The Forlì area is always ready to welcome travelers looking for fun or relaxation. For those who want to take a dip and cool off in the waters that flow between the valleys of Forlì, there are many opportunities to find refreshment and immerse themselves in nature; here we suggest some of them, in the valley of the Montone river.
An itinerary that can be done during the day, but that river lovers can also experience over several days to enjoy all their best moments in our land.
Starting from Forlì, continuing on via Firenze and along the state road that follows the Montone river for about 40 kilometers, you reach Portico di Romagna, a characteristic village at 309 meters above sea level which still has its historic center intact.
After a walk through the streets of the village, those who want to seek refreshment can cross the bridge Ponte della Maestà and head towards the "beach of Portico", commonly called "La Chiusa", where you will find a fantastic waterfall and rocky open spaces to lie down pleasantly in the sun.
Continuing towards Bocconi, 4 kilometers from Portico di Romagna, you can find other beautiful places to stop and relax in the cool weather.
The most characteristic corner is certainly that of the Brusia Falls, where the Montone river is embraced by a unique three-arched humpback bridge, which takes its name from the waterfall itself.
The flowing waters form natural pools where it is possible to swim, and sunbathe on the smooth rock slabs that surround the waterfall or lie down under the trees that offer cool shelter.
For those who love trekking and hiking, two paths depart from the Brusia waterfalls that give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the wonders of the forest in all seasons.
Continuing from Bocconi along the road that leads to San Benedetto in Alpe you will find another suggestive place in the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines where you can pleasantly spend your time: the Acquacheta Waterfall. Here the Montone river gives us an enchanting natural swimming pool, dominated by a very high cliff, and a very scenic waterfall 70 meters high.
The notoriety of this waterfall is certainly linked to Dante Alighieri who praises it in the 16th canto of the Inferno of his Divine Comedy. A unique and fascinating place, an unmissable stop for any wild nature enthusiasts.
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