Gran Sasso of Italy
In the Abruzzo National ParkTortoreto Alto
The ancient villageCivitella del Tronto
The Bourbon FortressColonnella
La ScalinataAtri
The DomeGiulianova
The Sanctuary of the Madonna dello SplendoreCampli
La Scala Santa
Tortoreto Lido -European Blue Flag
You never get bored inTortoreto. The care that the people of Tortoreto reserve to the guests, their cheerfulness, the desire to make that distinguishes them, the initiatives that animate days and nights, make the holiday a moment of true recreation and relaxation at the Residence La Villa, one of the best residence on the sea of Abruzzo.In addition to the beach and hikes in the hills, the summer season includes a varied program, both in Tortoreto and in the immediate vicinity, full of markets and yard sales, exhibitions and concerts, food festivals and unique evenings.Very suggestive are the fireworks of August that close the procession to the sea of the Madonna: a witness of faith, lived every year by thousands of people by the sea.Every evening is a different scenario, being able to choose between the seafaring cuisine, typical of the restaurants, the evening in disco after a pizza or the live music of the chalets on the beach. Everything at hand, all in Tortoreto.
Historic center of Tortoreto
The historical centre of tortoreto is made up of three well-defined areas, called Terravecchia, Terranova and Borgo. Terravecchia is the oldest and highest part of the town and houses the Castle, the Clock Tower, the Augustinian Convent and the church of S. Agostino, former church of Sant'Eufemia.In the church there is one of the hidden treasures of the artistic heritage of Abruzzo. It is the thirteenth-century canvas of the painter MattiaPreti. The scenographic painting, an oil on canvas, represents Saint Augustine who receives the baptism from Saint Ambrose bishop of Milan.
The Sea
Of particular interest are the splendid “trabocchi” on the sea where you can taste freshly caught fish dishes.
The Nature
The Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is the oldest and most important park in Italy. The biodiversity of the Park is very rich and varied both from a plant and animal point of view, think only of the presence of the marsicano bear. The heart of the Park is Pescasseroli but there are many villages that offer art, culture, culinary traction and craft and that allow you to carry out many educational and sports activities.
City of Art
The ancient village of Castelli is famous for its rich artistic heritage that thrives thanks to the industriousness of many ceramic craftsmen. Atri, of pre-Roman origin, preserves the splendid monuments inside its walls. Perched on a summit, Civitella del Tronto stands out in the panorama with its stronghold, one of the highest in Europe, and its well-preserved historical centre.
Enogastronomy
The gastronomy of Abruzzo comes from far away, from centuries of experience in the cultivation, breeding and processing of raw materials. Simple dishes that are still handed down, according to the original recipes, from generation to generation.Many typical regional products are well known and appreciated also abroad, think of the excellent wines Montepulciano and Trebbiano, exported all over the world.
Sport
The long bike path that connects Giulianova, Tortoreto, Alba Adriatica and Martinsicuro, is ideal for cycling.You can then practice all the sports related to the sea, such as surfing, water skiing, rowing, sailing. In the equippedchalets along the coast, during the summer, offer multipliesactivitiessuch as beach tennis, beach volleyball, soccer fields, outdoor spinning classes and pilates.In particular, the Tortoretotennis club is a real gem of the town of Abruzzo. Then moving towards the interior of the territory, you can practice trekking, mountain biking, horseback riding, extreme sports such as paragliding, to finish with skiing, in winter, in the beautiful mountain resorts.
TORTORETO BABY FRIENDLY
BLUE FLAG
GREEN PEDIATRICIAN FLAG
CYCLING CITY FLAG
