or ‘where there is music there can be no evil’: these words from Don Quixote reflect the spirit of the Ravenna Festival which has always found a space for confrontation and dialogue in music and the performing arts but the title quotation of the Festival’s 36th edition also offers an opportunity to reflect on courage from the classic epic to Cervantes’s knight-errant up to today’s heroism: civil and spiritual courage While Riccardo Muti opens the Festival on 31 May with his Cherubini Orchestra the programme includes guests such as Zubin Mehta Lakecia Benjamin… Once again this year Ravenna Festival boasts more than one hundred performances with the involvement of more than a thousand artists thanks to the support of the Ministry of Culture the Emilia-Romagna Region and the Municipality of Ravenna > Discover all the events > TICKETS INFORMATION In group B everything is still up in the air: Lugo leads with 65 points, followed by Giovanili Santerno with 63 and Real Voltanese with 62 points, which also has the goal of exceeding 100 goals in the championship. However, this is not an easy feat, given that they will be playing at the "Montanari" in Santerno against Giovanili in a match that could be worth the top spot in the group but, in any case, is worth the second place that exempts them from the first round of the playoffs. Wanted in RomeMagazine An Italian motorist who recently celebrated his 100th birthday has renewed his driving licence for two years Luciano Gulmini, who turned 100 on 23 August, received his new licence from the Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI), according to the Ravenna edition of the newspaper Resto del Carlino. Gulmini said that he underwent an "eye test, hearing test, a short interview" at ACI where "they have known me for a long time, they even threw me a little party for my 100th birthday". "To tell the truth I was a little worried, getting a licence at 100 years old is not that common" - he told Resto del Carlino - "but everything went smoothly and you can't imagine how happy I am." "My wife Tebe and I can continue to go to Lido Adriano in the afternoon, to the Alessandra beach where our friends have always been" - he says - "It's good to breathe the sea air...". and bought a Lambretta which he kept for 15 years before exchanging it for a Fiat 500 the pair clocked up tens of thousands of kilometres on their travels around Europe first on the Lambretta and then in the Fiat 500 "We have always liked to travel" - Gulmini says - "meeting people Today he drives to the beach every day with his wife in a 30-year-old Lancia Y which he says is in perfect condition Wanted in Rome ™ is member of the Wanted World Wide Ltd network.Click here to find out more about our Network or Follow us on social networks © 2025 / 2026 Wanted World Wide LTD Network by /// July 30 the Romagna Riviera is one of Italy’s most famous seaside destinations Although it appears as a long stretch of uninterrupted sand its beaches exhibit different characteristics along the coast There are views for all tastes: wide and sandy beaches everything perfectly integrated with the natural environment that has made this area one of Italy’s and Europe’s most desired destinations for more than 150 years The whole Riviera has recently seen the start of a new project of renovation which in some cases has completely changed the look of long stretches of coastline thus transforming this “promenade” in one of Italy’s most beautiful ones While keeping their typical seaside vocation these landscapes have been adorned with green and sustainable infrastructures in full respect of the delicate balance between the ecosystem of the beaches and the one of the hinterland Cervia/Milano Marittima and Misano Adriatico are just some of the towns that have changed – or are changing – the look of their promenades others in Cesenatico and the Lidi di Comacchio are being completed A great “park” nestled between the Adriatic sea and the pine forests behind the dunes. This is the project – not finished yet – of the Ravenna’s Parco Marittimo which has already started to change the beaches of the former historical capital Environmentally-friendly wooden walkways, cycle and pedestrian paths, people-oriented services and a network of connections weaving together the sea to the complex ecosystem of the brackish lagoons, integral part of the Po Delta Park We highly recommend a stroll at sunset on the most fascinating walkways to fully enjoy the sound and smell of nature In recent years, Milano Marittima and Cervia have renewed their waterfront transforming it into an irresistible attraction has connected the locality to the beach and its bathing establishments This splendid promenade offers paths and wide green areas for relaxation An example of beauty, functionality, and environmental sustainability. The new waterfront of San Mauro Mare (Fc) is a promenade of approximately 700 meters It serves as a