Molinella between wetlands and village history

Molinella can be explored through several distinct themes: a Natura 2000 site, skydiving at the Aviosuperficie di Molinella, an auditorium in the historic centre and the village of Selva Malvezzi south of town. This allows you to consider nature, culture and activities as different focuses for your trip.

Wetlands in the Natura 2000 site

The Natura 2000 site IT4050022 “Biotopi e Ripristini ambientali di Medicina e Molinella” is designated as an SAC-SPA, covers 4,022 hectares and includes Molinella. Within the Molinella section, Vallazza is one of the most important wetlands. This brings together a large protected-area context and a specifically named natural area: the designation provides the broader framework, while Vallazza is a local point of reference. If landscapes and protected areas shape your choice of trip, you can use both of these levels as a guide.

Skydiving: tandem jump or course

At the Aviosuperficie di Molinella, the Skydive FlyGang parachuting school offers tandem jumps with a qualified instructor. AFF courses are also available, with seven learning stages to prepare you for solo skydiving. These options suit different plans: a tandem jump or a multi-stage course. If you are planning a tandem jump, confirm availability before your trip.

When choosing a holiday rental, it may help to first decide on your preferred focus: would you like to centre your stay on nature, explore historic places or plan a skydiving activity? The available information about these activities does not promise specific features of any accommodation, but it does give you concrete themes to guide your further search.

Selva Malvezzi and Molinella’s cultural sites

Selva Malvezzi is a 15th-century village about 7 kilometres south of Molinella. Despite alterations in the 17th century, it has retained its original appearance. The two dates help illustrate the village’s development: changes are part of its history, without its original character having been lost.

Piazza del Governatore in Selva Malvezzi hosts the Selva in Jazz music series in July. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the programme for the relevant year. In Molinella’s historic centre, Chiesa di San Matteo now serves as a municipal auditorium. The village square and the auditorium represent two different cultural connections: a music series in Selva Malvezzi and the present-day municipal function of a church in the centre of Molinella.

Location and getting around

Molinella lies on the northern edge of the Bologna metropolitan area and at the gateway to the Po Delta Regional Park. These geographical reference points help locate the town between the metropolitan area and the park, without treating them as a single excursion area. Bus route 243 connects Bologna, Budrio, Molinella and Marmorta. If you would like to take this connection into account when planning, check the timetable and fares for your travel dates.

Near Marmorta, the metal Passerella di Marmorta, also known as “Piccola Brooklyn,” crosses the Reno as a bridge for cyclists and pedestrians. It is closed due to structural issues; check its status before visiting. This allows you to treat the bridge as a named point of reference without planning to use it as a currently accessible crossing. When choosing a holiday rental, it is worth matching the places and activities that matter to your stay with your own travel plans.

Discover more destinations: Castiglione Dei Pepoli, Granarolo Dell'emilia, Roncobilaccio, Farneto, Molino del Pallone, Quarto Inferiore, Anzola Dell'emilia, Mordano.

For the broader travel overview: Bologna.