Porto Canale

+ View photo

The antique historical centre of Cesenatico hosts the Porto Canale (harbour) which still constitutes the heart of this city in the Province of Forlì-Cesena. The design of the harbour was carried out by Leonardo da Vinci for want of Cesare Borgia, so-called "il Valentino".

When, at the beginning of the 16th century, Duke Valentino called Leonardo to design the harbour of Cesenatico, he was already an affirmed architect and engineer and had already realised his most important works.

The artist was called by Borgia so as to solve a problem that characterised many harbours of the Riviera Romagnola, and that was the gathering of sand at its entrance. Leonardo managed to solve this problem by profoundly modifying the structure of the harbour, by widening its banks and modifying the length and the orientation of the palisades so that the sea water could quickly retract from the canal during the low tide.

The permanence of Leonardo in Cesenatico is testified in his personal travel note pad which confirms the date of September 6th 1502 as his day of arrival in Cesena. Within his travel diary called "Codice L", there is also a design of the city of Cesenatico and a project for the harbour.

Since the end of the 19th century, the harbour hosts the Museo della marineria and, despite the restoration carried out in 2005, one can sustain that the work of Leonardo is still visible in this place. Many are the tourists who, especially during the Summer months, walk along this harbour admiring the numerous boats that are moored here.

The visitors to the harbour and to the Museo della Marineria will not have any problem finding accommodation in one of the numerous hotels in and around Cesenatico, a seaside resort rich in receptive structures dedicated to tourism.

