The great variety of natural environments and the wealth of sporting facilities also make the province ideal for a sporting visit. Among the many opportunities, cycle touring is surely one of the most engaging: a bicycle is the ideal means of transport along the many trails, and the flatness of the land allows anyone to tackle excursions with ease. Sports facilities open to all include tennis, swimming, athletics, and golf; many water sports take place on the great River Po and still more on the beaches - the beach stations of the Comacchio Lidi propose courses in sailing, windsurfing, swimming, kite surfing and water-ski.
Ferrara's amateur sporting life boasts clubs at the highest level, in handball, fencing, gymnastics, hockey. And Basket Club Ferrara (Basketball) now play in Division A1!