Visit The Beautiful City Of Pescara!

Monday, February 24, 2014
Posted in: Abruzzo Central Italy Localities On the Coast
harbour of Pescara
The tourist city of Pescara sits on the coast of the Abruzzo region of Italy, facing the Adriatic Sea. This scenic place has lots of pretty beaches which has made it a popular holiday destination for thousands of people throughout the year. Tourists wishing to spend a few days exploring this coastal paradise have a choice of nearby holiday villas in Città Sant'angelo, only sixteen kilometres from Pescara city.

Enjoy sunbathing on the sandy beaches and diving into some exhilarating water sports such as snorkelling and water skiing! Music lovers would enjoy the vibrant Jazz festival in July which has grown to become one of the biggest and most popular in all of Europe!
cooked lamb arrosticini
The city itself is filled with treasure havens of art, architecture, history and culture. Walk around the intricate narrow streets, beautiful squares and gaze at the fascinating displays of art in churches and museums. Be sure to visit the magnificent Museum of the Abruzzi People, a huge venue which have thirteen halls that detail the lives, traditions and heritage of the Abruzzi people across a span of four thousand years!

Pescara is a great shopping district that’s ideal for those who enjoy the pastime of buying pretty possessions! It also has an exciting night-life scene.

Go hiking along the many nature trails that weave out of the urban city and into the countryside. Have a peaceful picnic along the Pescara River under a warm sun and be sure to bring your camera to capture a wealth of natural scenery.
night view of Pescara
The cuisine of Pescara and the surrounding area is sublime! A delicious array of cheeses and other dairy products are made from the milk of the mountain sheep and goats that roam the mountains behind Pescara.

Try a local speciality called Lamb Arrosticini which is mutton chopped up into chunks, seasoned and skewered before slowly cooking over a grill of smoking coals. It’s delicious eaten along with fresh crusty bread dipped into aromatic extra virgin olive oil.

Or try a wholesome dish called Sheep alla Callara. It’s made by slowly cooking sheep’s offal in a pot with richly seasoned stock for several hours. Nothing goes to waste here! Even a few days spent in the beautiful and cultural city of Pescara is sure to thoroughly enrich your holiday experience so start making your plans to visit soon!
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picture 2: Raboe001 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
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