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Halfway between Rimini and Ravenna, the family-run Hotel Royal is set directly on the beach in Cesenatico, a classic summer destination in the lively Riviera Romagnola.

Once fishing and trading village, today Cesenatico still thrives thanks to its historic yet active commercial harbour, originally designed by the renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci.

The Royal is located in this rich and active city where you can indulge in a host of sports and activities. Enjoy cycling through the surroundings, and pleasant activities for all tastes and ages.

Whether you travel through the towns of Forlì and Cesena, over the plains, by the countryside, the hills or the nearby mountains, you will enjoy a pleasant retreat at the Royal.

Hotel Royal provides numerous facilities for a relaxing holiday. Try the hotel’s wellness centre after a morning soaking up the sun on the private beach.

A heated pool, private car park, reading room and meeting room are just some of the amenities you can also enjoy.

Before venturing in Cesenatico’s entertaining night life, enjoy a typical Italian meal in the hotel’s restaurant, served in the panoramic dining room where you can savour fine wines and regional cuisine.

The hotel is bookable for weekly stays only, from Saturday to Saturday.

Offering a unique location on its private white sandy beach, Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites is set directly on the seafront of Sardinia's famous Emerald Coast. It features 1 infinity pool on the terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Boasting a balcony, rooms are spacious and elegant and come with 4-star superior amenities such as WiFi access, and a TV with international satellite channels. Most rooms have views of the sea and Tavolara Island.

Guests can enjoy fresh fish and meat at the beach restaurant at lunch and have dinner at the Blu’ Restaurant on the seafront. The indoor restaurant serves Sardinian and international dishes and offers panoramic views.

Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites is 20 minutes' drive from Olbia Airport. The 15 stunning beaches of the Golfo Aranci are easily reached in just a few minutes.

Located in Forlì, Grand Hotel Forlì is in the suburbs – a 3-minute drive from Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital and 5 minutes from Urbano Franco Agosto Park. This luxury hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Diego Fabbri Theatre and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Università di Bologna - Campus di Forlì.

Just 50 metres from Capriccioli beach, Hotel Capriccioli is located on Sardinia’s east coast. It offers a sea-view Sardinian restaurant, a seawater pool and a tennis court. Rooms have satellite LCD TV.

Rooms at the Capriccioli Hotel are decorated with whitewashed walls and tiled floors. Each comes with air conditioning and a laptop safe, and some rooms feature Tyrrhenian Sea views.

A buffet breakfast is provided daily. The restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, serves local specialities.

Guests can enjoy discounts at the nearby Capriccioli Beach has umbrellas and sun loungers. Other nearby beaches include Principe and Liscia Ruia.

Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is 29 km from the hotel. Porto Cervo is a 15-minute drive away.

Situated in Brisighella in the Emilia-Romagna region, Agriturismo Corte Dei Mori has a patio and mountain views. Boasting a shared lounge, this property also has a traditional restaurant and a sun terrace. The farm stay also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The farm stay features a satellite flat-screen TV. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.

Buffet and Italian breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available.

Guests can enjoy the infinity pool and garden at the farm stay.

Forlì Airport is 40 km from the property.

A stay at Ercolini E Savi places you in the heart of Montecatini Terme, steps from Terme di Montecatini and 3 minutes by foot from Piazza del Popolo. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Terme Excelsior and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Terme Leopoldine.

When you stay at Hotel San Ranieri in Pisa, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Church of San Michele degli Scalzi in Orticaia and Giardino Scotto. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Museo della Grafica and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from National Museum of San Matteo.

A stay at Grand Hotel Terme Tamerici e Principe places you in the heart of Montecatini Terme, within a 5-minute walk of Piazza del Popolo and Terme di Montecatini. This golf hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Terme Excelsior and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Terme Leopoldine.

Located in Capaccio-Paestum, Hotel Cerere is within a 5-minute drive of Bowling Gregorio and National Archaeological Museum of Paestum. This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Paestum Archaeological Park and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Agropoli Castle.

With a stay at Hotel la Bisaccia in Arzachena, you'll be near the bay, just steps from Cala Battistoni and a 3-minute drive from Aquadream. This beach hotel is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Capriccioli Beach and 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from La Marinella Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Punta Est in Arzachena, you'll be 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Marina di Porto Cervo and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Spiaggia del Grande Pevero. This golf hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Capriccioli Beach and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Liscia Ruja Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Delle Rose a Luxury Boutique Hotel in Arzachena, you'll be in a regional park, within a 10-minute drive of Capriccioli Beach and Piccolo Pevero Beach. This spa hotel is 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from Port of Olbia and 20.2 mi (32.6 km) from Pittulongu Beach.

Located in Capaccio-Paestum, Oleandri Resort is by the sea – a 4-minute drive from National Archaeological Museum of Paestum and 6 minutes from Paestum Archaeological Park. This beach hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Azienda Agrituristica Seliano and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Sanctuary of Gethsemane.

Just 250 metres from the sea, Oleandri Resort Paestum is set next to a fragrant pine wood, 2 km from the archaelogical site of Paestum and the train station. All air-conditioned rooms and apartments come with a balcony or patio.

With a large outdoor pool, a hot tub and children's play area, Oleandri Resort is set in 30,000 m² of private parkland. The private beach is furnished with sun loungers and parasols.

With modern décor, all accommodation has cool tiled floors. Rooms come with a private bathroom, while apartments include a kitchenette and comfortable lounge area. Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and in some public areas such as the restaurant, reception and swimming pool.

Breakfast is buffet style, with croissants, cakes and cappuccino coffee. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine including local specialities such as artichokes, buffalo mozzarella and homemade pasta.

Entertainment is offered throughout the day in summer months. Historic Agropoli is 9.5 km away, and it is a 1-hour drive to Salerno.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Duomo in Pisa (Pisa City Centre), you'll be steps from Orto Botanico di Pisa and Piazza del Duomo. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Pisa and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Pisa Baptistry.

A stay at Grand Hotel Gallia places you in the heart of Cervia – a 2-minute drive from Adriatic Golf Club Cervia and 5 minutes from Le Siepi Cervia. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Pineta di Cervia - Milano Marittima and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Mirabilandia.

Hotel Ristorante da Carlos, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Santa Maria del Giudice, 10 km from Leaning Tower of Pisa, 10 km from Pisa Cathedral, as well as 11 km from Piazza dei Miracoli. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property also offers private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The country house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with garden views. At the country house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available.

Livorno Port is 36 km from the country house, while Montecatini Train Station is 38 km away. Pisa International Airport is 14 km from the property.

When you stay at Hotel Pozzo Sacro in Olbia, you'll be connected to a railway/underground station, within a 10-minute drive of Port of Olbia and Pittulongu Beach. This hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Port of Golfo Aranci and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from La Marinella Beach.

Located in Arzachena, Felix Hotels - Hotel Airone is a 5-minute drive from Vigne Surrau Winery and 6 minutes from Aquadream. This family-friendly hotel is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Port of Olbia and 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Pittulongu Beach.

Located in Olbia, Delta Hotels by Marriott Olbia Sardinia is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Basilica of San Simplicio and Port of Olbia. This property is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Pittulongu Beach and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Bados Beach.