On the two banks of the river
The town of Pescara on the coast is divided into two parts by a river of the same name. The historic center of the city is located on the south bank. This is where the Piazzaforte (fortified city) once stood. The Bagno Borbonico still exists. The prison was built in 1510 by Charles V, King of the Two Sicilies. Today it houses the Museum of Abruzzo with an exhibition on the cultural history of the region. Perfect for a cultural trip full of excursions to sights and attractions not far from your holiday accommodation. The writer Gabriele D’Annunzio was born in Pescara on March 12, 1863. His birthplace in the old town houses a museum in honor of the great writer (Museo Casa Natale di Gabriele D’Annunzio). The San Cetteo Cathedral, built between 1933 and 1938, is also worth seeing. On the north bank of the river are the town hall and the government buildings. Further south, between the city beach and the Pineta Dannunziana nature reserve, there is an Art Nouveau quarter from the beginning of the 20th century. Rent comfortably furnished accommodations or a holiday home or a personal apartment directly on the beach with garden, internet, fireplace, and enjoy a varied dream vacation with your family.
Summer, sun and jazz in Pescara
Pescara is a popular holiday destination for Italian families on the coast for summer and winter. The snowy peaks of the Apennines can be reached from Pescara in one to two hours. In the warm season, more than 20 kilometers of sandy beaches along the Adriatic coast invite you to swim in the water. In the lively summer months, a holiday with a private pool in Pescara is recommended. After a hot day on the go, simply jump into the cool water again on the terrace of your own holiday home. The traditional pile dwellings (Trabucchi) with the wide nets of the fishermen built on the shore are worth seeing. During the season when fishing is suspended, the fishermen offer excursions onto the Adriatic and to Vasto. Music fans should mark July in their calendar. The large international festival "Pescara Jazz" takes place every year. Some concerts are open-air and outside. The Piazza della Rinascita is transformed into the "Piazza Salotto" – the living room square with chairs, tables, and stages.
The best of the mountains and the sea
Mare e Monti – sea and mountains – is the motto of the regional cuisine of Abruzzo. The Adriatic coast and the Apennines shape the landscape. Typical for the Abruzzo cuisine are Peperocinos (small, spicy pepperoni peppers), saffron, and Pecorino cheese. The traditional Sugo, a sauce made from tomatoes, bacon, Peperocino, and Pecorino, can be used universally as a seasoning sauce for pasta and meat dishes. For example, with the lamb skewers Arrostini. Pasta is often still handmade here. Try Maccheroni alla Chitarra. The mountains provide excellent lamb, mutton, and goat meat as well as sheep's milk for the delicious cheese varieties. Fish and seafood come from the Adriatic. The wine from the region should not go unmentioned. The autochthonous, indigenous grape varieties are Montepulciano, Trebbiano, and Pecorino (not to be confused with the cheese of the same name). The old houses in the vineyards are also perfect for a holiday with a dog in Pescara. Book pet-friendly accommodation now! The new marina in Pescara is perfect for a relaxed walk after a successful dinner.
Pescara: Between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines
The town of Pescara is located in the Italian region of Abruzzo at the mouth of the river of the same name into the Adriatic Sea. About 15 kilometers inland is the university city of Chieti. You can reach your holiday accommodation or your holiday home or apartment from a private owner in Pescara by night train from Munich via Vienna and Padua. Pescara airport is served by numerous cities from northern Europe. By car, you can reach your holiday accommodation in Pescara via the A14 Adriatica. There is also a motorway connection across the Apennines to Rome. Book now a cozy accommodation or an apartment or a holiday home with a garden, internet, fireplace, and right on the beach, and enjoy a relaxing trip according to your personal wishes with your family.