Elevation
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Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
543
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
96100
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
169100
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84
Region
Emilia-Romagna
Walkability
Car-Dependent
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
High
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
121
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Climate Description
Balanced climate with sunshine, mild winters, and warm summers; ideal for outdoor activities.
Cesena
Emilia-Romagna
This Italian town features a rich culinary heritage, excellent healthcare, and a safe environment.
Summary
Cesena, nestled in the Emilia-Romagna region, is a quaint town with a rich culinary heritage and a vibrant cultural scene, making it attractive for expats and retirees. Known for its excellent healthcare services and a safe environment, Cesena offers a relaxed lifestyle underscored by the picturesque backdrop of the Apennines. Key attractions include the Malatesta Fortress, historic libraries, and a variety of local festivals celebrating its agricultural roots, particularly in cheese and wine production.
While the town’s efficient public transport may not rank highly, excellent cycling options provide alternatives for commuting and exploration. The proximity to sandy beaches, a short drive away, further enhances its appeal for those seeking leisure activities. However, expats should anticipate higher living costs, particularly in housing. Overall, Cesena balances cultural richness and community warmth, though its slower pace may require adjustment for some newcomers.
✅ Pros
– Excellent quality healthcare services available throughout the town.
– Mild climate with warm summers and cool winters.
– Rich cultural heritage and historical sites to explore.
– Low unemployment rate fosters economic stability and opportunity.
– Limited tourist traffic allows for a more peaceful lifestyle.
– Good transportation connections to major cities and regions.
– Strong community integration opportunities for expats and retirees.
– Reliable internet connectivity supports remote work and communication.
– Local markets and cuisine celebrate Emilia-Romagna’s culinary excellence.
– Scenic landscapes and nearby nature reserves for outdoor activities.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant social scenes.
– Public transport may lack frequency during off-peak hours.
– Air quality could be better for sensitive individuals.
– Smaller expat community may limit socializing opportunities.
– Fewer English-speaking services than in larger cities.
– Limited shopping choices compared to bigger urban areas.
– Seasonal weather changes may affect outdoor activities.
– Cultural events occur less frequently than in tourist hotspots.
– Older infrastructure may need updates in certain areas.
– Possible language barrier for non-Italian speakers in daily life.
Cesena Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
96100
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
169100
Births Per 100 Deaths
50.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Not Touristic
Income per capita (2023)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
23500
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
1351 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Federico Fellini (Rimini)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
30min(s)
Federico Fellini Airport, also known as Rimini and San Marino International Airport, is situated in Miramare, around 8 km from central Rimini, Italy. It primarily offers seasonal flights with connections to several European destinations including London, Budapest, and Prague. The airport is accessible year-round, though scheduled flights are concentrated between March and October, making it suitable for both domestic and international travellers seeking budget-friendly options. Key routes offered are by airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet, and British Airways, catering to increasing passenger numbers in recent years.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Guglielmo Marconi (Bologna)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
49min(s)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport, located in Bologna, Italy, approximately 6 km from the city centre, serves as a vital transport hub in the Emilia-Romagna region. With nearly 10 million passengers in 2023, it ranks among Italy’s busier airports, connecting travellers to over 100 destinations, including major cities like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Dubai. Key routes facilitated by airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air include domestic flights to Catania and international connections to Tirana and Madrid, with the longest direct route being to Dubai. The airport’s connectivity is enhanced by a monorail to Bologna Central Station, making it easily accessible for both domestic and international travellers.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Raffaello Sanzio (Ancona)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
59min(s)
Raffaello Sanzio Airport, also known as Ancona International Airport, is located 12 km west of Ancona in Falconara Marittima, Italy. It caters to over 460,000 passengers annually, with routes primarily across Europe. Major destinations include Munich, London, Paris, and Barcelona, and it hosts airlines such as Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Volotea, offering both seasonal and year-round flights. This airport serves as a gateway to the Marche region, with a mix of business and leisure travel options, connecting internationally through hub airports like Munich.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Gambettola
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
15min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Gambettola includes:
– **Rail Lines**: Trains on the Bologna to Rimini line stop at this station.
