We start at 7:30 in the morning with a coffee overlooking the sea at Pizzeria Ristorante Costa Verde. That’s the only effort you’ll make all day. From here on out, for the next eight hours, all you’ll do is eat well, nap in the sun, and go back to eating. It’s the Costa dei Trabocchi at its laziest.
The tour unfolds between the two souls of the coastline: Borgata Marina to the north for breakfast, the Mare Blu Ristorante di Pesce (1979) for a classic lunch, Mare Blu Beach for a siesta under a beach umbrella, an afternoon stroll to Paradise Beach for ice cream, an evening aperitif at the Hotel Ristorante Le Morge, and dinner in the historic center to round out the day with local cuisine.
What makes it unique is the pace: no trails, no climbs, no rush. It’s the itinerary for those who want to experience the Costa dei Trabocchi through their palate and the sun. The mood is that of the long days of June and July, when the sun sets late and there’s time for everything—even for doing nothing.
Suitable for couples, friends, and families with older children who know how to behave at the table. Eight hours of pure, unhurried pleasure. Handy tip: book tables with a sea view at least 24 hours in advance, have a light lunch (leave room for dinner), and if no one is driving, plan your return trip in advance—ask the hotel or restaurant reception for a local taxi number (Lanciano-Vasto).
Good to know
- Reservations: tables with a sea view fill up quickly during peak season—book at least 24 hours in advance
- Light lunch: Abruzzo seafood is plentiful, so save room for dinner
- Beach siesta: rent a beach umbrella at one of the beach clubs—rest is essential
- Sunset aperitif: spritz at Pizzeria Ristorante Costa Verde, white wine at Mare Blu
- For the return trip: if no one is driving, ask for a taxi number at the hotel or restaurant reception (Lanciano-Vasto taxis cover the area)
Best time to visit: May–September. Especially June–July when the evenings are long
How to get there: by car + on foot (full day)