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!
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 Francavilla al Mare ‐ A Local’s Guide
For many Francavilla al Mare is simply a modern seaside town, to be enjoyed for its sandy beaches, shallow waters and eating a wonderful seafood lunch, but it has a rich cultural history and was formerly nicknamed Abruzzo's Cradle of Art, which you can still dip into when you visit helped along by a local whose tips are always the very best to follow!
24 Hours in Fossacesia – A Local’s Guide
Punta della Penna Beach – Vasto’s Bio-Diverse Crown
Abruzzo Blue Flag Beaches – 2024 Update!
