Yanvii Factory

Culture-vulture or beach babe? Luckily you can be both when staying at Yanvii Factory. Numerous Adriatic Sea beaches are around 10 minutes’ drive away, including the fine sandy stretch at Cervia. Elegant Rimini (half an hour) marries beach life neatly with heritage, being known equally for its late-night clubbing scene, ancient Roman landmarks and Renaissance palazzos. Other historic places to explore include the coastal defence tower of Torre San Michele, and often-unsung Porto Canale Leonardesco (both 15 minutes) with its Da Vinci-designed canal lined by traditional wooden boats. Making a splendid day out, glorious Ravenna (35 minutes) is immortalised for the ancient mosaics in its basilicas and mausoleums, and as the birthplace of poet Dante Alighieri in 1265. If kids are with you, chances are they’ll want to spend time on the waterslides and lazy river at Parco Acquatico Atlantica Cesenatico (15 minutes). Other choices for family-centric days out include the hundreds of colourful butterflies at the Casa delle Farfalle (15 minutes), and the chance to spot giraffes, lions and elephants from onboard a mini-train at Safari Ravenna (20 minutes).