The enchanting Punta Aderci Nature Reserve, the first coastal protected area in Abruzzo, offers a unique setting that extends for approximately 285 hectares (and 400 with the external protection area). From Punta Penna, near the port of Vasto (Punta della Lotta), to the mouth of the Sinello river on the border with Casalbordino, this reserve is a perfect fusion between natural beauty and tourist accessibility. A coastal gem that celebrates biodiversity and invites you to discover breathtaking landscapes along the Abruzzo coast.

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Alessio Brancaccio

September 17, 2022

Cycling

The Marine Nature Reserve of Punta Aderci is called in this way and derives from "Punta d'Erce" because the locals believed in ancient times that here were the Pillars of …

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Lucio Diodati

June 26, 2024

Cycling

It is located along the "Costa dei Trabocchi" cycle path but it is a dirt road that is also challenging at times... for Sunday customers.

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Adriatic Cycle Route – Adriatic Cycle Route loop from Fossacesia-Torino di Sangro

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Adriatic Cycle Route – Trabocco Punta Le Morge loop from Porto di Vasto

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Adriatic Cycle Route – Punta Aderci Nature Trail loop from Le Morge

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 40 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Vasto, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy

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Punta Aderci Nature Reserve Trail

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Adriatic Cycle Route – Adriatic Cycle Route loop from Fossacesia-Torino di Sangro

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Adriatic Cycle Route – Trabocco Punta Le Morge loop from Porto di Vasto

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Adriatic Cycle Route – Punta Aderci Nature Trail loop from Le Morge

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