Discover Pescara
Guide to vacation in Pescara
The Abruzzo province of
Pescara was founded at the mouth of the River Aterno-Pescara. The heart of Pescara is
Corso Umberto I, which leads to
Piazza Rinascita, commonly known as Piazza Salotto.
One of the most beautiful monuments is the
Cathedral of S. Cetteo, which contains a 17th century major work by Guercino.
Pescara was the birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio. The house where he was born can be reached on foot.
Museum lovers will find the
Fish Museum and its fossils interesting, and the
Museum of the Abruzzo People, which houses objects from everyday life in the past. For those fond of nightlife
Corso Manthonè is a must.
Pescara includes a part of the
National Park of Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga. The park is home to over two thousand types of plants, as well as forests, woodlands and pastures. Rare species of animals include the chamois, Apennine wolf, wildcat, Lanner falcon, goshawk and golden eagle.
Visit
Caramanico Terme (spa) in Abruzzo province, famous for its thermal waters and beautiful scenery. Caramanico Terme is in the
Maiella National Park near the River Orta. Local history claims a monk who was a grandson of Charlemagne founded the town. The town’s importance is most certainly due to the presence of its
sulphurous waters, still enjoyed by many visitors.
A few kilometres away are the small villages of
Abbateggio and S. Valentino, also immersed in the beautiful Maiella Park.
Montesilvano is a seaside town divided into two parts: the old "Montesilvano Town” and the modern "Montesilvano Marina”.
The culinary tradition of Pescara and Abruzzo is mainly pasta, with macaroni alla chitarra (fat, square spaghetti) the pride and joy!