Via Verde from San Vito to Ortona – Via Verde dei Trabocchi loop from San Vito-Lanciano

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Via Verde from San Vito to Ortona – Via Verde dei Trabocchi loop from San Vito-Lanciano

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Via Verde from San Vito to Ortona – Via Verde dei Trabocchi loop from San Vito-Lanciano

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11.0km

100m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 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

Train Station

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2.44 km

Trabocchi Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Imagine: the Adriatic Sea shimmering beside you, a fresh sea breeze on your face, and an endless cycle path winding along the coast. The Via Verde dei Trabocchi is one of those routes where you really don't want the ride to end.

This cycle path, over 50 kilometers long and mostly flat, follows a former railway line and takes you along one of the most beautiful coastal stretches of Abruzzo. Along the way, you'll pass the iconic trabocchi: impressive wooden fishing platforms that seem to float on stilts above the sea. With their long arms and nets, they stand out against the horizon like gigantic wooden works of art.

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5.38 km

Alessandro Fantini Mural on the Via Verde dei Trabocchi

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Alessandro Fantini Mural: A Tribute to a Cycling Legend 🚴‍♂️🎨Near the beach of Spiaggia Ripari Bardella, you will find this impressive mural. The artwork was created in April 2023 by street artists Nicola Di Totto (Dueneko) and Lorenzo Nicoletti (Skugio). This was done especially for the Grand Départ of the Giro d'Italia 2023 on the Costa dei Trabocchi.Who was Alessandro Fantini?The sprint king of Abruzzo: "Sandrino" Fantini was born in 1932 in nearby Fossacesia.Great successes: As an explosive sprinter, he won no fewer than seven stages in the Giro d'Italia and two stages in the Tour de France during his professional career (1955–1961).Tragic end: In 1961, during a mass sprint in the Tour of Germany, he crashed heavily, passing away at the young age of 29.What else do you see here?Right next to Fantini's portrait, you will find the colourful, multi-metre-long artwork "Dal primo all'ultimo" (From the first to the last). This mural depicts a compact cycling peloton stretching for a good 60 metres along the wall.

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5.57 km

Dalle Radici al Fiore Murals by Millo

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Street Art by Millo: Tribute to the Resistance 🎨🚴‍♀️Just before the cycle tunnel at the Punta dell'Acquabella nature reserve, you'll cycle past the impressive diptych "Dalle Radici al Fiore" by the famous Italian street artist Millo. This gigantic black-and-white artwork with bright red poppies tells a special historical story.Why you should stop here:Beautiful Street Art: Admire Millo's unique, recognizable style, directly on the retaining wall along the cycle path.Historical Story: The diptych honors the resistance during the Battle of Ortona (1943) in World War II.Heroic Women: The mural specifically draws attention to the 'staffette': brave local women who used bicycles to deliver coded messages between the lines.Symbolism: The red poppies (papaveri) symbolize the Italian partisans and regained freedom.Practical cycling tip:Location: You can't miss this artwork. It's located directly on the Via Verde (heading south from Ortona), just before entering the illuminated cycle tunnel. Pull over for a unique photo!

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6.21 km

Punta dell'Acquabella Nature Reserve

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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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7.08 km

Via Verde from San Vito to Ortona

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Cycle/pedestrian stretch that connects the village of San Vito to Ortona, precisely we are in the hamlet of Acquabella.

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7.15 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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7.32 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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10.2 km

San Vito Chietino Sandy Beach

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Those cycling or walking the famous Via Verde della Costa dei Trabocchi should not miss a stop at the sandy beach of San Vito Chietino (Marina di San Vito). This atmospheric beach is hidden in a quiet bay and offers a beautiful contrast to the rugged, rocky cliffs that characterise this Italian coastline. The photo was taken from the southern pier (Molo Sud). This is the perfect place to get off your bike for a moment and enjoy the sea breeze. From here, you look straight out at the cosy promenade (Lungomare di Gualdo) and the typically Italian, colourful lido beaches. The shallow, clear water immediately invites you for a refreshing dip during a warm summer tour. Inspiring tip for outdoor enthusiastsAfter your beach visit, be sure to walk the pier all the way to the end. From there, you not only have a wide view of the Adriatic Sea, but you also see the iconic wooden fishing installations (trabocchi) on stilts in the water just around the corner. In the harbour mouth, you will also find a few excellent fish restaurants and ice cream parlours for a well-deserved break.

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11.0 km

End point

Train Station

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