The coastline of Abruzzo is
varied, where the low and sandy shores to the north contrast with the
inclined shores to the south.
The sette sorelle (seven
sisters), seven seaside resorts in the province of Teramo, from Martinsicuro
to Silvi, the Pescara and the Francavilla al Mare beaches, offer high level
accommodation, night-clubs, and in Pescara itself, even a modern marina.
To
the south the scenery changes radically: from Ortona to Vasto and as far as
S. Salvo, sloping shores surrounded by the rich Mediterranean vegetation
appear on the coastline. They too, are well equipped for a pleasant holiday.
The nostalgic fishing past emerges between S. Vito and Fossacesia, where the travocchi, singular fishing huts built on piles, are still today used by the
local fishermen
Northern coast itinerary
A 130 kilometers of coast for all tastes!
The Abruzzo coastline is not all the same, but offers wide, sandy shores,
high, jagged cliffs, narrow creeks, pebble beaches and in some places it is
positively wild.
There are hundreds of hotels, guesthouses, campsites,
residential hotels and private flats ready to satisfy all the needs of the
holidaymakers. Whereas the numerous sports facilities, farming holiday
centers, stables and the water fun parks are there to enrich the seaside
holiday with healthy, enjoyable, physical activities. Arriving in Abruzzo
from the north,
Martinsicuro is the first town to be reached: wide, sandy beaches, good
hotel and sports facilities, and a beautiful Tower embellished with
renaissance friezes, invite the tourist to a peaceful, enjoyable stay.
Tortoreto Lido follows with its beach adorned with palms and marine
pines, several hotels, campsites, discos, sports centers and a beautiful
water-fun park.
Further south is
Alba Adriatica with its beach edged by a pinewood. It has about 50
hotels, numerous residential hotels, flats and villas. Next is
Giulianova Lido, providing a good mooring and berth for pleasure crafts.
The upper town offers, apart from the many shops, art galleries and antique
shops, a municipal picture gallery with very interesting paintings, an
impressive renaissance cathedral, a striking Tower and the beautiful ruins
of the antique medieval walls. Following on we come across
Roseto degli Abruzzi: well-equipped beach, with a small tourist harbor,
35 hotels and a beautiful town hall villa.