Structure nearby "Porto Canale" present on ItaliaABC

• Hotels
• Mokambo Shore Hotel 0.48 km The Mokambo Shore Hotel is situated in a beautiful position on the seafront and disposes of many comforts: swimming pool with solarium and sun beds, games area for children, private… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Il Gabbiano 1.2 km The Hotel Il Gabbiano is situated in one of the main tree-lined avenues in Cesenatico, close to the sea. The rooms of the hotel are provided with every comfort, amongst which… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Beau Soleil 2.08 km The Hotel Beau Soleil is situated in Cesenatico, on the Riviera Romagnola, at a few paces from the beach and from the local pine-wood. The hotel offers a cuisine to which… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Roxy & Beach 2.47 km The Hotel Roxy & beach is situated in Cesenatico and is an exceptional three-star hotel directly on the seafront and just a few paces from a marvellous public park. Amongst the… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Bruna 3.15 km The Hotel Bruna is situated in Cesenatico on the Riviera Romagnola, where it rises in a tranquil position at a few paces from the beach. This hotel offers its guests an equipped… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Royal 3.54 km In Cesenatico, in a large green area and directly on the seafront, rises the Hotel Royal, a refined location for your holidays on the Riviera Romagnola. The hotel is excellent for… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Tridentum 3.56 km HOTEL TRIDENTUM 4 Stars is ready to offer you a holiday out of your dreams in Cesenatico - a wonderful and suggestive seatown of the Adriatic Coast. The hotel run directly by the… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Norma Beach 3.76 km Immersed in nature, the Hotel Norma Beach rises between the pine-wood and the sea in Pinarella di Cervia on the Riviera Romagnola. Amongst the services offered by this three-star… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Colorado 3.76 km Situated on the seafront of Valverde-Cesenatico, in front of a sandy beach, there is the Hotel Colorado. It is an elegant four-star hotel with a private parking area, garden, bar,… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Metropolitan 3.78 km The Hotel Metropolitan, 3 superior stars, also proposed by "Lega Ambiente Turismo" is a "village" hotel close to the sea and to the centre of the town, in a peaceful position. The… View the map Visit the site »
• Biondi Hotels 3.99 km The Hotel Biondi is a 3-star hotel in Cesenatico, situated within a green area, only 50 metres from the beach, and and a brief distance from the centre. This 3-star hotel disposes… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel De La Ville 4.3 km Of recent construction, the Hotel de la Ville is situated on the seafront in Cesenatico, on the Riviera Romagnola. It is a four-star hotel and is provided with a restaurant, Wi-Fi… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Fiamma 4.51 km Newly built, the Hotel Fiamma is a three-star hotel and is situated on the seafront in Cesenatico. As well as an equipped beach, the hotel disposes of a swimming pool with jacuzzi,… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Acacia 4.52 km At 100 metres from the sea in Cesenatico, two paces from the centre, and immersed in a green area, the Hotel Acacia disposes of a fresh and shady garden, a lounge with a TV so as to… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Farsaglia 4.68 km The Hotel Farsaglia is situated in Villamarina di Cesenatico, directly on the seafront and a few paces from the centre. Among the services available there are: the restaurant, the… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Belvedere 4.72 km The Belvedere Hotel Gatteo Mare is a few steps from the beach and within walking distance from the pedestrian area of this seaside resort in the Adriatic Coast. In a fully… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Spiaggia 4.81 km Built directly on the seafront, the Hotel Spiaggia is in an excellent position in the seaside town of Gatteo Mare. Many services are offered by this three-star hotel which is… View the map Visit the site »
• Gobbi Hotels 4.98 km The Gobbi Hotels are four hotels situated in Gatteo Mare, all in a favourable position at two paces from the beach.Each hotel is furnished with several free services like the free… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Miramare 5.01 km The Hotel Miramare rises directly on the beach of Gatteo a Mare, in the heart of the Riviera Romagnola. Guests in this three-star hotel dispose of a swimming pool with jacuzzi, an… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Abbondanza 5.24 km Recently restored, the Hotel Abbondanza is situated at a few metres from the beach in Gatteo a Mare, on the Riviera Romagnola. Amongst the services that the hotel offers its guests:… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Ras 5.24 km Ras Hotel is a 3 star hotel in Gatteo Mare designed to get you to better enjoy your holidays in the city.It has comfortable rooms and penthouse, all equipped with satellite TV and… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Walter 5.3 km Completely and recently restored, the Hotel Walter is a family managed three-star hotel situated in the peaceful town of Gatteo Mare. Guests in this hotel will find a gym, an… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel New York 5.33 km In a recently restored structure, the 3-star Hotel New York is in Pinarella di Cervia, close to the sea and to a luxuriant pine-wood. Amongst the services offered by this hotel… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Losanna 5.66 km The Hotel Losanna is a modern, 3-star hotel in Cervia, on the Riviera Romagnola, and close to the beach. In this hotel guests will find a bar, a TV room, a restaurant serving… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Dover 6.02 km The Hotel Dover is situated in Cervia, on the Riviera Romagnola, and is set inside a garden at only 80 metres from the sea. The guests of this hotel will find many services at… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Cantelli 6.24 km Hotel Cantelli is set just 50 metres from the beach in the popular seaside resort of San Mauro Mare. Guest rooms come with air conditioning and a private balcony. View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Pascoli 6.29 km Set 100m from the sea, Hotel Pascoli offers you a relaxing and comfortable stay in an area which is peaceful yet also close to the Adriatic coastâ??s important seaside towns. View the map Visit the site »
