The Beaches

Clean, "Blue Flag" family beaches


With 133km of golden beaches, cliffs and creeks running along a sparkling coast that is lined with pinewoods, dotted with towns and backed by green hills, you are spoilt for choice.  Whether you are looking for lively, fun-packed beaches or solitary shores, all the Abruzzo beaches contain the charm and proverbial friendliness that you will find all over the region.


Most importantly, the commitment of the Abruzzo Tourist Board to the sustainable development of its coastline is shown by the prestigious "Blue Flag" having been awarded to many of its beaches and marinas.

Our absolute favourite, and luckily also our closest at a mere 30 minute drive down the valley, is Pomodoro Spiaggia

A few more of our favourites are below.  All are within an easy drive from Kokopelli and all are Blue Flag winners.


SILVI MARINA (58km / 45 mins from Kokopelli)


Silvi Marina
Lying at the foot of the lovely Città San'Angelo and Atri hills, Silvi Marina is blessed with one of the most beautiful beaches of the Adriatic.  Its wide stretch of endless sand and easy access to Pescara makes it one of the best equipped and busiest of the region.  It may be a magnet for Italian and foreign tourists during July and August, but this doesn't detract from its charm, particularly if you love watching the Italians at play!


PESCARA (38km / 35 mins from Kokopelli)

Pescara beach, view to the Port
Pescara is the commercial and administrative heart of Abruzzo and boasts a splendid wide beach that runs parallel to, and integrates perfectly with, the urban fabric of the city.

Pescara beach, view to the mountains
The Marina di Pescara is certainly the most important and largest pleasure-craft port on the Abruzzo coast and is charmingly paired with a fascinating port canal.  There is nothing nicer than arriving here in the early morning and watching the old fishing boats dock, unload and sell their wares and mend their nets.

The beaches themselves offer great swimming, trendy bars and a wide array of facilities and opportunities for the water sports enthusiasts.


Ripari di Giobbe
RIPARI DI GIOBBE (40km / 50 mins from Kokopelli)

Just 3 kilometres from the lovely old town of Ortona, the small hidden cove of Ripari di Giobbe is probably our overall favourite of the entire coastline.  Accessed via a cliff-top campsite, this pretty little cove with its natural simplicity, crystal clear waters, rocks and rock pools is an idyllic setting for divers, fishermen and families alike.

Should you need to escape the sun with a cooling beer or ice-cream, there's a small, unintrusive, well stocked bar with a shady terrace overlooking the beach.  Or, if you fancy a walk, Ortona, complete with ancient castle, port and lighthouse and steeped in history, is just a 3km walk along the rocks following the fascinating old railway line.

Ripari di Giobbe, railway walk to Ortona

SAN VITO CHIETINO (65km / 55 mins from Kokopelli)

Sn Vito Chietino
Pleasantly quiet, Marina di San Vito lies on the sandy "Trabocchi" coastline, which is rich in bays and inlets, just south of Ortona.

The village of San Vito is one of the prettiest you will find.  It is a beautiful little port town where a number of small restaurants serve incredible seafood, eaten raw or simply boiled, but always exquisitely dressed with oil and lemon.

The protected Trabocchi, ancient wooded fishing huts built on stilts out to sea, provide a fascinating spectacle to the seascape of the area and a gentle reminder of all its history.

Trabocchi, San Vito


FURTHER INFO

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