Unknown Italy - Discover Abruzzo before others do

If your dream is to relax on the beach, Montesilvano, Pescara Nord, Pescara Sud, and Francavilla al Mare are perfect for you. The sand is literally golden, fine, and soft. Most beaches in Montesilvano are paid, but there are also free ones, and the beaches located north of the Saline River flowing into the sea are a true paradise. They stretch for kilometers, so it doesn't matter which spot you choose.

If you prefer to have a restaurant and hotel base nearby, opt for less remote and slightly livelier areas like Montesilvano, Silvi, or even Pescara. The fact that the coastal strip mainly consists of hotels applies mostly to the first or second line, which works very well. Otherwise, these are typical Italian towns with numerous cafes, pastry shops, bakeries, markets, and shops where you'll mainly meet locals.

The Adriatic Sea is magnificent and clean; its shallow waters extend very far, making it a safe place for those new to swimming and for children. On the beaches, you'll find many shells, ensuring fun for kids.

Just 30 minutes by car from Montesilvano is Roseto degli Abruzzi, equally beautiful. One of Roseto’s main attractions is its several-kilometer-long beach – an ideal place to relax and enjoy long romantic walks.

When you turn your gaze away from the sea—whose color resembles emerald—you will see snow-capped mountain peaks in the distance. It’s worth noting that the towns also extend upward. Houses on the slopes are surrounded by vineyards as well as olive groves and orange orchards. Surprisingly, all this still forms part of urban areas.

Amidst such stunning natural surroundings are excellent restaurants known primarily to locals. For example, in Montesilvano, it’s worth going (or taking a bus) to Lecky Horn restaurant. The lunch will be reasonably priced, and the meal (usually quite hearty) with a view of the vineyards—probably where the wine served at the restaurant comes from—will be a real pleasure. Be sure to try Abruzzo’s delicacy—arrosticini (lamb skewers).

The small town of Città Sant’Angelo is also very interesting. In theory, you go there directly from Montesilvano (where a small wild beach awaits), but in reality, most of the town lies on a hill and looks like something out of a fairy tale. It’s definitely worth visiting the historic center and wandering through its narrow, ancient streets. A regular bus also runs there.

Abruzzo undoubtedly deserves your attention—not only for its beautiful clean beaches and charming towns but also for its nature and gastronomy. Unlike many other places in Italy, you won’t feel like you're in an international airport during rush hour. For those seeking a relaxed atmosphere and refined cuisine, this region is definitely worth visiting.

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