There are literally thousands of ideal places to go to on your summer holidays, but there is no doubt that Italy is one of the countries that has the most to offer in the world. From Venice to Rome, Naples or Milan, millions of tourists visit la Bella Italia every year and fall in love with it so hard that most of them can't help but go back. There are many extremely popular places in Italy, but if you would rather go to a place which isn't too full of tourists yet has a lot to offer, especially when it comes to beaches and fun places to go to, you could start thinking about paying Emilia Romagna a visit. The Bellaria beach is one of the most popular beaches in the whole of the Emilia Romagna region. However, that doesn't mean it's too crowded, in fact, it tends to be very relaxing and extremely clean even during the hottest months of the year. You will have to pay a little fee to access it, but that will give you the right to lay on an extremely comfortable sun bed. Also, in Bellaria beach you will get the chance to hire a boat and go on a little excursion around the gorgeous sea. Bellariva beach is another popular choice between the inhabitants of Emilia Romagna. This beach is ideal if you are traveling with children because the water isn't too deep and there is a little park in it where they will have lots of fun. And, if after relaxing for a bit you want to enjoy some delicious Italian meals, you won't have to walk more than twenty meters before coming across a few great restaurants where you will be served some great traditional dishes. If you are planning to relax, practice some sports and meet some new people, Bordonchio beach could be the best option for you. There you will be able to practice various sports such as beach volley, snorkeling or windsurf and you will be in the best company possible since this beach in particular tends to be filled with youngsters from the area as well as from other parts of Italy. Also, go out in this area at night to go to some great bars where you will get the chance to have a few drinks and, yet again, meet lots of new friends. But if you are hoping to find an extremely relaxing beach where you will be left alone so you can relax and break away from the stress of everyday life, Cervia beach will make you well happy. The best thing about it is that it's completely free and it's never too filled with people, so get ready to lay on its fine sand and enjoy the Italian breeze while you can! And last, but not least, one of the most beautiful beaches of the whole region: Levante beach. This gorgeous beach tends to be visited by the most glamorous people of the area, and in it you will find some great restaurants that will satisfy your every wish.
Emilia-Romagna is home to three true heavyweights of the food world with an international reputation: Parma Ham, Parmesan cheese, and real balsamic vinegar. As you'd guess from the names, both the ham and cheese come from the province of Parma, where tours of the larger producers are enlightening, enjoyable, and also delicious. The true aged balsamic vinegar comes from Modena, and its lengthy production and maturation process is one of the reasons why the vinegar is so expensive, but also so sought after - accept no cheaper substitutes! Elsewhere in the region, the city of Bologna is home to mortadella (known as baloney in the USA), and it is also the city that gives its name to the world's most famous pasta dish, spaghetti bolognese, although quite why is unknown - similar ragu dishes are found throughout Italy. The many rivers that flow through the region provide abundant trout, carp and other freshwater fish which are very popular in the inland areas. On the Adriatic coast to the east, seafood of course reigns supreme with brodetto de pesce (fish stew) found everywhere, while small grilled fish wrapped in unleavened bread rolls make an excellent harbour-side snack. Emilia-Romagna is a great producer of wine, most famously Lambrusco (both DOC and table wine), although wines made from the Sangiovese and Trebbiano grape varieties are also popular. There are many local festivals devoted to wine throughout the region, including grape-pressing competitions in Bologna in September, and a huge festival of both food and wine in Imola in November.
