Emilia Romagna is one of the most beautiful regions of Italy that contains a mixture of art, culture, traditions and nature of the incredible Italy. In Emilia Romagna you can find unique and impressive cities and small towns such as Bologna, Piacenza, Ravenna or Ferrara; among the small villages we cannot fail to mention Bobbio, Castelvetro, Bardi and Montegridolfo. These and many others are some of the most characteristic places of Emilia Romagna and are a must-see during a stay in this beautiful region.

Besides the numerous visits to the cultural and artistic beauties offered by the different cities, remember that Emilia Romagna also offers many natural spaces thanks to the immense hills that characterise the region, it is also a very lively region and you will find plenty of nightlife here, as well as being considered by some as the heart of the Italian culinary tradition.

For your holidays in Emilia Romagna, we propose an activity that will make your stay in the region even more fun and exciting: a day of rafting!

Where to do a rafting descent in Emilia Romagna?

On the outskirts of Bologna, in fact, it is possible to do this exhilarating excursion on the Limentra torrent, which is located between the bridge of Bagnara and that of Verzuno, in the Bolognese Apennines.

With the rafting activity you will be able to descend at full speed down steep slopes in a comfortable and spacious unsinkable rubber boat, called a raft. The descents on this excursion are accessible and suitable for everyone. In fact, you don't need to be any particular physical condition or experience to do the activity. The only thing you will need is a desire to have fun and a bit of courage to face the most challenging and adrenaline-filled descents.

During the whole activity you will be accompanied by a guide with many years of experience in rafting who will explain all the rules and regulations to be followed in order to carry out the activity with total safety and peace of mind. In addition, the staff will provide you with all the necessary equipment for the rafting activities, such as wetsuits, life jackets and helmets.

The only thing you have to worry about is paddling when the guide tells you to take each descent as fast as possible so that you can fully experience the activity and feel the adrenaline rush. During the activity there will be some more relaxing moments where you can also enjoy the views that surround you. In fact, this area is completely immersed in the greenery and nature of the Apennines and will allow you to take a break from the chaos of urban life.

Once you have finished your rafting activity, Emilia Romagna offers you different ways to continue and conclude in beauty this wonderful day. You can certainly stop in the surroundings of the Limentra river and choose to undertake a nice trekking in the Apennine forests or you can move and discover one of the towns or villages close to the rafting centre.

You certainly can't miss a visit to the charming city of Bologna, where you will be spoilt for choice on what to do and what to visit. You can stroll through the historic centre and discover the historical and cultural wonders that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The city of Ferrara, a few kilometres from Bologna, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is definitely worth a visit during your holiday in Emilia Romagna. Here you cannot miss the Castello d'Este, the Cathedral of San Giorgio Martire and the Palazzo dei Diamanti palace.

Whichever town or village you choose to visit, you cannot miss a good lunch or dinner in the typical trattorias of the region that will offer you traditional local recipes from the town you are in. Moreover, the people of Emilia Romagna have a reputation for being some of the most welcoming, friendly and helpful people in Italy. They will always try to make you feel at home, satisfying all your needs.

As you can see, coming to Emilia Romagna and experiencing a whole day of rafting will make your fantastic holiday unforgettable. You can decide to give this experience as a gift to your travelling partner to make your stay together even more exciting and intense.