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Province of Pescara

Pescara Province
Cugnoli, Province of Pescara
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Pescara province, located in the central Italian region of Abruzzo, is a place where vibrant coastline meets gently rolling hills and historic towns. Often overshadowed by its namesake city, the province as a whole offers much more than modern urban life, it is a blend of Adriatic beaches, inland vineyards, hilltop villages, centuries of history, and a strong cultural identity rooted in both sea and land. From the golden sands of the coast to the quiet serenity of olive groves and mountains, Pescara province invites you to discover an authentic and diverse side of Italy.

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Pescara Province
Province of Pescara, Abruzzo

The Adriatic coast: relaxation and discovery

Pescara province boasts a stretch of the Adriatic coastline known for its broad, sandy beaches and clear blue waters. Towns like Montesilvano and Silvi Marina offer family-friendly seaside resorts, bustling summer nightlife, and long promenades lined with palm trees, shops, and seafood restaurants.

Despite its popularity in summer, the coastline still offers peaceful corners. The coastal area north and south of Pescara city is ideal for cycling, especially along the Adriatic cycle route, which offers scenic rides past dunes, pine forests, and beach towns.

The sea is central to life here. Daily catches feed the local markets, and the culinary traditions reflect a strong maritime influence. Classic dishes like brodetto, a rich seafood stew with tomato and garlic, are typical of the province and celebrated at food festivals throughout the year.

Hills, vineyards and olive groves

While the coast brings sun-seekers, the inland part of Pescara province offers tranquility and rural beauty. Rolling hills covered in vines, olive trees, and sun-drenched fields stretch into the horizon.

The area is a major producer of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and Trebbiano wines, and many small family-run vineyards offer tastings and tours. Some estates also provide accommodation, giving visitors a chance to experience agritourism in peaceful countryside settings.

Olive oil is another staple here, with centuries-old olive groves producing high-quality extra virgin oil. Autumn in the province is particularly special, as the harvest begins and the air fills with the scent of crushed olives and ripe grapes.

Hilltop towns and medieval villages

Scattered among the hills are charming villages and towns that preserve the architecture and spirit of traditional Abruzzo. Towns like Loreto Aprutino, Penne, and Città Sant’Angelo are not only beautiful but historically significant.

Loreto Aprutino is famed for its stone alleys, noble palaces, and museums, including one of Italy’s most important ceramics collections. Its olive oil is so renowned that it has been awarded protected designation of origin status.

Penne, once an important Roman settlement, retains its medieval structure and walls. Surrounded by nature reserves and close to the Gran Sasso mountains, Penne is also a gateway to the Apennine wilderness.

Città Sant’Angelo, perched on a hill with spectacular views of the sea and the mountains, has been named one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. Its historical centre is a blend of Romanesque churches, Renaissance palazzi, and quiet courtyards.

Art, culture and heritage

The province of Pescara is proud of its cultural traditions, from poetry and painting to music and crafts. This is the birthplace of the great Italian poet Gabriele D’Annunzio, and his legacy can still be felt across the region.

Local festivals highlight folk music, traditional dances, and artisan crafts. In many towns, especially during the summer, local theaters and piazzas become open-air stages for concerts and plays, celebrating both classical and modern Italian culture.

Handcrafted ceramics, lace-making, and wrought iron work remain living traditions, especially in the hill towns. Markets and artisan shops offer unique souvenirs rooted in generations of skill.

Nature and adventure

Although best known for its coast, Pescara province also reaches inland into the foothills of the Apennines. Parts of the province touch on the Gran Sasso and Majella National Parks, where opportunities for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and wildlife watching abound.

The natural reserves in the province protect wetlands, forests, and rare species of birds, making it a destination for eco-tourists and nature lovers. One such area is the Lake Penne Reserve, a peaceful spot for walks, birdwatching, and environmental education.

The terrain and mild climate also make the province ideal for outdoor activities all year round. Spring and autumn in particular offer cool, clear days perfect for exploring both coast and countryside.

Food and wine: a celebration of simplicity

Pescara province’s cuisine is rooted in simplicity and seasonality. Dishes are made with fresh, local ingredients, vegetables from family gardens, homemade pasta, lamb from nearby mountains, and seafood caught that morning.

