Costa dei Trabocchi
Wooden fishing platforms line the coast between Ortona and Vasto. You can eat seafood at platform restaurants and cycle along the seaside Via Verde.
'Trabocchi' are wooden fishing platforms built over rocks, with long arms that hold large nets, a landscape unique to the Abruzzo coast. The most classic is the Punta Turchino trabocco at San Vito Chietino. The Via Verde is a seaside greenway converted from an old railway. It runs about 40 km, linking the various platforms and small coves, and is ideal for cycling. Many platforms have become seafood restaurants, with set menus costing about €50–70. Reservations must be made in advance. It is about 30 km from Pescara and can be reached by car or train.
Opening hours
Open all day (fishing platform restaurant serves about 12:30 PM and 8:00 PM)
Nearby sights
- Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere
- Aragonese Castle of Ortona
- Lanciano
- Punta Aderci Nature Reserve
- Guardiagrele
- Pineta Dannunziana
- Ponte del Mare
- Corso Manthonè Old Town