Pescara​

By Dion Protani
Latest update: 14 March 2022
​Lying on the Adriatic Coast, Pescara is the biggest city in Abruzzo in terms of population (although not the regional capital which is L'Aquila). From Pesacara's port it's possible to sail across the Adriatic Sea to the city of Split in Croatia; the services provided by the SNAV company.  
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​Compared to some other cities in Italy of a similar size, Pescara is relatively modern; having suffered serious damage during World War Two bombing raids, the city had to be completely rebuilt in many areas. ​
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With its seaside location it's no surprise that Pescara's sandy beach is one of the most popular locations in the city which is also a magnet for shoppers who have a wide range of stores to choose from; the lungomare (seaside promenade) is the place to be seen and enjoy an ice-cream during the evening passeggiata. Another important landmark in the city is its train station and it's the space between the train station and the beaches which effectively marks the city centre. 

One of the most memorable sights of the Pescara skyline is a relatively recent addition, the Ponte del Mare which was designed by Austrian architect Walter Pichler and built in 2009. This beautifully sweeping, modern bridge traverses the Pescara River, connecting the trendy marina area to the rest of the city centre. ​
Comune di Pescara
Province: Pescara

Region: Abruzzo

Population: 118,766 ​(source: ISTAT 1 January 2022)

​​​​​Size: 34 km²

Highlights: Ponte del Mare, Pescara Cathedral, beach, marina

Close by: Montesilvano, Francavilla al Mare, Città Sant'Angelo

Main train station: ​​Pescara Centrale (edge of city centre)

Fly to: ​​​​​​Pescara Abruzzo International Airport (6 km)

​Recommended accommodation: G Hotel Pescara

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