– **Key Destinations**: The station offers direct connections to several key destinations, including:
– **Cesena**: 4 minutes (14 trains per day)
– **Savignano sul Rubicone**: 4 minutes (13 trains per day)
– **Bologna Centrale**: 1 hour 3 minutes (18 trains per day)
– **Rimini**: 19 minutes (15 trains per day)
– **Venice**: 2 hours 49 minutes (12 trains per day)
– **Train Operators**: The trains are operated by Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Services from Gambettola run frequently, with:
– To Bologna: Every 30-45 minutes throughout the day
– Other destinations also see frequent services, generally between 12 to 18 trains per day depending on the route.
– **Types of Trains**: The station services a mix of regional trains, primarily operated by Trenitalia, with some high-speed options from Italo on select routes.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Forlimpopoli-Bertinoro
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
18min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Forlimpopoli-Bertinoro includes the following details:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station primarily serves local and regional trains connecting to nearby cities.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Key destinations include Bologna Centrale, Florence, Forlì, Venice, and Cesena. Trains to Bologna and Forlì take approximately 1h 41m and 1h 43m respectively, while trips to Venice take about 3h 21m.
– **Train operators**: The predominant operator at Stazione di Forlimpopoli-Bertinoro is Trenitalia.
– **Frequency of departures**: Train departures are limited, with services to major locations like Bologna occurring around once daily, while connections to Florence are slightly more frequent, with about two services per day.
– **Type of services**: The station caters primarily to regional trains, with no high-speed train services available.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Gatteo a Mare
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
24min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Gatteo a Mare includes several key components:
– **Rail Lines**: The station is served by the Adriatic railway line connecting Rimini and Ravenna.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Gatteo a Mare to several important locations including Bologna Centrale, Rimini, Cesenatico, Ravenna, and San Marino.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operator is Trenitalia, providing the regional train services.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains typically run frequently throughout the day, with around 19 services to Bologna, 15 to Rimini and Cesenatico, and 17 to Ravenna daily.
– **Train Types**: The services at this station primarily consist of regional trains; there are no high-speed trains operating from Gatteo a Mare.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
0
Bars
0
Cafes
0
Cinemas
0
Dentists
0
Golf Courses
3
Gyms
0
Health Clinics
0
Hiking Trails
1
Historical Sites
25
Libraries
0
Museums
0
Parks
1
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
2
Shopping Centres
0
Supermarkets
0
Spas
0
Beach
Name
Gatteo Nord
Driving Distance
25mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Monte Fumaiolo - Le Balze
Driving Distance
65mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
96
Nearest Hospital Name
Maurizio Bufalini-Pronto Socco
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
8 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
0
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA USL DELLA ROMAGNA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Emilia-Romagna, healthcare services demonstrate a high level of overall efficiency and quality compared to national standards. Emergency care post-heart attack and time-sensitive fracture treatment are conducted promptly. Elective procedures often result in shorter hospital stays. However, hospital care quality and readmission rates for heart failure highlight potential areas for improvement. While minimally invasive techniques are sometimes employed in breast cancer surgeries, there is room for enhancement. Overall, the healthcare infrastructure signifies substantial competence in most critical areas but suggests a need for development in certain specialised and local hospital care services.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
55
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
2
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
75
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
101.576
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
High
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
1750
Median
2344
Third Quartile
3070
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Car-Dependent
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Top 20%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Top 20%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
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Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Average (41st-50th percentile)
Sunshine
Above Average (51st-60th percentile)
Snowfall
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Climate Description
Cesena's climate offers a balanced appeal for Magic Towns readers, retirees, and expats seeking a European home. The city experiences a range of weather phenomena, interspersed with ample sunshine that lends itself well to outdoor activities and agriculture. Winters bring a touch of snow, transforming the landscape into a picturesque winter scene, without being overly harsh. Meanwhile, summers in Cesena are pleasantly warm but rarely reach oppressive temperatures, making it ideal for enjoying the vast cultural offerings and historic sites. Throughout the year, this Italian town maintains a moderate climate, encouraging a lifestyle that appreciates both the change of seasons and steady weather patterns.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Good
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84
Air Quality Description
In the quaint town of Cesena, Italy, air quality is predominantly classified as ‘Good,’ making it a comfortable environment for expatriates and retirees alike looking for a healthy lifestyle. The only exception is ozone levels which are rated ‘Fair.’ This slight disparity hardly overshadows the overall cleanliness of Cesena’s air, complementing its rich historical ambiance with a fresh, clean atmosphere suitable for everyday outdoor activities. The composition of pollutants is well-maintained within safe limits, enhancing the town’s appeal for those who prioritize environmental quality in their living spaces. Cesena thus promises a reassuring breath of fresh air to its residents.
