Family Friendly Resort in Italy

[wobert]

After many years of holidaying in Spain, (both mainland and islands inc the Canaries) I thought we'd have a change next year and head for Italy.

I've travelled extensively around the Dolomites, as far south as the Garda / Iseo areas, and have also been around Brescia & Bergamo on business.

So what I need is the Italian equivalent of the Spanish Costas (i.e. Beach type holidays), that is suitable for two children aged 11 & 5.

I've heard good things of the Rimini area, but need some specific guidance regarding resorts etc.

Thanks in advance!

W

Note to Mods - I'd appreciate it if this thread was left "In't Lounge" for better coverage, as I've asked the same question in the holiday's forum and got no response!

[Lastinclass]

Went to Lido d' Jesolo for the day once. I hated it, but it's probably just what you're looking for (not really Italy in Italy!)

[bridgdav]

Just a few miles from Rimini try - Cesenatico...

Miles of sandy beaches, shallow waters and fantastic food. I didn't go there with a family, but could see it was purpose built for it...
Try Google for info..

HTH

[crofty1984]

Cinque terra is meant to be fantastic. (The five islands it stands for) Or look for Liguria.
Or go REALLY south to Calabria.

[odyssey2200]

what sort of accomodation are you looking for?


http://www.villaggiorose.com/web/EN/


I have stayed here 4 times over the past 30 years or so( although not for the last 15).

Not far from Rimini, San Marino, Censinatico (SP?)

the site is about half a mile from the beach along a sandy track and the water is very shallow for 50 yards or so out to some large breakwaters so great for kids.

The whole town/shops come alive at night but was not rowdy.

It looks like it has undergone a lot of development on the site recently as it was just a camp site when I was thee last, but I would love to take the kids there again.

[wobert]

OK thanks for the replies.....it looks like I have some googling to do!

Any more for any more?

W

[maser_spyder]

For a family treat, try 'Gardaland', it's a theme park, great fun.

Unsurprisingly, it's near lake Garda.

[911997c]

Try Cattolica just south (iirc) of rimini

[Herbie58]

Lido D'Jeselo is probably what you are looking for.

Yes, it's commercial, but it's also only a hour and a bit from Vienna, Venice on the bus/boat so if you really want you can go get some culture.