Casalborsetti: Beach, Dunes and Pine Forest

Casalborsetti combines a seaside resort with a protected coastal landscape: it is the northernmost of Ravenna’s nine seaside resorts and lies about 15 kilometres from the historic city centre. It is also located on the edge of the Parco del Delta del Po. In coastal area IT4070005, the beach, an approximately 300-metre stretch of offshore sea and the mouth of the Lamone meet. The focus is therefore not only on a beach holiday, but also on the different forms of a coastline where sea and river meet.

Dunes and Coastal Forest

The dunes lend the surrounding landscape a particular sense of time. Fossil dunes dating back to the 16th-century coastline have been preserved near Casalborsetti. Alongside them, the protected area includes active dunes, coastal pine forests with Pinus pinaster and Pinus pinea, and consolidated relict dunes north of the Lamone. Coastal area IT4070005 lies entirely within the Parco Regionale Delta del Po regional park. The fossil formations point to an earlier coastline; active dunes represent a different, present-day coastal form. Together with the pine forests, they shape this protected coastal area and make the landscape interesting as more than just a beach backdrop.

Beach and Activities

Casalborsetti has a wide free beach. Several beach clubs in Casalborsetti are set up to welcome dogs. If you are travelling with a dog, you can factor this option into your plans for a day at the beach; check the conditions with the relevant operator before your visit, as such services may change.

At Casal B Sport, adults and children can take individual or group lessons in padel and pickleball with qualified coaches. The Centro Sportivo Zangaglia in Casalborsetti also has padel courts available to book. This lets you choose between guided lessons in two sports and booking a padel court. The fact that the lessons are open to both adults and children is a practical consideration when planning a stay for different age groups.

A Route to Ravenna

Stage 23 of the Via Romea Germanica runs from Casalborsetti to Ravenna and through the Pineta di San Vitale. For several kilometres, unpaved paths wind through a quiet forest. After crossing a bridge, the route also follows a cycle path along the right bank of the river for several kilometres. The forest section, path surface and riverside route are useful points of reference when planning your route. Check trail conditions locally, as surfaces may change. This travel option differs from a stay focused mainly on the beach.

Choosing Casalborsetti for Your Holiday

A small, well-equipped tourist harbour adds to the coastal resort. When searching for a holiday apartment, use the kind of daily rhythm you want as a guide: do you want your stay to focus mainly on time at the beach, or would you also like to include sports and the route to Ravenna? The answer can help you decide whether Casalborsetti suits your planned mix of relaxation, landscape and activity.

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