Oltremare is a theme-nature park that promotes the protection and enhancement of animal species and nature through scientific popularization and direct contact with animals. In fact, the park offers activities suitable for all ages and numerous educational projects designed for schools. It is located in Riccione on the same hill that houses Aquafan, 2 minutes from the highway exit. It can also be easily reached by train and bus route No. 58.
Theme areas and park attractions
The park consists of several thematic areas.
Planet Earth and
Darwin Experience are dedicated to the history of the evolution of the Earth and the animal species that inhabit it, while
Planet Sea and The
Dolphin Lagoon are located in the area related to the marine environment. Attractions such as
Delta,
Wallaby,
farm area and
raptor area finally focus on the flora and fauna of the mainland.
The park also features a large play area dedicated to young children,
Ulysses Island, where they can move freely on bridges and boats.
Interactive programs and educational projects
The park offers a number of interactive programs (for a fee and by reservation) that allow visitors to interact directly with the animals, such as
Trainer for a Day, with theoretical and practical lessons in dolphin training, or
Meet the Raptors, which brings the public closer to the art of falconry.
In addition, a variety of educational offerings are available for all age groups, from kindergarten to secondary schools, allowing students to learn new skills related to natural sciences through
guided tours and direct experimentation during
educational workshops.
Where to eat
There are numerous bars and restaurants within the park. Certified
gluten-free menus are available at
Capers Restaurant.
It is possible to have a
picnic lunch in a shaded
picnic area.
Tickets, subscriptions and conventions
Full: from € 23 (online).
Reduced: from € 21 (online) for over 65, 75% disabled, accompanying disabled persons, children up to 140 cm tall.
Free: 100% disabled persons and children up to 100 cm tall.
Second day ticket: additional € 5 to return a second day of your choice.
Possibility of combined tickets (with Italia in Miniatura, Aquafan, Cattolica Aquarium). Season
passes (price ranges vary by category) and COSTA PARCHI (Oltremare + Italia in Miniatura + Cattolica Aquarium + Aquafan with discounts on parking, shop and refreshment points), family concessions, school and group rates.
Agreements with FAI, Club Cittàmica, Museo del Balì, La Storia del SIC, Parco Zoo Falconara and Carpegna Park.
Additional information
Paid services: stroller rental with deposit; photos with dolphins by appointment.
Obligations and prohibitions: no tapping on windows and glass for animal protection; no touching and picking flowers in the Darwin attraction; no feeding the animals; no flash-free photos allowed.
Other: present an ATM at the entrance; possibility of organizing corporate events (eventiromagna@costaedutainment.com, tel. 0541 4271 for info and quotes); those visiting the park with
toddlers will find changing tables in the bathrooms, a nursery equipped with a sink, changing table, microwave oven and breastfeeding corner, and stores to purchase diapers, pacifiers and baby bottles.