The city of Vasto overlooks the southernmost stretch of coast of Abruzzo, almost on the border with < Strong>Molise, and it is a great place to spend your holidays because of the many places with great naturalistic interest that surround it. Of ancient origin, the Romans founded it with the name of Histonium, its very interesting historic center shows many testimonies of the medieval period, during which the city blooms & ; igrave; and it became the most important port in Abruzzo together with that of Atri, located further north.

In addition to numerous perfectly preserved churches and numerous squares such as Piazza Rossetti, the majestic city dominates from above < Strong>Caldoresco Castle, dating back to the 15th century. In the Roman period, there are only a few ruins of what was a gigantic spa complex. But in addition to the beauty of its village, Vasto has a huge natural heritage: for years now the town of Abruzzo has been among those that are awarded with the title of “Blue Flag” “, for the clarity of its sea and for the high-level accommodation facilities made available to tourists.

Those who go to Vasto have only to choose from among the many activities that can be done. For those who want to enjoy the sea, just move a couple of km from the town to reach the magnificent Reserve of Punta Aderci, located on a heritage rich in vegetation and poultry fauna, where you can & amp; ograve; find a sea with clarity comparable to that of Caribbean beaches. Here you can also find well-marked trails for hiking and you can rent bicycles to travel the rugged routes destined for mountain biking. In the area there is also a well-equipped campsite, for those who want to spend one or more nights immersed in nature, while, for those who are looking for greater comfort, the city of Vasto offers numerous hotels for all economic availability.

But from Vasto you can also easily get to the high mountains of the Abruzzo Apennines: less than an hour's drive is the station skiing in Roccaraso, the largest and most equipped in all of central Italy, where you can find hotels, cable cars and ski slopes of all kinds and difficulties. In summer, the area is appreciated for the splendid views and for the relaxation that is able to give to its guests, with a