Cesena occupies a large area, from the first hills of the river Savio Valley to the edge of the Adriatic Coast, from the beginning of the Tosco-Romagnolo Appennine to the plain of Ravenna and Rimini. It lays just in the point in which the ancient Via Emilia intersects the Umbro-Casentinese way (from Ravenna to Rome). Cesena has umbro-etruscan origins and knew a moment of prosperity at the times of the Malatesta family (1378-1465), who gave to the town centre the present shape and the superb Library. The other monument which are well worth visiting are the benedectine Abbey of Monte and the Malatesta Fortress. The centre is always lively, thank to its several shops, and becomes more and more animated for the Feast of St John (24th of June), which is the greatest event of the town. The economy of Cesena has been always linked to agricolture and has today a great propension to innovation, while the well-known gastronomy is the last, but not least, of the trademarks of this part of Romagna.

The Spas are an integral part of Emilia Romagna, a land with a soul, and land of excellence. Over 100 km of coastline, where fashions and trend-setting lifestyles are launched every year. 10 major art cities and a multitude of smaller centres, where history and culture dating back thousands of years breathe contemporary air. More than 25 large golf courses, 13 fully equipped marinas, cycle-tourism itineraries and state-of-the-art sports facilities offer a new dimension in physical fitness. Speed, high technology and innovation are the watchwords of the Region's Motor Valley, home of internationally famous names such as Ferrari, Ducati and Lamborghini. Last but not least, the food and wine specialities envied the world over, from Parmigiano-Reggiano to Parma ham, from traditional balsamic vinegar from Modena and Reggio Emilia to tortelli and piadina. A region that never ceases to amaze, the home of wellbeing.

The Adriatic Coast and the hinterland of the Emilia Romagna region boast a rich landscape, which combines different natural environments with man-made works: natural parks, reserves, wild coasts, dunes, pinewood forests, lagoons, mountains and fertile plains. From the banks of the river Po to the Apennines, passing through the salt-pans of Cervia, there are different natural landscapes rich in flora and fauna. A fourth of the territory is covered with forests most of which are protected by Natural Parks and Reserves. The Adriatic Coast and its hinterland offer the lovers of nature many opportunities to relax and to have fun through different excursions.