perfect connection between the tourist destination and the sea The new waterfront of Bellaria-Igea Marina dedicated to the legendary Raffaella Carrà is a tribute to her unforgettable vitality and spirit has transformed the area into a place for meeting and relaxation Like the promenade of Miami, and even better! All kidding aside, the new promenade of the city – so-called Parco del Mare (Park of the Sea) – has really changed the look of the Marina of Rimini where it is possible to relax between sun and salt but also do various kinds of sports in the open-air – everything surrounded by a unique landscape wellness and urban renovation are the main ingredients of this great project of redevelopment Everything is surrounded by green and curated areas connecting the beach to the city in the shade of fountain-trees inspired by Gianni Rodari and big R-shaped lamp posts paying homage to Romagna and Rimini Nearly 4 kilometers of pure beauty make up the new Goethe and Shakespeare promenade of Riccione (RN) exclusively reserved for pedestrians and cyclists stretching from the Marano stream to Piazzale Azzarita is a true green lung that breathes life into the dense hotel fabric facing the beach residents and tourists flock to this area to exercise and dine al fresco while enjoying the sea breeze Green flowerbeds, cycle and pedestrian paths, art installations, benches, illumination and a cable radio system: all this, and much more, is the new promenade of Misano Adriatico The renowned beach town, long known for its hospitality, its family-oriented services and the great sports appointments of the Misano World Circuit can now boast an intervention that upgrades all the area from via D’Azeglio to via Passeggiata dei Fiori Taking a stroll with the sea in front of your eyes and the sun over your head has never been so cool in Misano Cattolica also surprises us with its new waterfront which returns the traditional seaside promenade to residents and tourists transforming a space once used as a summer connection between the city and the beach into a livable area year-round This 800-meter seaside stretch connects the Tourist Port to the De Amicis Gardens spaces dedicated to gentle and electric mobility and areas for socialization and well-being the enhancement of the town’s identity elements thanks to the integration of the historic “Mura Majani,” tells the maritime history of the city Davide Marino was born archaeologist but ended up doing other things by /// May 22 by /// May 30 by /// July 10 an email (in Italian) with selected contents and upcoming events by /// June 18 For information, contact us: inemiliaromagna@aptservizi.com Emma Crichton-Miller selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter “I have an apartment on Murano where my glass studio is based so that I can stay the night if it’s foggy my weekend starts at home on the Lido with my wife to buy their wonderful croissants for breakfast Saturday is a magical day in the studio; it’s silent because the maestro isn’t working It’s also when we open the furnaces to cool down the glass and I analyse the week’s work before my second coffee at Osteria ai Cacciatori It’s where all the retired maestros and technicians meet to play cards and I see a lot of friends I also have appointments with clients and artists on Saturdays – we have become popular because of Glasstress – and I’ll visit my gallery before lunch is a Neopolitan who married a woman from Murano; he speaks the dialect and is loved by all and then comes the best fish to be had on the island Bruno goes every morning to Rialto to buy it and whatever he gets but the regulars are antipasto misto with prawns and I might take them on a walking tour of Murano for a short course in glassmaking but his work remains a source of inspiration And my friend Guido Ferro [of Yalos] is an alchemist in the way he mixes oxides and minerals to tailor the colour and composition of glass I learn something from him every time I visit Sometimes we’ll walk around Venice in the afternoon Marya and I have recently discovered a little gem of a shop called Faidra Hanna Jewellery Marya is Lebanese so it was great to buy her a gift from goldsmiths who have Lebanese one of my favourite things to do with my family in Venice is to go to the terrace of the old Westin Europa & Regina hotel with the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute right in front as well as Isola di San Giorgio; and it’s steeped in history – the likes of Henry James and Simone de Beauvoir used to hang around here We sometimes go to the island of Le Vignole they prepare all the fish and display it so the children can choose for themselves Or we’ll cycle from the centre of the Lido to the ferry and go to San Pietro where Da Nane restaurant looks out over the lagoon; or to Burano a restaurant that has been there for decades and whose risotto alla buranello is famous The walls are covered with copies of paintings by