Italy is so popular with travelers of all ages that even travel agents do not have to describe its advantages. Magnificent nature, an abundance of historical sites and seaside resorts make the Apennine Peninsula a favorite vacation spot for millions of citizens around the world every year. If you decide to join the army of fans and fly to Italy with children, where is it better to stay on vacation so that you can see the world and show yourself? Usually tourists choose seaside resorts for family vacations, and in Italy their variety is impressive in an amicable way.
Geography of the "boot"
Reminiscent of fashionable boots, the Apennine peninsula is washed by several seas belonging to the Mediterranean basin. On the territory of the country, regions are distinguished, to a greater or lesser extent, suitable for families with children:
- The most convenient beaches for a family vacation are located on the Adriatic. Popular resorts - Rimini, Riccione and Catolica - are affordable, offer excellent infrastructure for a comfortable stay and have a good range of Roman-style attractions.
- A little further south is the Abruzzi region. Its distinctive feature is long white sandy beaches with a gentle entrance to the water and a variety of hotels, restaurants and shops. The nearest airport is Rome Fiumicino.
- On the coast of the Ligurian Sea, you can opt for Viareggio. The tourist infrastructure here can become an example of the resort business. True, two hundred years of impeccable reputation were not in vain and even a wealthy traveler would not call a vacation in Viarezhio cheap.
- Natural reserves adjacent to long sandy beaches are typical landscapes of the island of Sardinia. Its southern coastline is a veritable paradise for families. The sea here is clean and calm, the entrance to it is shallow, the hotels are comfortable regardless of the degree of stardom, and unique opportunities for practicing their favorite sports have been created for active travelers.
Many of Italy's beach resorts are located near cities that are considered the standard of beauty throughout the world and are of great cultural and historical value. You can visit Rome and Venice while resting in Rimini, get to know the homeland of Romeo and Juliet on an excursion to Verona from Bibione, or visit the dwarf state of San Marino if you dropped anchor in Riccione.
Rimini - the password for a vibrant vacation
Holidays with children in Italy most often means a vacation at sea, where a little person tired from school lessons is best restored. In this sense, Rimini is an ideal combination of nature, service, opportunities for active and educational recreation and price.
The beaches of Rimini are great for safe swimming even for the smallest tourists. The entrance to the water here is shallow, the water warms up to pleasant temperature values already at the end of May, and there are no waves even with strong winds. The water temperature in the high season in Rimini is around + 25 ° C.
Swimming on the beaches belonging to hotels is free, but you will have to pay for a long stay. Municipal beaches are free, but they are not as clean and comfortable, although they are quite suitable for relaxing with older students. All along the coast, young guests are offered playgrounds, playgrounds and even water attractions. Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of guests on the beaches of hotels. They also inform visitors about the excitement at sea.
For families with children in Rimini, the most comfortable conditions have been created, and tourists of any income will be able to take advantage of the offers of local hotels and restaurants. The cost of one day of stay in hotels starts with early booking from 25 euros.
A dream that will become yours
Children remain children even at an older age, and the organizers of the Mirabilandia amusement park have perfectly learned this truth. You can find it if you buy a train ticket from Rimini towards Ravenna. Mirabilandia is one of the largest parks in the Old World, and more than four dozen of its attractions every day help children become happier.
The park's arsenal includes ultra-modern roller coasters and swings, dizzying rides and enchanting shows, laser performances and classic circus programs. In the summer season, you can sunbathe and swim in the park. Fans of gorgeous bird's-eye views will love the Eurowheel, which once entered the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest Ferris wheel in an amusement park. In "Mirabilandia" you can fly and find yourself in the epicenter of horror, go on a trip on an inflatable boat and learn how to operate an interplanetary ship.
