Beaches & Coastline
The Best Free Beaches in Abruzzo: Reserves and Wild Coast 2026
Skip the lido this summer. Abruzzo's reserve beaches are free, wild, and cared for. A 2026 guide with dog rules and parking.
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Beaches & Coastline
Abruzzo beaches stretch along 129 km of warm Adriatic coastline, 22 of which have been awarded Blue Flag Status, always reassuring to know for anyone swimming in its cooling waters.
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Abruzzo Beach Bible – Blue Flag Beaches 2026
Abruzzo destinations have been awarded 16 Blue Flags to highlight the best of its beaches in 2026! These glorious beaches stretch along the Adriatic coast through 3 provinces and inland in L'Aquila on its lakes!
Vasto: The Surfers Saving Our Seas to Save Ourselves
Did you know that Abruzzo has a cherished surf spot where the waves rise almost two metres outside the summer months and are visible on Google Earth? It may soon disappear!
24 Hours in Vasto – A Local’s Guide
Our handy 24 hours in Vasto guide, written by local Riley Bianchi, an American who settled within touching distance of the precious historic centre and which includes ideas for foodies, kids, markets to visit, cycle routes to try and wineries to try
24 Hours in Pescara – A Local’s Guide
24 Hours in Silvi Paese & Marina – A Local’s Guide!
24‐Hours in Francavilla al Mare ‐ A Local’s Guide
24 Hours in Fossacesia – A Local’s Guide
Where to Beach it – Blue Flag Beaches Abruzzo 2011
Catching an Abruzzo Sunset on Mottagrossa Beach
Punta della Penna Beach – Vasto’s Bio-Diverse Crown
