Pescara

Formerly called Aternum, Pescara had been used as a maritime emporium to carry out commercial activities with other centres located on the Adriatic or overseas coasts. Destroyed by the Lombards and disputed by the Normans and the Aragonese, it later became an important coastal fortress.
During the Second World War, Pescara suffered violent bombardments which partially destroyed the historic center; this resulted in a predominantly modern-looking city. However, Pescara Vecchia preserves monuments of great interest and artistic and architectural value, such as the Cathedral of Saint Cetteo, strongly desired by D'Annunzio, and the Borbonic Bath, which was the ancient prison of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Taxis are few, it is an easy city to walk around. There are pedestrian areas which are limited to traffic and good sidewalks. Just get in with a good pair of shoes and enjoy. You can get allround with a bike very well.

By plane

• Abruzzo AirportYou can also fly Ryanair from London direct to Pescara Airport.Ryanair also flies from Oslo (Torp) every Saturday and Tuesday. It flies also from Frankfurt (Hahn) in Germany and Brussels South (Charleroi)

By train

The train from Rome takes about four hours but it is a spectacular route through the mountains, through towns such as Avezzano and Sulmona.

By car

You can drive to Pescara from Rome Ciampino Airport in about 1.5 hours. The drive is relatively free of traffic through the mountains, the view is excellent and there are lots of tunnels and bridges to cross.

By bus

From Pescara Centre to Pescara Airport: coach n. 38 departing every 15 minutes from Pescara Railway Station.
Tickets allow you unlimited travel for 90 minutes: 1,00 eur
From Pescara Airport terminal to Pescara Centre: coach n. 38 departing every 15 minutes from the terminal. The first bus transfer from the airport at 06.00, the last bus transfer from the airport at 22.30.
Tickets sold at the automatic machine in the terminal arrivals area.

By boat

There are ferries in the summer connecting Pescara with Split and several islands in central Dalmatia including Hvar. Car ferries are run by Jadrolinija and faster hydrofoils by SNAV . Ferries leave from the ferry terminal. There are daily regular services to Rome which takes around 2 hours to arrive.

Small charming characteristic towns, open markets and local festivals in the nearby area are ideal for day trips to explore. And in the evenings, the beach cafes and the old town of Pescara Porto transform themselves into vibrant night spots.
The mountain range also known as "La Bella Dormentata" (The Sleeping Beauty) is 40 mins away and its extensive park system includes natural beauty akin to national parks in the western United States. Within Abruzzo's parks lie some of Italy's most beautiful ancient hill towns rivaling those of Tuscany and Umbria.

enjoy the wonderful beaches. The entire shoreline il dotted with "stabilimenti balneari" and ombrelloni, each with his own name and color scheme. You can dine, enjoy a pizza or caffe' in all of them. Red flags means no swimming...white flags you can enjoy the wonderful Adriatic sea. Free beaches are limited but quite easy to find. Along the coast from Pescara Centre and the stadium you can find about 6 free beaches. Some of them are only 500 meters distant from each other. In Montesilvano (north of Pescara) and Francavilla (south) you can still find free beaches. Mondays are market days in the area of the stadium. There is a classic open air market where everything can be had just walk through and enjoy

The rectangle that it forms with Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Via Nicola Fabrizi encloses the main shopping district, where several of the best fashion shops are located.

Mid range

• Alcyone Ristorante pizzeria

  phone: +39 085 34297
  address: Viale della Riviera, 24

• Dei Poveri e Dei Re

  phone: +39 085 64522
  address: Viale Gabriele D'Annunzio, 254
  Seafood restaurant

• Filippo Cucina di Mare

  phone: +39 085 2193571
  address: Viale Amerigo Vespucci, 136

• La Figlia di Attilio

  phone: +39 085 4511500
  address: Viale V. Pepe, 177

• Pizzeria Caracciolo

  phone: +39 085 385220
  address: Via Cesare Battisti, 121

• Ristorante Da Attilio

  phone: +39 085 4514920
  address: Lungomare Papa Giovanni XXIII, 75

• Ristorante Franco

  phone: +39 085 66390
  address: Lungomare Papa Giovanni XXIII

• Ristorante Ferraioli

  phone: +39 085 4210295
  address: Via R. Paolucci, 79

• Ristorante Grotta del Marinaio

  phone: +39 085 690454
  address: Via Bardet, 6

• Trattoria Betta

  phone: +39 085 451 8728
  address: Via Cristoforo Colombo, 62

• Trieste Pizza

  phone: +39 085 4214038
  address: Lungomare Giacomo Matteotti, 102

Pescara has the distinction of being a non stop party beach city. In summer days the core of the city is the coast. You can easily find clubs and discos just walking along the coast crowded with people. In winter days all nightlife moves from the coast to Corso Manthonè, the course of the old Pescara and now become the center of the nightlife of the city.
With the exception of Corso Manthonè there are also discos in the hinterland. La Fabbrica (The Factory), one of the most fashionable place in Pescara, is situated next to the university (southeast of the stadium). In the same street there is also Cantina Accademia a dance & dinner club. Megà, placed in the characteristic building "Palazzo Quadrifoglio", is situated on the north bank of the river Pescara. Opposite to Megà, on south bank of the river, you can find Wake Up! another famous disco.
In late night you can find locals which remain open until the morning to take some food (pizza, croissants, flat unleavened bread) in stadium area.

• Hotel Bella Pescara B&B

  phone: +39 3385847910
  address: via Ortona, 9
  Recently refurbished boutique bed and breakfast located in the heart of Pescara’s city’s commercial and tourist centre, the rooms offer modern facilities & comforts combined with a homely feel and a personal touch.

• Hotel Esplanade

  phone: +39 085 292141
  address: Piazza I Maggio, 46

• Ambra Palace

  phone: +39 085 378247
  address: Via Quarto dei Mille, 28

• Hotel Alba

  phone: +39 085 389145
  address: Via Michelangelo Forti, 14

• Borgomarino Bed & Breakfast

  phone: +39 333 4447770
  address: Via Venezia, 28

• B&B Pescara Centro

  phone: +39 393 0479937
  address: Via Lombardia

• Hotel Salus

  phone: +39 085 374196
  address: Lungomare Giacomo Matteotti, 13/1

• Hotel Carlton

  phone: +39 085 373125
  address: Viale della Riviera, 36

• Best Western Hotel Plaza

  phone: +39 085 421 4625
  address: Piazza del Sacro Cuore, 55

• Abruzzo Villa RentalOn the Adriatic Coast with wonderful views, fresh air and close proximity to vast stretches of glorious beaches. Villa has been designed to accommodate either a couple or a large group.

• Agriturismo Le Cicale

  phone: +39 3392757650
  address: via Vallemonte 12
  Agriturismo 7 km from the sea and Pescara centre and 5 km from the airport.

• Pescara Accommodation

  phone: +39 340 2881451
  address: via Firenze 225
  3 beautiful B&B and suites in the centre of the city. The contact information is for the office, which is open 9:00 – 19:00 every day.

• Villa Immacolata

  phone: +39 085 4980031
  address: ada Comunale San Silvestro 340
  This hotel is on top of the hill of San Silvestro in Pescara, in a beautiful park.

Go inland and explore the mountains and national parks, visit beautiful cities such as L'Aquila, Sulmona and Scanno that are a beautiful train or bus ride away.