Casalecchio di Reno
Emilia-Romagna · Bologna

Casalecchio di Reno

35,300 residents · 440,700 within 5 km · 66 m above sea level

92Quality of life
80Infrastructure
87Economy

What Casalecchio di Reno is actually like

Casalecchio di Reno, situated between the plains and the hills of the Emilian Apennines, presents an inviting option for expats seeking a blend of urban convenience and natural beauty. Just a short drive from Bologna, it boasts easy access to the city’s amenities, while offering a quiet residential atmosphere. The town features notable attractions such as the Reno lock, the oldest hydraulic engineering example in Europe, and a scenic cycle path along the Reno Canal. Cultural highlights include the "Festa dei Sapori Curiosi," celebrating local gastronomy with a focus on handmade pasta. While the town provides a high quality of life, the nearest beach is a good distance away, which may pose challenges for those seeking coastal leisure. However, with excellent healthcare facilities and air quality, Casalecchio di Reno is well-equipped to meet the needs of its residents, making it an attractive base for both expats and retirees.

How Casalecchio di Reno is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 15%Mid-century 71%Modern 14%
Settlement pattern
Compact
3% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 97%Dispersed 3%
Condition
90%
Mostly sound — 10% needs work
Good / excellent 90%Poor / mediocre 10%
Occupancy
93%
Lived-in year-round — 7% holiday or vacant
Main homes 93%Holiday or vacant 7%
Casalecchio di RenoRialeMolino-BolsendaEremo di Tizzano
Historic coreEstablishedPost-warModernRuralSparsely built

Building age, condition and occupancy from the ISTAT census (2011), by census section. Occupancy is shown as one honest split — the 2011 census does not reliably separate holiday homes from vacant ones.

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