Beaches, restaurants, evenings out and day trips around Montesilvano, Pescara and Abruzzo: the places we recommend to our guests.
Tips updated October 2026
This was Nonna Flo's home, and it's where Giorgia spent her summers: for her, Montesilvano has always been the place for summer. Together with Sebastiano we renovated it from top to bottom to welcome our guests.
On this page we've gathered the places we actually go to: the beaches, the restaurants we return to every year, the trips we recommend to friends.
Montesilvano beach is 150 metres from Flo Beach House, our holiday home in Santa Filomena. If you fancy a change, the Abruzzo coast offers pine forests, protected marine areas and a free beach for those travelling with a dog.
Wide, well-equipped, with beach clubs and free stretches alternating. The easiest choice for a carefree morning.
Our trusted beach club is Tre Palme.
Open in Google MapsA historic pine wood right by Pescara's beach: real shade in the early afternoon.
Open in Google MapsA protected marine area with clear water. Quieter, with a 16th-century tower on the beach.
Open in Google MapsSandy beach with safe, shallow water, a historic seaside town on the coast.
Open in Google MapsMontesilvano has a free stretch of beach dedicated to dogs, between the Bagni Bruno and Luna Rossa beach clubs (near Sabbia D'Oro, on Lungomare Aldo Moro). You'll need a vaccination booklet and dogs must stay leashed within your umbrella spot; access isn't allowed near the Saline river mouth. Note: the protected Torre di Cerrano area doesn't allow dogs.
Open in Google MapsA protected nature reserve with sandy and pebble beaches, wild dunes and cliffs overlooking the sea — among the most beautiful stretches of coast in Abruzzo. Perfect for a wilder day at the beach away from the crowds, or a walk on the headland with 360° views.
Open in Google MapsArrosticini, Adriatic seafood, pizza and gelato: the restaurants we try and recommend, with an indicative price range (€, €€, €€€).
Our favourite: superb arrosticini and an excellent wine list, in the centre of Pescara.
Open in Google MapsAn institution since 1984, one of the best-known spots in Montesilvano — also a pizzeria.
Open in Google MapsArrosticini, fresh fish and pizza right on the beach, at the Le Naiadi beach club.
Open in Google MapsA bare-bones menu — just arrosticini and cold cuts — but one of the area's historic stops.
Open in Google MapsIn the heart of Pescara, artisan-quality skewers with daily-sourced meat.
Open in Google MapsFresh fish and pizza right by the sea, between Pescara and Montesilvano — also our trusted beach club.
Open in Google MapsA seafront restaurant-pizzeria in Montesilvano, wood-fired oven and seafood dishes.
Open in Google MapsA seafood eatery with takeaway too, in the heart of Pescara.
Open in Google MapsAbruzzo seafood cooking in a villa on Pescara's northern seafront.
Open in Google MapsA restaurant-pizzeria specialising in seafood, but with meat dishes too.
Open in Google MapsOne of Pescara's best-known beach restaurants, fresh fish all year round.
Open in Google MapsHistoric seafood cooking on Pescara's seafront, among the city's most renowned.
Open in Google MapsHistoric Abruzzo fishing huts on stilts, some converted into seafood restaurants over the water — a unique, romantic experience. Mostly found between Fossacesia and Ortona, about an hour away.
Open in Google MapsA carefully curated wine bar in Pescara's pedestrian centre: an aperitivo cenato with bruschetta, cured meats and local cheeses served on elegant tiered stands.
Open in Google MapsA wine bar named after the climbing vine covering the historic building's façade — natural wines, a few beers, and snacks like filled focaccia.
Open in Google MapsAperitivo with your feet in the sand, on Montesilvano's seafront.
Open in Google MapsCorso Manthonè comes alive in the evening with several aperitivo spots.
Open in Google MapsPractically every beach club along Montesilvano's seafront has its own sunset aperitivo — just pick the closest one.
Open in Google MapsOne of the area's most highly rated pizzerias, excellent both for the dough and the starters.
Open in Google MapsWidely considered one of the best pizzas around.
Open in Google MapsVery popular — try the pizza with a crust stuffed with buffalo ricotta.
Open in Google MapsThe Pescara-style mini pizza cooked in a small iron pan is a classic street food, born in the 1950s at the Lido Trieste beach club — you'll now find it at almost every beach club, or in the centre at Trieste Pizza.
Open in Google MapsAn artisan gelateria with original flavours like mango or lemon meringue.
Open in Google MapsA historic gelateria since 1983, famous for its Bronte pistachio and Modica chocolate.
Open in Google MapsOur trusted gelateria for ending the day in Montesilvano.
