dancing fountains' light up on the seafront and you can watch the spectacular water and light shows set to music. With street performers, musicians and bars, nightlife in Cattolica has something for everyone. For the more serious party goer, take a bus down the coast to the Rimini resort.

 

Deep sea fishing championships happen here every year making a holiday to Cattolica a fisherman's dream.

 

The beaches here are very clean and safe, with pure golden sands and green waters. A wide range of water sports, including windsurfing and sailing are offered on the beach at Cattolica, so if you tire of the sun and sand, it's easy to get out and enjoy the water.

 

Cattolica has lots of festivals throughout the year, celebrating everything from films to flowers.

 

You will never be short of restaurants in Cattolica. Fresh local seafood here is some of Italy's best, try the grilled 'Fish Rustida' or the 'brodetto', a dish of stewed fish. Other popular ingredients natives to the region are polenta and clams. The local pasta speciality is 'strozzapreti'. To drink, the locals love Albana, a white wine and for red wine, try Sangiovese.

 

Take a short trip out on a tiny railway to the walled fortress town of Gradara in time for a classic Italian lunch, or visit one of the three smallest microstates in Europe, San Merino.

 

One of many theme and water parks in the area, the nearby Le Navi theme park is a big attraction for local and international visitors alike. With an ocean and ecology theme, you can have a lot of fun learning about the sea life, and marvel at sharks and other exotic fish.