artists who have eaten there – the real ones are in the back – and there are albums going back to 1930 full of drawings and dedications by people from Hemingway to Maria Callas On the way home from Burano we might buy ice cream from Da Tita on the Lido Hana-Mila has stracciatella and I always mix the two.” Comments have not been enabled for this article by /// May 22 From the beaches of Ferrara to the border with the Marche region, 9 beaches in Emilia-Romagna have been awarded the 2024 BLUE FLAG certification The decision was taken by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) which every year examines the seaside towns of more than 50 European and non-European countries and awards the prestigious certification to the best ones More than 30 different parameters are taken into account and the beauty of a seaside resort and its beaches are of secondary importance The main aspects that are taken into consideration are the health conditions of the sea the administration of the territory and of the waste urban furniture and accessibility to the beaches the presence of cycle paths or green areas but also the presence of appropriate safety and comfort plans within individual beach establishments With its 110 kilometers of sandy bathing beaches Emilia-Romagna is confirmed also in 2024 as one of the best Italian and European destinations for a happy and sustainable summer holiday Comacchio is an oasis of wellness desire for the sea and the essence of pure nature We are in the 7 beach towns of Comacchio, halfway between Ferrara and Ravenna, poised between the blue Adriatic Sea and the green Po Delta Park offering long stretches of beach with shallow waters where children can play in all safety A perfect destination to enjoy the sea and the nature with the family Ravenna is a city of unparalleled charm, home to as many as eight Unesco World Heritage monuments The blue Adriatic Sea is only a few kilometers away from the historical centre of the city with nine beach towns stretching along 35 km of coastline Each one of them has its own characteristics and meets different needs according to the type of stay: sun and relaxation, games, sports and fitness and, last but not least, the great amusement park Mirabilandia and the zoological park Safari Ravenna Added to all this is the excellent cuisine of the Romagna tradition and the many trails in the nature and in the green of historical (San Vitale and Classe) and coastal pine forests, integral part of the great Po Delta Park On one side is Milano Marittima, with its haute-couture fashion shops, trendy clubs and late-night parties; on the other is Cervia ancient seaside village that grew up around salt pans and fishing nets and today is populated by hotels that offer wellness and gastronomic holidays with a glamorous touch Every year, many tourists from all over Italy and Europe come to the fine sandy beaches of Cesenatico but above all the high-quality local cuisine related to the identity of this ancient seaside village wide tree-lined boulevards and vast green areas make for a perfect holiday for anyone looking for a relaxing atmosphere The best time to visit Gatteo Mare and San Mauro Mare is undoubtedly summer this small town on the Adriatic coast proves to be an ideal place for a safe and relaxing stay modern facilities and well-equipped beach establishments make this place suitable for all families… and you immediately feel at home Located right in the middle of the Riviera Adriatica, the ancient seaside village of Bellaria Igea Marina is today a modern The golden beaches and its wide range of possibilities for tourists make it very attractive the countryside of wheat fields and orchards tempts visitors – both by bike and on foot – along the banks of the Uso river: unique itineraries that will make your stays unforgettable It’s true: tourism was born not far from the beaches of Misano Adriatico with a long beach and a scenic city dock in Portoverde this town has always been a perfect destination for traditional family holidays enriched with excellent beach establishments and high-quality accommodation facilities Not far from the town, the roaring engines at the Misano World Circuit do the rest attracting many speed freaks from all over the world Known as the green pearl of the Adriatic, Riccione is famous all over Europe for its hospitality and electrifying nightlife The wide and fine-sand beach offers state-of-the-art facilities and its beach establishments – all full of comforts – will offer you special and sophisticated atmospheres Those who love fun will find what they are looking for, with the great amusement parks as Aquafan and Oltremare Park and the best-known clubs scattered around the territory by /// July 27 by /// July 20 by /// July 5 Any recommendations on specific bagni in Misano (or other 2 beaches near Rimini) that have great service Il Lugo, first, overwhelms Villanova 4-0 while the Real Voltanese, confirmed