Gatteo a Mare

Gatteo a Mare: a large resort in the capital of Liscio

Those who choose to spend their summer holidays in Gatteo a Mare do so the first time because they are attracted by the endless beaches and clear sea protected by the breakwater cliffs, but they keep coming back when they discover everything this pretty town on the Romagna Riviera has to offer.

Thanks to the rich and varied calendar of the Gatteo Mare Summer Village, this seaside resort just a stone's throw from Cesenatico becomes a true open-air tourist village during the summer, where it is impossible to get bored at any time of day.

A programme full of activities for all tastes

The Gatteo a Mare beaches are animated by mini-clubs every day from the early hours, bocce tournaments, soft gym and aqua dance in the late morning, club dance and table tennis, beach volleyball and foosball tournaments in the afternoon. This is just a taste of the packed programme of events at the Gatteo Mare Summer Village.

Would you like to try your hand at a canoe course? You can do this from Monday to Friday in the morning or late afternoon. Do you want to ensure lots of fun for your children? The activities at the Don Guanella Gardens , the ever-popular Brucomela or the Ferris wheel and, to discover Gatteo Mare without moving a finger, take advantage of the little train that runs through the streets of the town.

The pedestrian zone, active from June to September, guarantees a carefree holiday. You can go from the beach to the shopping streets, from the stalls of the Monday morning market to the green gardens without traffic noise and pollution.

The week of ballroom dancing and many evening events in Gatteo a Mare continues in the evening

Leisure opportunities in Gatteo a Mare are not limited to daytime. The calendar of events is also packed in the evenings, both for children and adults. Day after day you can enjoy travelling circus shows through the streets of the town, concerts at the Rubicone Arena, cinema under the stars and food stands to discover the delights of local gastronomy like cantarelle.

If you are passionate about ballroom dancing, Gatteo a Mare is the place for you! The father of ballroom dancing, Secondo Casadei, was born here, and every year the town hosts two unmissable events dedicated precisely to mazurka, waltz and polka. The Settimana del Liscio – Liscio Week – opens and closes the summer season, with a first event in early June and a second in mid-September.

What to expect from the Liscio Week? Lots, and lots more: tribute evenings to Romagna Mia, ballroom dancing on the beach, cabaret ballroom dancing shows and special guests such as Mirko Casadei and his Popular Folk Orchestra.

Not only beaches: the historic centre of Gatteo

Even lovers of seaside fun may need to take a little break from the well-equipped beaches and events on the Gatteo a Mare coastline. The good news is that just 10 kilometres away you can discover the historical centre of Gatteo, founded in medieval times under the name of Fundus Catei.

Upon arrival, you will notice Gatteo’s Renaissance appearance, with the square in the centre and the imposing Malatesta Castle surrounded by fortified walls. Nearby, you can visit the Parish Church of San Lorenzo Martire with its neoclassical paintings and imposing bell tower and the Oratory of San Rocco, built in 1484 and adorned with recently restored and exquisite 17th-century frescoes.

Gatteo a Mare is also the ideal place to stay if you love amusement parks. Mirabilandia is only 20 kilometres away, Fiabilandia 25 kilometres, Italia In Miniatura 14 kilometres and Aquafan, the best water park in Italy, is a 30-minute drive away.