Abruzzo is a region with extraordinary natural and environmental beauty, the region being Italy’s greenest, with a third of its territory protected areas. It also known for history and its arts and crafts. Its people, in fact, are descendants of shepherds, master craftsmen, skilled merchants, all of whom value the principle of hospitality to travellers and visitors. For anyone interested in excursions, or side trips, our Staff will be pleased to indicate or help choose among the numerous destinations. Without having to travel too far, guests will surely find nearby areas interesting, areas geographically close such as Molise or the Gargano Peninsula in Apulia.

• Nearby Beaches:

* to the North

  Beach of Vasto Marina.

  Coves of Localita Trave, Cuncarelle, Scaramucce, immediately north of the beach of Vasto Marina, perfect for snorkelling or swimming the shallow seabed along the rocky cliffs and pebbly shores.

  Punta Penna Beach, features the tourist & commercial harbour, and a long beach that stretches to the Cape of Punta Aderci.

  Punta Aderci, an oasis of rare beauty and tall bluffs on crystal clear water. http://www.puntaderci.it/

* to the South

   Beach of San Salvo Marina      http://www.comune.sansalvo.ch.it/

   Trigno River Delta.      http://www.abruzzo-acque.it/trigno.html

   Maritime Pine Woods and Beach of Petacciato Marina.   http://www.comuni-italiani.it/070/051/

   Termoli’s historic centre (25km).     http://www.comuni-italiani.it/070/078/

    Lagoon of Lesina and Varano.     http://www.bari.repubblica.it/speciali/week/week23/

    Peschici.     http://www.peschicionline.it/index.php

    Rodi Garganico.       http://www.rodigarganico.info/

* to the Sea

   Tremiti Islands.       http://www.isoletremiti.it

• Surrounding Hillside

   All the towns and villages of the mid- and high vastese area deserve a visit for their scenic and historical beauty and, why not, for their fresh produce and local cuisine.

   Information at Official Abruzzo Websites     http://www.regioneabruzzo.it/turismo/feste/index.html

                                                                       http://www.regioneabruzzo.it/turismo/cultura/index.html

Of Special Interest

    Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere, or Venus.      http://www.abruzzovacanze.net/vr.php/it/95

    Eucharistic Miracle in Lanciano.      http://www.totustuus.org/Miracoli.Eucaristici/Lanciano/Lanciano.htm

    Sanctuary of Padre Pio, or Pious.     http://www.teleradiopadrepio.it

• Nearby Mountains

    National Park of Abruzzo.         http://www.parcoabruzzo.it

    Hermitages of the Maiella Mountains.     http://www.itinerariitaliani.com/abruzzo/autoabruzzo1frame.htm

    National Park of the Maiella.       http://www.olografix.org/stefano/pnm.html

    National park of the Gargano.          http://www.parcogargano.it

----Also----

    Civic Museum of Vasto.         http://h1.ath.cx/index_std.php

  Local Art and Culture.    http://www.comune.vasto.ch.it/

    Aquatic Park of Aqualand in Vasto.       http://www.aqualandvasto.com/

For the Young at Heart:

Disco Baja Village - Vasto - Localita Punta Penna - 0873 3311091
Disco L'Arhea - Vasto - 1 Zimarino Street - 0873 310318
Disco Piccolo Mondo - Vasto Marina - Contrada San Tommaso 229 - 0873 801449
Disco Rio - Vasto - Contrada San Tommaso - 0873 801409
Disco Oasis Disco Club - Vasto - 0873 310130
Disco Exè - Vasto - 0873 801409
Disco Aqualand-Vasto-Localita Incoronata-0873 310709.
Postal Code for Vasto Marina: 66055 vast Marina (Province of Chieti) (Post Office Vasto Marina)