• Sweet Home Hotels 7.25 km Sweet Home Hotels is a window on some of the hotels in Cervia and Ravenna which are characterised by the profound attention given to guests, above all to the comfort of children to… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Miramare 7.46 km Completely restores, the Hotel Miramare rises 200 metres from the centre of Cervia, and only 100 metres from the sea. This hotel offers its guests two swimming pools, a bar, a large… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Holiday 7.68 km Just two paces from the beach in Milano Marittima rises the Hotel Holiday, a family managed three-star hotel equipped with all modern comforts. Garden, private parking area, bar,… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Ombrosa 7.76 km Situated just 50 metres from the sea, the Hotel Ombrosa in Bellaria is furnished with rooms in which all the main services are available. Some also have a balcony with a sea… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Ambra 8.59 km The Hotel Ambra is a three star hotel in Milano Marittima, located 20 meters from the sea and only 5 minutes from the historic town.  Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast and… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Nadir 8.61 km The Hotel Nadir is situated on the seafront in Milano Marittima, in a peaceful position close to the centre of this famous seaside town. Amongst the services offered there are the… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Britannia 8.85 km In Bellaria of Rimini, directly on the sea is located the Hotel Britannia, a comfortable 3-star hotel for your holiday on the Adriatic Coast. The facilities offered by the hotel… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Miami Beach 9.26 km Situated in the heart of Milano Marittima, the Hotel Miami Beach rises directly on the seafront of this famous seaside locality. Multiple services are available: Wi-Fi connection, a… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Plaza 9.54 km The Plaza Hotel is a three-star hotel in Milano Marittima, situated close to the sea and to the centre of this seaside town. Among the common areas available in this hotel there is… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Alba d'Oro 9.6 km The Hotel Alba d'Oro offers its guests a private parking area, sports facilities, bicycle service, internet connection, childrens games, bar, TV room and a terrace which overlooks… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Elios 9.86 km Situated directly on the beach in Bellaria Igea Marina, the Hotel Elios disposes of an private swimming area where one can find the best services.The hotel proposes rooms of… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Eliseo 9.94 km Situated in a priviledged position on the sea-front and immersed in a marvellous garden with a view of the sea, the Hotel Eliseo is the ideal place for a quiet holiday in Igea… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Adria 10.1 km Immersed in a large pine-wood in Milano Marittima, the Hotel Adria is situated directly on the seafront of the famous holiday locality. Destination preferred by families, this hotel… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Ausonia 10.25 km The Hotel Ausonia is situated in Milano Marittima, in an excellent position just a few paces from the beach and from the centre of this seaside resort. A private beach, a swimming… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Olympic 10.45 km The Hotel Olympic is a 3-star hotel in Milano Marittima situated in a peaceful position just 50 metres from the sea. In this structure there are several climatised environments: a… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel San Giorgio 10.47 km The Hotel San Giorgio in Milano Marittima is situated in a favourable position just 100 metres from the beach and close to the centre of the town. Several services are available in… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Gigliola 10.49 km The Hotel Gigliola is situated directly on the beach of igea Marina and is a three-star hotel with interesting all-inclusive offers. On the beach, guests can dispose of various… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Acquamarina 10.85 km Situated a few paces from the seafront, the Hotel AcquaMarina is a three-star hotel in Bellaria and pays particular attention to families. The hotel disposes of a garden, cocktail… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Marco Polo 11 km The Hotel Marco Polo is a three-star hotel in Igea Marina. The hotel is situated directly on the seafront and its rooms, all spacious and with the main services, all have a splendid… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Asiago 12.41 km Situated directly on the beach, the Hotel Asiago is in Lido di Savio, a locality on the Riviera Romagnola. As well as a reserved and equipped beach, this hotel offers guests a… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Eugenio 13.6 km The forty-year management, the familiar welcome, the peacefulness of the location, the play area in the dining room, and the private parking facilities make the Eugenio Hotel in… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Mirage 14.13 km The Hotel Mirage is a three-star hotel situated on the seafront in Lido di Classe, close to the Mirabilandia amusement park. In this hotel guests will find a restaurant, a bar, a… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Krone 14.33 km The Hotel Krone, with air-conditioning, is a modern three-star hotel in Lido di Classe, situated directly on an enchanting beach.Inside the hotel there is a swimming pool with… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Sorriso 14.35 km Situated on the Ravenna coast of Lido di Classe, the Hotel Sorriso is a front-line hotel that has a terrace swimming pool from which one can enjoy a stupendous panorama whilst… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Villa Paola 14.6 km The Hotel Villa Paola is the ideal solution for your holidays and for your business trips, it being just 30 metres from the sea and 3Km from the Rimini Trade Fair. Style and… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Litz 15.61 km The Hotel Litz is in Viserbella, Rimini, and is a 3-star hotel situated just 50 metres from the sea in a peaceful and shady area. The hotel disposes of a lounge, a TV room, a… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Flora 15.72 km The favourable position on the seafront, just two paces from the pretty town of Viserbella in Rimini, make the Hotel Flora an indicated structure for your holidays on the Adriatic… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Clitunno 15.91 km Situated directly on the seafront, the Hotel Clitunno is in a favourable position in the seaside locality of Viserbella, Rimini. Many are the services available in this three-star… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Cadiz 15.99 km The Hotel Cadiz rises in Viserbella, a peaceful seaside locality situated just 5 Km. from Rimini and 3 Km. from the new Rimini Trade Fair. It is a three-star hotel where guests… View the map Visit the site »
