Abruzzo Coast

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 Punta Aderci, un paradiso da salvare

The Abruzzo coast is around 125km long and stretches from Martinsicuro, on the borders of Marche, to Vasto which is within swimming range of Molise.

In the middle is the port of Pescara and the buzzing summer resorts of Francavilla al Mare and Alba Adriatica.

The coast is a long lazy drive past miles of sandy beaches bathed in clean water with some of the best value hotel accommodation you'll find anywhere in summer.

The onshore and offshore breezes provide above average windsurfing conditions and those keen can choose between Giulianova, Francavilla al Mare, Ortona, Torino di Sangro Marina, Lido di Casalbordino and Marina di Vasto etc.

The latter, and the worryingly entitled Punta Aderci, are also good for canoe enthusiasts. Here the sea is rocky (in every sense) and ideal for exploring.

Our suggestions for day trips on or near the Abruzzese coast:

The Tremiti Islands

Although in Puglia they can be reached by a fast launch from both Pescara and Vasto.

Atri

For this fine art city as well as Pineto and Roseto to see the Teramana coast.

Loreto Aprutino

For olive oil and home of the museum of peasant tradition. The town is surrounded by olive groves.

Tollo near Ortona

Home of the Enoteca Regionale and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine.

Civitella del Tronto

Huge Bourbon fortress town for the Valli del Vibrata near Teramo.

Last modified on 16 March 2013
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