Abruzzo
We’re still in August and with the temperatures touching 30 degrees, a trip to the beach is never too far from the minds of the Abruzzese. If they are lucky enough to live close by, they can walk or cycle, but judging by the availability of parking spaces, most people drive.
Pineto, Pescara and Francavilla al Mare are the three sandy beaches where I’ve spent most time. Readers of this blog will know that I think Pineto is one of the nicest beaches in Abruzzo. The first time I arrived there I saw a sea of umbrellas and thought it was full of people. I was wrong, there was plenty of space and I had no difficulty finding a place to relax before plunging into the Adriatic.
By contrast, the first time I arrived at the Marina di San Vito all thoughts of a relaxing day by the sea disappeared as I scrambled along the pebbles and nearby headlands to take photographs of the tracbocchi (wooden fishing platforms).
Depending on where you base yourself taking a stroll beside the sea, along the promenade or on the pier is a must. Stop every now and then to admire the skill of expert fishermen as they pass their knowledge on to their apprentices. If the sea breeze does not cool you down then there are plenty of places to get refreshment.
has 133km of beaches, inlets and cliffs, so it’s not surprising that the Adtriatic is an important part of daily life for many Abruzzese. I’ve travelled along the Abruzzo coast from Martinsicuro (Teramo) in the north to Vasto (Chieti) in the south (somehow I’ve yet to make it as far as San Salvo) and I’ve never failed to enjoy this natural resource.
I’ve passed though many towns and stopped and spent time in Pineto, Silvi, Cittá Sant’Angelo, Montesilvano, Pescara, Francavilla al Mare, Ortona, San Vito Chietino and Vasto. They are all wonderful places, right by the sea, and each has a character of its own.
We’re still in August and with the temperatures touching 30 degrees, a trip to the beach is never too far from the minds of the Abruzzese. If they are lucky enough to live close by many can walk or cycle, but judging by the availability of parking spaces, most people drive.
Pineto, Pescara and Francavilla al Mare are the three sandy beach areas I’ve spent most time. Readers of this blog will know that I think Pineto is one of the nicest beaches in Abruzzo. The first time I arrived there I saw a sea of umbrellas and thought that the beach was full of people. I was wrong, there was plenty of space and I had no difficulty finding a place to relax before plunging into the Adriatic.
By contrast, the first time I arrived at the Marina di San Vito all thoughts of a quiet, relaxing day by the sea disappeared as I scrambled along the pebbles and nearby headlands to take photographs of the tracbocchi (wooden fishing platforms).
Depending on where you base yourself taking a stroll beside the sea, along the promenade or on the pier is a must. Stop every now and then to admire the skill of expert fishermen as they pass their knowledge on to their apprentices. If the sea breeze does not cool you down then there are plenty of places to get refreshment.
Abruzzo has 133km of beaches, inlets and cliffs, so it’s not surprising that the Adtriatic is an important part of daily life for many Abruzzese. I’ve passed through many seaside towns and stopped and spent time in Pineto, Silvi, Cittá Sant’Angelo, Montesilvano, Pescara, Francavilla al Mare, Ortona, San Vito Chietino and Vasto. They are all wonderful places and each has a character of its own.
So what are you waiting for? Break out those bagnos and vai al mare!
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