Approaching Cattolica, the immediate view is dominated by the Adriatic Sea and the beaches that define this prominent resort on the Riviera Romagnola. Beneath the modern tourist infrastructure, the town's origins are rooted in an ancient seafaring tradition.
Located in the province of Rimini, the municipality has a permanent population of 16,550. A winter or early spring visit provides a much quieter perspective on this historic stretch of the Emilia-Romagna coastline, long before the summer crowds arrive.
Near Cattolica
The closest destinations covered by our editors, with straight-line distance.