Open in Google MapsFrom Pescara's city centre to the beach clubs on the seafront, here's where to go after dinner in summer.
Bars and venues clustered around Piazza Salotto, Corso Cesare Battisti, Via Piave and the Mercato Coperto — the heart of Pescara's nightlife.
Open in Google MapsA beach club with themed nights, dj sets, and the classic Sunday afternoon party.
Open in Google MapsDinners and evening events Thursday to Saturday, plus a Sunday afternoon party.
Open in Google MapsA historic fixture of Pescara nightlife: live music, jazz and dj sets on Friday and Saturday nights.
Open in Google MapsAnother seafront beach club with summer nights and events.
Open in Google MapsIn summer the seafront comes alive with evening markets and stalls, especially in the hotel district between Piazza Kennedy and Viale Europa.
Open in Google MapsOur trusted beach club, handy for an end-of-day drink.
Open in Google MapsA sea-view terrace for a more exclusive aperitivo or drink, among palm trees and a lounge area.
Open in Google MapsHill towns, wineries, the Gran Sasso and the Trabocchi Coast, sorted by driving distance from Montesilvano, from nearest to furthest.
The old, higher part of Montesilvano — quieter and more intimate.
Open in Google MapsItaly's longest pedestrian/cycle bridge, lovely at sunset.
Open in Google MapsA hilltop medieval village, one of Italy's "most beautiful villages", with a panoramic old town overlooking the coast. Perfect for an evening stroll or a sea-view aperitivo.
Open in Google MapsThe seafront stretch, pedestrianised in summer, with bike rentals.
Open in Google MapsAn art city with a lovely old town and a notable archaeological museum.
Open in Google MapsA historic Abruzzo winery in the hills outside Pescara, with views of the Maiella and the sea. Guided tour through the vineyards with a tasting of Montepulciano and Trebbiano paired with local cold cuts and cheeses.
Open in Google MapsA hill town famous for olive oil, with a dedicated museum and a lovely old centre. Great for food and wine lovers.
Open in Google MapsOne of the flagship names in Abruzzo wine, based at the historic Castello di Semivicoli. Tours and tastings among the vineyards, often paired with a dinner of local specialities.
Open in Google MapsA town with a historic cathedral and the famous calanchi — an almost lunar landscape of eroded ridges. Very scenic and less touristy.
Open in Google MapsSet in the Valle Casauria, between the Gran Sasso and Maiella mountains. Tastings of Pecorino, Trebbiano and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo with hillside sunset views.
Open in Google MapsFrom the sea to the mountains in an hour — Campo Imperatore is worth the drive.
Open in Google MapsA more rugged stretch of coast, with coves and trabocchi fishing huts.
Open in Google MapsA cycle path running along the sea past the old fishing huts, often on a former railway line. A slow, scenic way to explore this stretch of coast.
Open in Google MapsOne of Italy's most photographed medieval fortresses, a filming location for Ladyhawke and The Name of the Rose. Spectacular views, but it's a longer drive.
Open in Google MapsA protected archipelago with crystal-clear water, reachable by hydrofoil from Vasto in about an hour (June-September) or by ferry from Pescara/Ortona in about two hours. A full-day trip — check seasonal schedules in advance.
Open in Google MapsMontesilvano beach is 150 metres away, about a 2-minute walk. Pescara city centre is about 15 minutes by car, and you can also cycle there along the seafront cycle path. Discover the apartment.
Yes: a stretch of free beach reserved for dogs lies between the Bagni Bruno and Luna Rossa beach clubs, on Lungomare Aldo Moro. You'll need your dog's vaccination booklet and a lead. Flo Beach House is pet friendly.
Arrosticini, grilled mutton skewers that are the symbol of Abruzzo, Adriatic seafood and the pizzetta al tegamino, a Pescara street food born at Lido Trieste.
The heart of the nightlife is in the city centre, around Piazza Salotto, Corso Cesare Battisti and Via Piave. In summer the beach clubs on the seafront host evening events too.
Città Sant'Angelo and Chieti are about 20 minutes away; the Gran Sasso with Campo Imperatore, the Trabocchi Coast and Vasto about an hour. In season you can also reach the Tremiti Islands.
To have everything within easy reach, the most convenient area is Santa Filomena: a quiet neighbourhood between Montesilvano and Pescara, a few steps from the sea, with Montesilvano beach on one side and Pescara city centre about 15 minutes away on the other.
This is where you'll find Flo Beach House, our eighth-floor holiday home 150 metres from the beach: sea-view terrace, up to 6 guests, self check-in and pets welcome. 9.9 on Booking.com and 5.0 on Airbnb.
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