Excursions

First of all, the Cattolica Aquarium, the largest in the entire Adriatic. Close at hand, it will also be able to arouse the enthusiasm of children thanks to its 100 tanks with fish of all kinds and even the presence of otters and caimans.

The Castle of Gradara, which the most romantic souls will remember above all for having been the background to the love between Paolo and Francesca narrated by Dante, dominates a hill and the ancient village surrounded by walls. During the visit it is possible to walk the entire tour of the walls, cross the drawbridge and, therefore, enjoy the charm of the refined courtyard and the rooms inside the castle. Here you can still breathe the atmosphere of past centuries, when the same environments used to be the setting in which Malatesta, Sforza and Della Rovere, the main families who ruled the place, gave birth to deceptions and splendor.

The Montebello Castle, a place of peace and history that overlooks a unique panorama, offers the visitor other emotions as well. Legend has it, in fact, that at every summer solstice, he makes his Azzurrina voice heard. The little girl on 21 June 375, on the day of the summer solstice, disappeared forever inside the snowfield of the castle. As of June 21, 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005, voices and moans from the snowfield were recorded with sophisticated equipment. By visiting the castle you can listen to the recordings and make a personal opinion.

In the Conca Valley, on the other hand, it is possible to undertake Nordic Walking and Mountain Bike activities with excursions, competitive competitions and a school for children between 6 and 12 years of age who will be able to learn, while having fun, correct techniques of driving and maintenance of the bike as well as useful notions. on the highway code.