Modena is inland (130 km from the Adriatic), but the Secchia and Panaro rivers and the Lago di Castelvetro provide summer swimming for dogs. The Adriatic dog-friendly beaches of Romagna are reachable as a day trip (1h30 by car).
Località Marzaglia, 41123 Modena
The Secchia river west of Modena has wide gravel banks and shallow swimming holes that local dogs use all summer. The Marzaglia stretch (10 km west of centre) is the most popular.
💡 Water is cleanest April–June; algae can appear in August. Always check the bank visually before letting your dog in.
Castelvetro di Modena, 41014
Quiet artificial lake 20 km south of Modena, in the Lambrusco wine hills. Grass banks, picnic shade, calm water. Family-friendly, not a beach club, perfect for dogs.
💡 Combine with a Lambrusco winery tour in Castelvetro — most cellars welcome dogs in the outdoor tasting areas.
Punta Marina Terme, 48122 Ravenna
The closest dog-friendly Adriatic beach (1h30 by car east). Punta Marina has a clearly signed Bau Beach (dog beach) zone where dogs can swim and run year-round.
💡 Park at Bagno Romeo lot — that's the Bau Beach entrance. Bring water; the Adriatic is salty.
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