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Bed & Breakfast · Santa Sofia (FC) · Casentino Forests

Ca
Maìna

A tastefully restored home in the Romagna hills, in the heart of the Casentino Forests National Park. Nature, silence and genuine hospitality.

⭐ 9.4 on Booking 5 rooms · wrought iron · exposed stone Ridracoli Dam 10 km away Skiing in Campigna
Guest rating 9.4 / 10 | "Restored with exquisite taste and original details" | Booking.com
Our story

In the hills of
deep Romagna

Ca Maìna is an old house restored with care and taste, in Santa Sofia — gateway to the Casentino Forests National Park. The breakfast room with its crystal chandelier and wood stove, homemade jams with our own label, the kitchen with original exposed beams. Ridracoli Dam is ten minutes away. You won't find an automated front desk: you'll find us.

Where to rest

The five rooms

Every room has a character, a name, a soul. All with private bathroom, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and countryside views.

Where you are

Santa Sofia

A historic village of Tuscan-Romagna, set along the Bidente river, in the province of Forlì-Cesena. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, when it emerged as a crossing point between the valley and the Apennine passes toward Tuscany. Today it is the gateway to the Casentino Forests National Park: a lively centre, with shops, restaurants and an ancient bridge over the river that lights up warmly every evening.

What to do nearby

The area

Santa Sofia is the gateway to the Casentino Forests National Park. Four seasons of nature, sport and culture within easy reach.

Just 10 km away · 20 minutes by car

Ridracoli Dam

An extraordinary feat of engineering in the heart of the Park: 103.5 m high, 33 million m³ of water. A blue lake among the forests, wildlife, and activities all year round.

103.5 m high 33 million m³ Casentino Forests Park IDRO Ecomuseum
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Electric boat

Guided tours on the lake: one of the most spectacular ways to experience the dam and the forest.

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Canoeing on the lake

Guided outings through the lake's hidden corners, between nature and the history of the Ridracoli hamlet.

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IDRO Ecomuseum

A science museum about water, in an ancient stone building. Guided visits into the dam's tunnels.

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The Overflow

When the waterfall comes alive after rain or snowmelt — an unforgettable sight.

Sport and activities

Adventure all year round

❄️ Winter · 30 min from Ca Maìna

Skiing in Campigna–Fangacci

Slopes with programmed snowmaking, ski lift, snowboarding, the Le Rondinaie cross-country track (5 km) and night snowshoeing in the forest.

🌿 Spring · Summer · Autumn

Mountain Biking

The Calla Pass – Prato alla Penna loop (40 km), among the most beautiful MTB routes in Italy. Secure bike parking.

🥾 All year round

Trekking and Hiking

From the top of the dam to the Ca' di Sopra mountain hut. Routes for all levels up to 1,657 m elevation.

Sport fishing

Bidente river: trout in crystal-clear mountain waters.

E-Bike

Guided rides, including at night, along the dam and through the forest.

Birdwatching

Golden eagle, falcon, eagle owl. Deer, roe deer, porcupines.

Snowshoeing

Every Saturday in winter: guided hikes through the Campigna forest.

The area

Casentino Forests National Park

Casentino Forests
National Park

One of Italy's most important historic forests, on the border between Romagna and Tuscany. Monte Falco (1,657 m), Monte Falterona (1,654 m). Cool and green in summer, snowy and silent in winter. Exceptional wildlife just minutes from Ca Maìna.

Local wildlife and flora:

🦌 Deer
🦅 Golden eagle
🐗 Wild boar
🦔 Porcupine
🦉 Eagle owl
🌲 Silver fir
🍄 Porcini mushrooms
🦌 Roe deer
When to come

Four seasons, four experiences

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Spring

  • Beech forests in bloom
  • Trekking and MTB in the Park
  • Wild herb foraging
  • Birdwatching at Lake Ridracoli
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Summer

  • Canoeing and boat trips on Lake Ridracoli
  • Night e-bike excursions
  • Porcini mushrooms (July–September)
  • Sport fishing in the Bidente
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Autumn

  • Spectacular forest foliage
  • Truffle and mushroom hunting
  • The dam's overflow after rainfall
  • Local festivals and markets
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Winter

  • Downhill skiing and snowboarding in Campigna
  • Le Rondinaie cross-country skiing (5 km)
  • Night snowshoeing in the forest
  • Snowy landscapes and a fire in the hearth
5Rooms
9.4Booking rating
10'From Ridracoli Dam
2Common rooms + lounge
Inside Ca' Maìna

Explore the house

Original stone staircases, medieval corridors, solid oak doors. The building dates to the 1800s. The comfort is entirely today's.