Visit Alba Adriatica, Tourism and travel tips

Alba Adriatica: a beautiful seaside resort in Abruzzo

Located on Teramo province in Abruzzo, Alba Adriatica is a beautiful seaside resort that attracts thousands of local and regional tourists every year. Tourists come here to enjoy its sandy beaches, its quiet environment, and other spectacular activities that can be done here, such as biking and roller skating in the beautiful 25km long bicycle path, as well as the fantastic thrilling nightlife experiences.

The resort is ideal for holidays, family excursions and other beach life experiences that can leave you rejuvenated after a long period of work.

As a seaside resort, the place is a popular tourist magnet in Abruzzo. During the summer, thousands of local and regional tourists flock the area to have a glimpse of sights and sounds of the resort, and can enjoy the beauty of the sand and the magnificent water of the sea.

Alba Adriatica is famous for many events and activities including beauty contests, book fairs, and artwork events among others. The most famous event in Alba Adriatica is the Alba Carnival, which was organized for the first time in 1993 and attracts every year thousands of tourists.

Interesting things to see

Many people would most likely agree with me that at the end of a travel, you bring with you for your entire life, emotions, sensations and memories of all the beautiful places that you have visited.

If you are a fan of music events, the resort offers some live music festivals, cultural programs, and concerts in the evenings. Sporting activities are vibrant in the beaches: beach soccer, beach volley and other funny activities for children.

During evening hours, tourists may enjoy performance of cultural dancers in the streets, and there are also open pubs and nightlife locals everyday of the week. It is important to note that in other places, nightlife entertainment only happens during weekends. In Alba Adriatica, it runs throughout the week, and each evening there is a new show or events to attend.

In the neighbourhood of Alba Adriatica is also possible to visit the Villa Chiarugi, a beautiful summer residence of a noble family, and within less than 5 km there are some interesting museums, for example the Museo della Cultura Marinara.

The most relevant event

The summer Carnival happens annually between July 31 and August 18. The event has gained a great reputation since its initiation in early nineties, thanks to the presence of famous female figures such as Ela Weber, and Miriam Trevisan among others.

Tips for Tourists

If you are planning to visit Alba Adriatica, the seaside resort is served with an efficient transport system. You can access the place by motorway using route A14 or A24, which runs from Rome through Giulianova.

scritto da Cedric Mills - ultima modifica il 04/11/2019

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Tortoreto: ideal destination for your holidays

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Tortoreto: ideal destination for your holidays

Tortoreto is one of the towns which are located on the Adriatic sea. According to the latest population census, the town is estimated to have less than eight thousand inhabitants. The town is divided into two distinct parts: one is the old town and is located on a hill which is not very far from the Adriatic, the other is a seaside, commonly referred as Tortoreto Lido. Tortoreto Lido enjoys a long beach which extends up to the where River Salinello drains its water in the sea. Here the sea is very clean and it deepens gradually. Thanks to this characteristic both children and amateur swimmers can swim safely and enjoy themselves without any risk of drowning. The new part of the town allows tourists to spend serene and quiet holidays where they can enjoy green hills and golden sands.

Tortoreto is a charming town that attracts visitors from all over Italy as well as from different parts of the world. The town was mostly a fishing centre but since Sixties, it has slowly been transformed into a tourist destination due to its attractive features and its welcoming environment. Some of the key attractions are long beaches, clear waters, palms and pine trees, such as a bike riding path which connects the town with the nearest centers. Very attractive are also cultural events, summer markets, food festivals, sports and other activities. Apart from offering fine beaches, Tortoreto is a destination which offers sports facilities like no other towns in the region.

For those who prefer pool, there is a water park which covers more than twelve thousand square meters. Here adults and children can have fun through engaging in water games. Tortoreto's train gives the waterfront a whole new meaning; in fact visitors can have the possibility to know the town and experience its beauty moving by train.

While in town visitors can also take some time to learn about its history. Here they can visit some of the major attractions such as Di Gennaro mansion, a famous building popular for being the host of one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the region. In the town people can also partecipate to religious functions and in this way they can learn about the early church and understand some of the historical events in the Roman church. Among the popular features which stand out in the town the most famous is Madonna della Neve. The town also offers historical sites where you will find castles, clock towers, monastery and one of the oldest churches, St Augustine Church. At a place called Borgo, visitors will have a chance to see an historical centre which is more than four hundred years old. The structures which are prominent here include Madonna del Carmine, a church which is dedicated to Saint Rocco.

Tortoreto is one of the Italian gastronomic centers, here people can taste and learn about different dishes, some of which are exclusive of this area. A tourist can sample Arrosticini, a delicacy which is made with pieces of castrated mutton cooked on a charcoal grill. Traditional Chitarra is another delicacy which can be relish in this town; this is an hand cut pasta which is made rolling in order to obtain a thin and flat pasta using a cooking device which looks like a guitar. The noodles may be confused with flat spaghetti even if the two have distinct features.

Tortoreto has a lot to offer as a tourist destination, here one will lean about culture, see some of the wonderful beaches in the world, engage in sports and excursion as well as meet wonderful people from this italian region.

It is advisable to have a calendar of events, so that the tour to this town can coincide with important festivals. Regarding the planning section, it is advisable to book early in order to avoid disappointment especially during the peak season. Using public transport will help you save if you are on a budget tour.

scritto da Alexandra Evans - ultima modifica il 24/05/2020