Signature dishes include sagne e fagioli (pasta and beans), arrosticini (skewered lamb grilled over coals), and pallotte cace e ove (cheese and egg balls in tomato sauce). Sweets like parrozzo, a domed almond cake covered in chocolate, are beloved throughout the region.

In autumn, truffle and mushroom festivals fill the villages, while summer brings outdoor feasts and wine tastings under the stars. Every season has its flavours, and every meal tells a story of the land and its people.

Final thoughts

Pescara province is more than a stretch of coastline or a countryside retreat, it is a complete Italian experience in a single destination. It offers the joy of the sea, the richness of the land, the silence of ancient villages, and the voice of a vibrant culture.

For those seeking an authentic slice of central Italy, where natural beauty meets tradition and warmth, Pescara province is a treasure waiting to be explored.

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  • Regional Information

    • Area: 10,794 km²
      Population: 1.3m
      Density: 122/km²
      Capital: L’ Aquila

      National Parks:
      The National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise

      The Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park

Location of Abruzzo
Abruzzo location
Provinces of Abruzzo
Abruzzo provinces
  • Comunes of Abruzzo
    • Chieti (CH)
      • Altino
        Archi
        Ari
        Arielli
        Atessa
        Bomba
        Borrello
        Bucchianico
        Canosa Sannita
        Carpineto Sinello
        Carunchio
        Casacanditella
        Casalanguida
        Casalbordino
        Casalincontrada
        Casoli
        Castel Frentano
        Castelguidone
        Castiglione Messer Marino
        Celenza Sul Trigno
        Chieti
        Civitaluparella
        Civitella Messer Raimondo
        Colledimacine
        Colledimezzo
        Crecchio
        Cupello
        Dogliola
        Fallo
        Fara Filiorum Petri
        Fara San Martino
        Filetto
        Fossacesia
        Fraine
        Francavilla al Mare
        Fresagrandinaria
        Frisa
        Furci
        Gamberale
        Gessopalena
        Gissi
        Giuliano Teatino
        Guardiagrele
        Guilmi
        Lama dei Peligni
        Lanciano
        Lentella
        Lettopalena
        Liscia
        Miglianico
        Montazzoli
        Montebello sul Sangro
        Monteferrante
        Montelapiano
        Montenerodomo
        Monteodorisio
        Mozzagrogna
        Orsogna
        Ortona
        Paglieta
        Palena
        Palmoli
        Palombaro
        Pennadomo
        Pennapiedimonte
        Perano
        Pietraferrazzana
        Pizzoferrato
        Poggiofiorito
        Pollutri
        Pretoro
        Quadri
        Rapino
        Ripa Teatina
        Roccamontepiano
        Rocca San Giovanni
        Roccascalegna
        Roccaspinalveti
        Roio del Sangro
        Rosello
        San Buono
        San Giovanni Lipioni
        San Giovanni Teatino
        San Martino sulla Marrucina
        San Salvo
        Santa Maria Imbaro
        Sant’Eusanio del Sangro
        San Vito Chietino
        Scerni
        Schiavi d’Abruzzo
        Taranta Peligna
        Tollo
        Torino di Sangro
        Tornareccio
        Torrebruna
        Torrevecchia Teatina
        Torricella Peligna
        Treglio
        Tufillo
        Vacri
        Vasto
        Villalfonsina
        Villamagna
        Villa Santa Maria