In the quaint town of Cesena, Italy, air quality is predominantly classified as ‘Good,’ making it a comfortable environment for expatriates and retirees alike looking for a healthy lifestyle. The only exception is ozone levels which are rated ‘Fair.’ This slight disparity hardly overshadows the overall cleanliness of Cesena’s air, complementing its rich historical ambiance with a fresh, clean atmosphere suitable for everyday outdoor activities. The composition of pollutants is well-maintained within safe limits, enhancing the town’s appeal for those who prioritize environmental quality in their living spaces. Cesena thus promises a reassuring breath of fresh air to its residents.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Cesena is accessible via the A14 motorway, linking it with major cities such as Bologna and Rimini. The nearest airport is Federico Fellini (Rimini), about 30 minutes away, followed by Guglielmo Marconi (Bologna). Rail connections are provided by two nearby train stations.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Cesena, located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, offers a rich culinary landscape characterized by its traditional dishes and a burgeoning international dining scene. Notable local specialties include Tagliatelle all’uso di Romagna, which is homemade pasta served with rich sauces; Bartolaccio, a pasta filled with pancetta, potatoes, and cheeses; Polpettone romagnolo, a regional meatloaf; and Fossa cheese, a unique cheese aged in pits. The region is also known for its sweet peaches known as Pisgheini and the use of Sangiovese wine in local dishes. In addition to traditional fare, Cesena’s dining scene features a variety of international cuisines, reflecting the town’s growing multicultural influence. While local restaurants serve a range of tastes and styles, there are notable Michelin-starred establishments, underscoring the town’s commitment to culinary excellence. The diversity in dining options, from local trattorias to high-end restaurants, caters to both traditional and modern palates, making Cesena a noteworthy destination for food enthusiasts.
Shopping Overview
Shopping options in the area include a variety of categories, catering to diverse needs. Supermarkets provide essential goods, while shopping malls offer comprehensive retail experiences. Boutique shops present unique selections of clothing and gifts. Specialty and antique shops add character, and flea markets enhance the local shopping culture. These mixed formats create an inviting environment for expats and retirees, ensuring access to both everyday necessities and distinct regional offerings.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Cesena, in Emilia-Romagna, offers numerous outdoor opportunities. Key hiking trails include Giro dei Gessi, a 9.5-mile moderate trail, and Lungofiume Savio: Ronta – Martorano, extending 4.7 miles. For more challenging hikes, Anello Cesena – Converseto – Felloniche offers a 27.3-mile hard trail. Parks such as Parco della Rimembranza and Parco Naturale del Fiume Savio provide natural spaces for leisure. These areas highlight Cesena’s accessibility to outdoor activities for those seeking both moderate and more strenuous outdoor experiences.
✅ Pros
– Excellent quality healthcare services available throughout the town.
– Mild climate with warm summers and cool winters.
– Rich cultural heritage and historical sites to explore.
– Low unemployment rate fosters economic stability and opportunity.
– Limited tourist traffic allows for a more peaceful lifestyle.
– Good transportation connections to major cities and regions.
– Strong community integration opportunities for expats and retirees.
– Reliable internet connectivity supports remote work and communication.
– Local markets and cuisine celebrate Emilia-Romagna’s culinary excellence.
– Scenic landscapes and nearby nature reserves for outdoor activities.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant social scenes.
– Public transport may lack frequency during off-peak hours.
– Air quality could be better for sensitive individuals.
– Smaller expat community may limit socializing opportunities.
– Fewer English-speaking services than in larger cities.
– Limited shopping choices compared to bigger urban areas.
– Seasonal weather changes may affect outdoor activities.
– Cultural events occur less frequently than in tourist hotspots.
– Older infrastructure may need updates in certain areas.
– Possible language barrier for non-Italian speakers in daily life.
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