itself as the best attack of the group (98 goals scored) by winning 7-0 against Endas Monti. In second place, however, at -2 from the leaders, Santerno Youth, victorious 3-1 at Bisanzio. Decisive playoff push for Vatra, 5-4 at Prada. Group A, however, postponed entirely to this evening, will almost certainly be decided in today's round, given that San Zaccaria and Camerlona, ​​first and second, will face each other. A big match to follow. Third Category Results Ravenna (29th matchday). Group B: Biancanigo-Sporting Castel Guelfo 5-0, Bisanzio-Giovanili Santerno 1-3, Lugo-Villanova 4-0, Prada-Vatra 4-5, Real Voltanese-Endas Monti 7-0, Sporting Lugo-Compagnia dell'Albero 3-1, Ulisse&Penelope-Conselice 2-5. Rest day: Porto Corsini. This is the ranking: Lugo 65; Giov. Santerno 63; R. Voltanese 62; C. Albero 48; Conselice 45; Sp. Lugo 44; Biancanigo 41; Vatra, Villanova 33; Prada 31; Bisanzio 27; E. Monti 22; Ulisse&Penelope 21; Sp. C. Guelfo 18; P. Corsini 9. Group A program (20,30:XNUMX p.m.): Godo-Giovecca, Junior Cervia-Coyotes, Marradese-Stella Azzurra, Mordano Bubano-Atlas, San Zaccaria-Pol. Camerlona, ​​Saline Romagna-Lido Adriano, Wild Bagnara-E. Mattei. Rest: Lectron. (in the photo Benedetto Montanari of Lugo). by /// June 12 Emilia-Romagna is and has always been a welcoming land the Riviera Adriatica is a perfect pet-friendly destination where you can spend your summer holidays with your four-legged friends From the beach towns of Comacchio to the beaches of Cattolica the entire coast offers a wide range of services and dedicated pet-friendly spaces for a completely relaxing stay there are the institutions (Region and Municipalities) that identify free access pet-friendly beaches and behaviours to be respected; on the other hand private facilities – like beach establishments – offer pet owners and their four-legged friends a perfect stay by the sea Many beach establishments are now well-equipped to welcome you and your beloved pets Every municipalities of the Riviera has got its own ones A perfect pet-friendly destination such as Romagna cannot fail to also have adequate accommodations to welcome tourists and their pets pampering them with practical and useful services which you can easily find on the internet or on tourist websites the compass that guides pet-friendly services of the Riviera is respect for the health and well-being of animals The heat of summer is intense and hard for them as it is for us so take care and pay attention to your beach umbrella-mates: they don’t want to get a tan but just to be next to you If you have chosen Comacchio and its beach towns as your summer holiday destination and you are going to take your pets with you, here are the free beaches where you can go with them: You can access all these beaches with your pets such as the periods and times in which you can let your dogs swim in the sea: It is allowed for 5 dogs to swim in the same stretch of sea at a time If we move from Comacchio to Ravenna, here are which pet-friendly beaches have free access Pets must be kept on a leash and can swim in the sea right in front of the mentioned beaches It is preferable to keep dogs out of the water in the central hours of the day provided that they are not dangerous or disturb other people (to reach the shoreline it is necessary to use the appropriate walkways and connecting platforms) At all other times access to beaches is forbidden to any animal except for lifeguard dogs or guide dogs for visually impaired people In Cesenatico there are 5 stretches of free beach that you can access with your dogs: Dogs can access the beaches and swim in the sea from 6 am to 8.30 am and from 7 pm to 9 pm In the two capitals of tourism in Romagna, Rimini and Riccione dogs can swim in front of many equipped beach establishments on the coast although access is limited to specific hours and periods As in the above-mentioned towns, there are rules and regulations to follow. Check out the ones about the beaches of Rimini and the ones about Riccione (otherwise in italian) animals can swim in the sea from 6 am to 8 am and from 6.40 pm to 9 pm in front of the licensed pet-friendly beach establishments it is possible to let them swim from 6 am to 7.30 am and from 7 pm to sunset in three different stretches of free beach: You can access these beaches with your dogs only if they are registered have undergone parasite treatments and vaccinations and are not dangerous for other people Third Category Results Ravenna (25th day recovery). Group A: Giovecca-Coyotes 2-0, Godo-Atlas 2-1, Junior Cervia-San Zaccaria 5-2, Lectron-Stella Azzurra 2-4, Marradese-Pol. Camerlona 0-0, Mordano Bubano-Saline Romagna 0-3, Wild Bagnara-Lido Adriano 4-1. Bye: E. Mattei. Ranking: S. Zaccaria 61; Pol. Camerlona 55; Godo 52; Marradese 50; J. Cervia 42; Giovecca 41; S. Romagna 40; W. Bagnara 35; Atlas 31; St. Azzurra 29; Coyotes 26; L. Adriano 23; M. Bubano 22; E. Mattei 15; Lectron 8. ub