    • L’Aquila (AQ)
      • Acciano
        Aielli
        Alfedena
        Anversa degli Abruzzi
        Aragno
        Assergi
        Ateleta
        Avezzano
        Balsorano
        Barete
        Barisciano
        Barrea
        Bisegna
        Bominaco
        Bugnara
        Cagnano Amiterno
        Calascio
        Campo di Giove
        Campotosto
        Canistro
        Cansano
        Capestrano
        Capistrello
        Capitignano
        Caporciano
        Cappadocia
        Carapelle Calvisio
        Carsoli
        Castel del Monte
        Castel di leri
        Castel di Sangro
        Castellafiume
        Castelvecchio Calvisio
        Castelvecchio Subequo
        Celano
        Cerchio
        Civita d’Antino
        Civitella Alfedena
        Civitella Roveto
        Cocullo
        Collarmele
        Collelongo
        Collepietro
        Corfinio
        Fagnano Alto
        Fontecchio
        Fossa
        Gagliano Aterno
        Gioia dei Marsi
        Goriano Sicoli
        Introdacqua
        L’Aquila
        Lecce nei Marsi
        Luco dei Marsi
        Lucoli
        Magliano de’ Marsi
        Massa d’Albe
        Molina Aterno
        Montereale
        Morino
        Navelli
        Ocre
        Ofena
        Opi
        Oricola
        Ortona dei Marsi
        Ortucchio
        Ovindoli
        Pacentro
        Paganica
        Pereto
        Pescasseroli
        Pescina
        Pescocostanzo
        Pettorano sul Gizio
        Pizzoli
        Poggio Picenze
        Prata d’Ansidonia
        Pratola Peligna
        Prezza
        Raiano
        Rivisondoli
        Roccacasale
        Rocca di Botte
        Rocca di Cambio
        Rocca Di Mezzo
        Rocca Pia
        Roccaraso
        San Benedetto dei Marsi
        San Benedetto in Perillis
        San Demetrio ne’ Vestini
        San Pio delle Camere
        Sante Marie
        Sant’Eusanio Forconese
        Santo Stefano di Sessanio
        San Vincenzo Valle Roveto
        Scanno
        Scontrone
        Scoppito
        Scurcola Marsicana
        Secinaro
        Sulmona
        Tagliacozzo
        Tione Degli Abruzzi
        Tornimparte
        Trasacco
        Villalago
        Villa Santa Lucia
        Villa Sant’Angelo
        Villavallelonga
        Villetta Barrea
        Vittorito
    • Pescara (PE)
      • Abbateggio
        Alanno
        Bolognano
        Brittoli
        Bussi sul Tirino
        Cappelle sul Tavo
        Caramanico Terme
        Carpineto della Nora
        Castiglione a Casauria
        Catignano
        Cepagatti
        Città Sant’Angelo
        Civitaquana
        Civitella Casanova
        Collecorvino
        Corvara
        Cugnoli
        Elice
        Farindola
        Lettomanoppello
        Loreto Aprutino
        Manoppello
        Montebello di Bertona
        Montesilvano
        Moscufo
        Nocciano
        Penne
        Pescara
        Pescosansonesco
        Pianella
        Picciano
        Pietranico
        Popoli
        Roccamorice
        Rosciano
        Salle
        Sant’Eufemia a Maiella
        San Valentino in
        Abruzzo Citeriore
        Scafa
        Serramonacesca
        Spoltore
        Tocco da Casauria
        Torre de’ Passeri
        Turrivalignani
        Vicoli
        Villa Celiera
    • Teramo (TE)
      • Alba Adriatica
        Ancarano
        Arsita
        Atri
        Basciano
        Bellante
        Bisenti
        Campli
        Canzano
        Castel Castagna
        Castellalto
        Castelli
        Castiglione Messer Raimondo
        Castilenti
        Cellino Attanasio
        Cermignano
        Civitella del Tronto
        Colledara
        Colonnella
        Controguerra
        Corropoli
        Cortino
        Crognaleto
        Fano Adriano
        Giulianova
        Isola del Gran Sasso d’ltalia
        Martinsicuro
        Montefino
        Montorio al Vomano
        Morro d’Oro
        Mosciano Sant’Angelo
        Nereto
        Notaresco
        Penna Sant’Andrea
        Pietracamela
        Pineto
        Rocca Santa Maria
        Roseto Degli Abruzzi
        Sant’Egidio alla Vibrata
        Sant’Omero
        Silvi Marina
        Teramo
        Torano Nuovo
        Torricella Sicura
        Tortoreto
        Tossicia
        Valle Castellana
        Villa Rosa di Martinsicuro
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Abruzzo Climate (L’ Aquila)
  High Low Sun Rain
Jan 15 8 4 63
Feb 15 8 4 52
Mar 17 9 5 43
Apr 19 11 6 31
May 24 15 7 17
Jun 28 18 9 9
Jul 31 22 10 6
Aug 31 22 9 9
Sep 28 19 7 29
Oct 24 16 6 53
Nov 20 12 4 63
Dec 17 10 4 59
Table Key:
High - Average monthly high temperatures
Low - Average monthly low temperatures
Sun - Average hours of sunshine per day
Rain - Average monthly rainfall in mm
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