Emilia Romagna is one of the most productive and fertile regions of Italy lying between the Apennine mountains and the River Po.The mountains and the sea In Emilia Romagna offer its visitors breathtaking views for both the eye as well as the spirit owing to a mixture of Emilia Romagna’s earthly colors, fragrance and fresh sea air. In addition to this is the cinema, music and art that’s appreciated both nationally and internationally.Emilia Romagna is among the famous tourist destination with those loving a combination of sea, sun and entertainment drawing their attention to Romagna Riviera that possesses Europe’s longest beach. Other towns such as Riccione, Rimini and Cattolica are highly-outfitted for tourist reception emphasizing fun and relaxation.This region started with agriculture as the main source of business, wealth and well being were synonymous in the local speech and culture. The fertility of the plains of Emilia Romagna generated riches and strongly influenced the growth of traditions and popular festivals among the locals. Currently, Emilia Romagna is among the competing cities in Italy as the wealthiest.A visit to Emilia Romagna wouldn’t be complete without taking a gastronomy tour tasting the delicious food and wine across the region. A walk through the streets of Bologna you will see the production of tortellini and fresh egg paste which forms the major pride of the region. Taste the stuffed pasta and the tagliatelle which differs in shapes. In this region of Bologna, tortellini is in many cases stuffed with ham, meat and mortadella which are served in capon or chicken. In nearby towns, you will find tortellini served with spinach and ricotta cheese, seasoned with sage and butter. Mortadella is another typical specialty that you should give a taste.After taking Certosino Bolognese there are a variety of both white and red wine such as pinot Bianco, Bianco Pignoletto, Narbera and merlot.The province of Ferrara extending to the delta of River Po offers beautiful sceneries of rare charm with the valleys and lagoon settlements, pinewoods along the coast. The cuisine in Ferrara is connected to its history and thus a walk to taste what it has to offer would be worth the while. Nearing the court of the Estense where cooking was considered an art, great dishes are prepared from the local produce.To start off your first courses you should try the cappellacci with pumpkin,maccheroni pie and risotto with bald coot. Proceed to take stewed escargot alla ferrarese, sauced eels raisedin the valleys of comacchio for you second courses. Have a taste of delicious salama da sugo which is particular kind of salami made of pork, red wine among other constituents. A commonly known dessert in Ferrara is the panpepato and mandorlini del ponte cookies that are made of almonds.Your next food tour stop should be in the province of Modena, a region rich in traditions, motors and car designs and the passion of good cooking. Modena is characterized by plains extending the most beautiful plains in Italy covered by fortresses, castle , villages and towers. As pointed out earlier food is a true passion of the local residents and thus a cuisine tour around Modena will certainly leave you with a mouth watering experience.Zampone which is stuffed pig trotter is a symbol of local cookery cooked throughout the year including the traditional Modena’s balsamic vinegar that has received quality recognition. Other popular products include the typical Modena pears and the Vignola cherries.A visit to Parma will offer you an experience of highly diverse foods which comprehending would be difficult. The herb quiches, the mushroom of Albereto and Borgotaro and dishes that are based on berries and chestnuts will give you a taste of the wide range of products available in this province.Make sure you taste the best products in the entire country namely the Parma ham and salames, the culatello of Zibello, the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese together with the well cooked shoulder of san second. The first course that you ought to take while in Parma include the cappelletti in beef broth, tortelli di erbette while you let the second course be graced by appetizing beef stew with polenta, stuffed breast of veal, boiled meat with tasty sauces among others. The desserts are numerous such as the almond cake, pastries stuffed with honey, candy violets as well as the wine meeting DOC standards such as Malvasia, and Colli di Parma.A further tour to the remaining provinces namely Ravenna, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia and Rimini you will in no doubt get the best taste of the various delicacies and wines that will keep you wanting for more.
The Emilia Romagna region of northern Italy is famed for the impressive range of mountains found in this regions own part of the Apennine range that sees four mountains in the area rising to over 2,000 metres. A number of smaller mountains can be found in the region that offer the perfect backdrop to hikes and climbing opportunities. Perhaps the best known area for climbers and hikers looking for activities on a mountain in Emilia Romagna is the Bismantova area, which is a sandstone plateau offering spectacular and unique views and outdoor activities. Skiing is perhaps the outdoor activity this region of northern Italy is best known for because of the mild temperatures and heavy snowfalls that occur a number of times each winter for the more than six first class slopes available in the region. During the summer months the Bismantova region offers a large number of options for hikers and climbers who are hoping to take advantage of the shade provided by the trees. The region is also popular because of the chestnuts and mushrooms found int he area that make the restaurants and local produce some of the best loved in Italy.