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Riviera Romagnola The nine coastal resorts
The coast seen from Gabicce Monte beyond a green fence, with the scrub-covered headland and the bay as far as Cattolica

Gabicce Mare

Entertainment in Gabicce Mare

Entertainment in Gabicce Mare centres on seaside walks and events in Piazza del Municipio. Gabicce Monte offers a different elevated setting, while some attractions are in Cattolica, just across the canal harbour. An evening can stay within walking distance in the centre or move up to the headland.

From the seafront to Piazza del Municipio

Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo follows the route near the beach. Central streets and the Tavollo harbour area allow the walk to continue towards the boats and the border with Cattolica. This is the part of the resort most closely linked with a stroll during a day at the beach.

Gabicce Mare town hall, with a clock on its pale façade and pedestrian paving of wood and fine gravel outside
Photo by Diego_Baglieri, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Piazza del Municipio hosts the municipal calendar's summer evenings, with concerts, shows and family activities. Along the route, the guide to where to eat in Gabicce Mare helps choose a setting for a meal.

Summer music and activities

In summer, Turismo in Festa brings evening concerts to Piazza Municipio. In spring, Golden Hour offers sunset music in different village squares and spaces, moving from venue to venue.

Dates for each edition and the year's other recurring celebrations, from Carnival to December festivities, are listed under Gabicce Mare events.

Gabicce Monte and hinterland outings

Gabicce Monte, the village on the headland, changes the evening landscape: the viewpoint opens onto the coast. Its centre is Piazza Valbruna, hosting some summer evenings. The name recalls the legend of Valbruna, the town traditionally said to lie submerged off Vallugola bay.

Connections between the sea and Monte, including the summer tourist train, and outings to Gradara and Parco del San Bartolo are described in the excursions from Gabicce.

A day with children or indoors

For an indoor day, Acquario di Cattolica is in the neighbouring town across the canal harbour, with indoor exhibition routes. Evenings on that side are covered in entertainment in Cattolica.

Outdoors, Gabicce Monte and San Bartolo offer alternatives to the beach. Activities by age and type appear in Gabicce Mare with children. The guide to entertainment on the Riviera compares coastal walks, shows and attractions.