Among the excellences of Cattolica, the clam stands out. This small saltwater mollusk (chamelea gallina) is a marine bivalve of the family Veneridae, characterized by concentric ridges on the shell and its whitish, cream or pale yellow colour, with three red-brown...
In local bakeries, especially around Via del Porto, it is not difficult to find the typical bizulà, a characteristic kind of bread, commonly called “the sailors’ bread”. In the past, when sailors used to spend consecutive days out in the Sea, it was necessary to...
Easter, as much as Christmas, is a festivity that is eagerly awaited all the year round in Romagna. Historically, in Cattolica the celebrations started from Holy Thursday, when the smell of the freshly baked Easter bread spred through the Streets and the Children...
Miacetto is the typical dessert of Cattolica. It is made only in Cattolica, “dal pòrt a li culonie” (“from the harbour to the colonies”, the two borders of the city), and is typically prepared during Christmas time. It is made with dried fruits, citrus zest, honey,...
With a Coastline that stretches for 2 km, our sandy Beaches are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and sports activities. The Beach is organised in well-equipped beach zoneS and four PUBLIC areas, where Lifeguards and Rescue Services supervise everyday over the...
