Via Verde dei Trabocchi – Costa dei Trabocchi Cycle Path loop from Ortona

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Via Verde dei Trabocchi – Costa dei Trabocchi Cycle Path loop from Ortona

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Via Verde dei Trabocchi – Costa dei Trabocchi Cycle Path loop from Ortona

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25.8km

180m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Riserva Naturale Controllata di Punta dell'Acquabella

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Start point

Parking

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4.18 km

Viewpoint

4.53 km

Punta dell'Acquabella Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Punta di Acquabella reserve extends for 28 hectares along the Adriatic coast. Inside, wild and isolated, is the beach of Punta Acquabella, where the crystalline sea is framed by high cliffs covered in vegetation. There is also a pine forest with paths to discover and which offers shade for moments of relaxation.

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5.48 km

Punta dell'Acquabella Beach

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Spiaggia di Punta dell'Acquabella – Hidden nature gem

Near the cycle tunnel in Ortona lies Spiaggia di Punta dell'Acquabella, one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches on the Costa dei Trabocchi. This protected nature reserve is surrounded by high cliffs and a fragrant pine forest and is known for its crystal-clear, turquoise water – ideal for a refreshing dip during a hot bike ride.

Behind the beach lie the silent ruins of the former fishing village Borgo dell'Acquabella, which has been abandoned since the 1970s. The turn-off to the beach is also located near the impressive murals by Millo, making both highlights perfectly combinable.

Please note that this is a natural pebble beach without any facilities. Bring plenty of drinking water, and water shoes are definitely recommended if you want to enter the clear water.

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5.65 km

Via Verde dei Trabocchi

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Here the Adriatic Cycle Route runs directly by the sea over a bridge and through a tunnel. The colors are just gorgeous! In general, I recommend bringing enough sun protection with you when you are on this bike path.

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10.3 km

Costa dei Trabocchi Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

On the Costa dei Trabocchi it is possible to cycle by the sea thanks to a recently built and very charming cycle path.

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11.5 km

Trabocco Torre Il Sole

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Trabocco Torre Il Sole – The wooden spider above the Adriatic Sea 🌊🪵

Along the Via Verde dei Trabocchi, you'll encounter special wooden fishing platforms, but the Trabocco Torre Il Sole is a real eye-catcher. This impressive 'wooden spider' hovers on high stilts above the waves, forming one of the most photogenic spots along the coast of San Vito Chietino.

The trabocchi were built centuries ago not by seafarers, but by local farmers. They sought a safe way to fish without having to venture onto the dangerous open sea. With long wooden arms, nets, and an ingenious construction, they could catch deep-sea fish from the shore.

Built from strong and flexible Aleppo pine wood, these special structures have defied the salty sea air and powerful coastal winds for generations. A perfect place to pause, enjoy the view, and take an unforgettable photo with the azure Adriatic Sea as a backdrop.

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12.4 km

Circolo Marina di Vallevò

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Fascinating cycle path along the sea

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17.3 km

Costa dei Trabocchi

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Via Verde dei Trabocchi – Enjoyment along the Adriatic Sea

Get on your bike and discover one of Italy's most beautiful coastal routes. The Via Verde dei Trabocchi follows a former railway line and is completely flat, car-free, and perfectly asphalted. Ideal for a relaxing tour, whether you cycle sportily or just want to enjoy the view.

Along the way, you'll cycle past the iconic trabocchi: centuries-old wooden fishing platforms that rise like giant works of art above the Adriatic Sea. Today, several trabocchi are atmospheric seafood restaurants where you can stop for a delicious lunch or dinner with fresh fish and a beautiful sea view.

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17.5 km

Trabocco Mucchiola

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Trabocco Mucchiola – Picnic with sea view

Trabocco Mucchiola is a lovely place to take a break during your tour along the Via Verde dei Trabocchi. Next to the cycle path, there is a shady picnic area with tables, ideal for resting, eating something, or simply enjoying the view of the Adriatic Sea.

The charming wooden trabocco stands on the rocky Punta Mucchiola and is one of the first fishing platforms you will encounter south of Ortona. Thanks to its splendid location, this is also a beautiful stop along the route to capture a beautiful memory.

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23.9 km

Beach

25.8 km

End point

Parking

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