The best things to do in Milano Marittima (fondly abbreviated to “Mima” by locals) showcase the seaside charms of Italy’s Eastern Riviera, with a few good bonuses. Beyond offering the usual fun in the summer sun on the Adriatic, parts of the town are heavily covered in pine forests, and there are nature parks and even thermal spas where the family can have a great time.
The downtown area of Milano Marittima offers a more upscale feel compared to that of its direct coastal neighbour, Cervia. It features virtually no historical landmarks, but rather a modern vibe with pleasant parks and main streets lined with designer boutiques and cafés. This list of great things to do in Milano Marittima in a day or 2 will show you why it’s worth the small hop north of the Cervia canal.
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Papeete Beach
Summer fun on the Adriatic coast
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Papeete Beach is among the most popular bagni (serviced beach clubs) gracing Milano Marittima’s Adriatic coastline. It offers a wide beach with many orange umbrella-shaded sun loungers in neat rows. There’s an optional private section of the beach that you can book for a whole day for up to 10 people. For around €350, you get personalised services and a bottle of Papeete Brut. They usually throw summer beach parties on Sunday afternoons, with DJ sets that help draw in a festive crowd.
Lokasi: Via III Traversa, 281, Milano Marittima, Ravenna, Italy
Buka: Daily from 7.30 am to 9 pm
Telefon: +39 (0)349 371 7477
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Casa delle Farfalle
A wonderful treat for nature lovers
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This butterfly park is set in a lush forested part of the town, around 6 minutes’ drive west from Primo Maggio. It offers an educational day out for the family, with guided tours that will show you nature’s artistry through exhibits detailing the stages in a butterfly’s life cycle. The park maintains its all-natural appeal, with almost every structure made from timber. There’s an onsite playground area, as well as a forest trail. Tickets are around €6 per person.
Lokasi: Viale Jelenia Gora 6/d, Milano Marittima, Ravenna, Italy
Buka: Monday, Saturday and Sunday from 9.30 am to 6 pm, Tuesday – Friday from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 2.30 pm to 6 pm
Telefon: +39 (0)544 995671
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CerviAvventura
They’ll have a blast zipping through the forest canopies
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This treetop adventure park is set within the Parco Naturale di Cervia (Cervia Natural Park), right next to the Terme di Cervia spa and wellness centre. There are around 9 courses where you can whiz through the pinewood canopies, equipped with essential safety gear such as helmets and harnesses. They include ziplines and cable bridges, as well as suspended squirrel tunnels and Tarzan swings. Tickets are around €20 for adults and half for kids (but they must be at least 120cm tall to enter).
Lokasi: Parco Naturale di Cervia, Milano Marittima, Ravenna, Italy
Buka: (April – September) daily from 10 am to 7.30 pm
Telefon: +39 (0)347 149 6519
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Mirabilandia
It’s 30 hectares filled with family fun!
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As one of the largest amusement parks in Italy, Mirabilandia offers thrill rides such as an inverted rollercoaster, which is also among the longest in Europe. The park has well over a dozen rides for different ages and adrenaline levels, as well as a waterpark for some sliding and splashing fun. Small kids can safely play at the Ottoland playground, families can join a rushing rapid ride in specially designed rafts on the Rio Bravo, while die-hard thrill-seekers can dare the Divertical – one of the world’s tallest “water coasters”. Tickets are around €36 for adults and €23 for kids under 140cm.
Lokasi: SS16, km 162, Savio, Ravenna, Italy
Buka: (June – August) Daily from 10m to 6 pm
Telefon: +39 (0)544 561156
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Rotonda Primo Maggio
A grand junction that connects you to the whole town
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Citta Giardino sits on the main roundabout of Primo Maggio, which connects most of Milano Marittima’s main streets. This spot is one of Milano Marittima few piazzas and serves as a great place to start exploring the town from. The garden is well-shaded by plenty of large trees, and some of its sections have flowerbeds and sculptures. There’s even a dancing fountain in the middle, colourfully illuminated at night. You can also check out the open-air riverside art gallery of Vialetto Degli Artisti, up north along Via Matteotti.
Lokasi: Rotonda Primo Maggio, Milano Marittima, Ravenna, Italy
Buka: 24 hours
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Viale Matteotti
Milano Marittima’s main shopping street
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No other street represents the boutique shopping scene of Milano Marittima better than Viale Matteotti. It’s home to some of the town’s most notable shops, bearing the names of Italian and international fashion brands. Julian Fashion has been there quite a while, and you’ll find a huge variety of clothing and accessories there, ranging from Adidas and Burberry to Alexander McQueen. Another is Tezuk, near the Vialetto Degli Artisti art gallery, which specialises in sexy designer two-piece bikinis and ladies’ resort wear in signature floral motifs.
Lokasi: Viale Matteotti, Milano Marittima, Ravenna, Italy
Buka: Most shops open from 10 am to 7.30 pm
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Mima on Ice
A winter wonderland and makeshift ice rink in the heart of the town
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Milano Marittima may be a popular summer seaside resort, but if you come over the Christmas holidays and throughout winter, you should check out Mima On Ice in the town’s centre. The Primo Maggio roundabout, with its charming Citta Giardino fountain and gardens, is closed off to regular traffic and transforms into a beautiful ice rink. You can slip into your winter jackets and ice skates and do some laps, or enjoy dreamy figure skating performances by professionals. Kids will also love the Christmas trees in the gardens as well as a Santa Claus workshop.
Lokasi: Rotonda Primo Maggio, Milano Marittima, Ravenna, Italy
Buka: (November 26 – January 8) Daily from 10 am to 11 pm
Telefon: +39 (0)345 463 6338
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Terme di Cervia
Take a well-deserved and soothing timeout
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You can unwind with soothing spa treatments at Terme di Cervia, a modern spa and wellness facility that’s within a 10-minute drive west from the centre of Milano Marittima. The treatments promote health using mixtures of special muds and saline water from the neighbouring salt-farming town of Cervia. There are 2 mud bath versions: at room temperature (“cold”) and the more popular “hot” treatment (with the mud’s temperature at around 40°C). A bath in special mineral-rich waters ends the treatment. Mud baths with hydro-massage are around €32.
Lokasi: Via C. Forlanini, 16, Cervia, Ravenna, Italy
Buka: Monday – Saturday from 7.30 am to 6 pm, Sundays from 8 am to 12 pm
Telefon: +39 (0)544 990111
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Discoteca Pineta
Hip nightclub in the town centre
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Pearly white interiors with crystalline chandeliers hang from its ceilings, reflecting colourfully projected lights in a dazzling array. The partying vibe gradually gains momentum as a young crowd gathers around the raised LED-lit bar. Dancers in glamorous costumes move to the beats played by the DJ in the booth below. This is the typical rave scene at Discoteca Pineta, one of the glitziest local nightclubs in Milano Marittima. Bookings are necessary for specific events, with cover charges at around €25 per person.
Lokasi: Viale Romagna, 64, Milano Marittima, Ravenna, Italy
Buka: Fridays and Saturdays from 11 pm to 5 am
Telefon: +39 (0)339 113 9304
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