• Park Hotel Serena - Arlotti Hotels 16.35 km Arlotti Hotels is a showcase designed to provide information on vacations in Viserbella of Rimini on the Adriatic coast, contains three structures to meet the diverse needs of… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel DaSaMo 16.43 km The Hotel DaSaMo rises in Viserbella, a seaside town on the Riviera Romagnola, about 4 Km. from Rimini. It is a three-star superior hotel with all the comforts forseen by this… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Aquila 16.54 km The Albergo Aquila welcomes its guests in a relaxing and detailed environment.Situated directly on the beach in Viserbella, Rimini, it disposes of a garden, a solarium and a… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Susanna 16.83 km Susanna Hotel in Viserba is a hotel near the sea especially recommended for your family holidays,  offer, in addition to its privileged location close to all the parks of the… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Verdemare 17.37 km The Hotel Verdemare is a comfortable hotel close to the beach in Viserba.The hotel disposes of rooms with large balcony's and independent rooms provided with all the main services,… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Morolli 17.8 km Situated 50 metres from the seafront, the Hotel Morolli is in Viserba, on the Rimini coastline. This three-star hotel is characterised by its functionality and the comforts in its… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Marylise 19.48 km The Hotel Marylise is situated in Rivabella, Rimini, close to the sea. The hotel disposes of a bar lounge, parking facility and offers free Wi-Fi internet connection. The… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Corinna 19.89 km Located directly on the beach, Hotel Corinna is located in San Giuliano di Rimini, a few steps from new 'Darsena'. Among the amenities offered by this 3-star hotel include a… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel De Londres 21.09 km The Hotel De Londres is one of the most famous hotels in Rimini, a four-star hotel situated in the sea centre of the city, on the seafront and not far from the historical… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Aldebaran 21.19 km Situated by the sea, in a prestigios and evocative area of Rimini, the Hotel Aldebaran is the ideal place for lovers of holidays on the Riviera as it captures all its different… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Adelphi 21.58 km Functional and simple in its kind, the Adelphi Hotel in Marina Centro of Rimini welcomes guests in a relaxed environment for a fun and relax holiday. Are placed inside a solarium, a… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Tiffany 22.41 km The Hotel Tiffany, a three-star hotel, is in the sea centre of Rimini, close to the sea. The sobre and elegant environment is what distinguishes this hotel which is equipped with a… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Derby 22.84 km Situated directly on the seafront, the Hotel Derby is a four-star hotel in Rimini where it rises in an absolutely central area. Numerous are the services available: panoramic… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Metropole 22.84 km Situated in one of the most fascinating areas of the sea centre of Rimini, the Hotel Metropole is a comfortable three-star hotel with a parking facility, swimming pool, American bar… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Dafne 27.42 km At 200 metres from the seaside in Punta Marina Terme di Ravenna there is the three-star Hotel Dafne, equipped with a swimming pool with jacuzzi, a parking area and a bar. All the… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Astra 29.73 km A hotel situated in Riccione only 20 metres from the beach and which offers all-inclusive packages and other useful services for families with children: this is the Hotel Astra.… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Vittoria 52.71 km The Hotel Vittoria is an historical four-star superior hotel in the city of Pesaro.In this hotel there are several common areas: restaurant, private rooms, gym, internet point,… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Savoy 52.74 km Situated in a peaceful position, the Hotel Savoy in Pesaro is in a central position on the main road of the city.The flagship of this hotel is its restaurant which proposes a… View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Bellevue 53.21 km The Hotel Bellevue is situated in a tranquil area on the Pesaro seafront. Available to the guests of this three-star hotel are a restaurant, an equipped beach, a swimming pool, a… View the map Visit the site »

• Apartments
• Affitto Appartamento in Villetta 8.92 km View the map Visit the site »
• Hotel Residence Fellini 21.65 km The Residence Hotel Fellini is in the sea centre of Rimini, just 150 metres from the seafront of this famous seaside town. As well as the beach services, this complex disposes of… View the map Visit the site »
• Residence Queen 21.78 km The Hotel Residence Queen rises in the sea centre of Rimini, just 150 metres from the sea and close to the historical centre of the town. At guests disposal there is Wi-Fi internet… View the map Visit the site »
• Oasi Apartments 22.67 km The Oasi Apartments are situated in Rimini Marina Centro area and near the sea, harbor and old town, perfect for your holiday in Rimini.Oasi Apartments in Rimini several… View the map Visit the site »

• Restaurants
• Ristorante La Mimama 21 km The Ristorante La Mi Mama is a Romagna-style restaurant situated in the historical centre of Rimini, the result of the ideas of three friends with the dream of bringing the… View the map Visit the site »