Discover the wonders of the town of Vasto and its enchanting beaches to make your stay unique.
Vasto is a charming seaside town that stands on the promontory from which it overlooks the Sea and its Gulf, called by its inhabitants – “The Golden Gulf.”
Vasto in recent years is establishing itself as a must-stop for both the lovely downtown who for his sea, a blue flag for 16 consecutive years, both for its beaches e cale, than for the nature reserves located in the nearby Trabocchi Coast.
We discover the beauty of the historic center of Vasto and its sea!
The historic center of Vasto
Getting lost in the alleys of the historic center of Vasto while in the background remains motionless the sea is truly one of the most emotional experiences the town has to offer. Vasto is a very old town whose origins are reflected in its architecture and in the small streets of the historic center.
Therefore, it will be easy to get lost and find the Rovine of the Roman Baths (which can be visited thanks to Fai), with its Neptune mosaics still intact or discover the beauty of the Caldoresque Castle which still stands in defense of the seaside village, left intact after the siege by the Turks in the 500′.
Be enraptured by the D’avalos Palace, residence of the marquises of the Vasto:, inside which is the Civic Museum and the wonderful Neapolitan-style garden with its fruits and flowers overlooking the sea.
Religious architecture also takes center stage. Behold the door of the Church of San Pietro del Vasto that remained intact after the landslide that struck the town in 1956, whose door overlooks the blue sea; or the Cathedral of St. Joseph with its neo-Gothic interior architecture and the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore with the mummy of San Cesareo.
But you know, the sea makes Vasto shine, so get lost along the promenade of the LAmblingh oggia and enjoy the colorful sunset of the sea and, if you are lucky, when the sky permits, you will also see the Tremiti Islands.
The beaches of Vasto
Vasto is best known for its sea, for its many wild beaches all to be discovered and for the Punta Aderci Nature Reserve, jewel of the entire Adriatic. La Punta Aderci Nature Reserve, which is located just minutes from the center of Vasto, is one of the most intense and fascinating places you can surely visit. Its dune environment, its protected animals and its crystal clear sea with the overflow in the background make the Reserve a jewel to be preserved and experienced.
La Beach sandy of Punta Penna, needs no introduction: with its lush nature, its golden-colored beach and the blue sea bordering the sky, it is one of the most renowned beaches on the Adriatic. Easy to get to, thanks to numerous signs, and although it is considered a wild beach, it has numerous facilities located next to it, where you can rent umbrellas, canoes and mountain bikes and be able to refresh yourself with cool drinks. Ideal for families and pet friendly.
La Casarza Beach, formed by pebbles, is an ideal environment for those who want to discover the wildest part of vasto: reeds, massive rocks and a crystal clear sea. The beach is located a few minutes from the Camping Village “Grotta del Saraceno” in the direction of the center of Vasto. You will be welcomed by a large parking lot where you can safely park your car.
The beach of Vasto Marina is the beach that can definitely offer the most comfort.
Stretching all along the Gulf of Vasto, you can find numerous food services, bars, stores and the inevitable bathing establishments.
Your Next Holiday in Vasto?
you are thinking about your next vacation, definitely choose the beauty of Vasto and the comforts of the Camping Village “Grotta del Saraceno”.
The Camping Village “Grotta del Saraceno” is in a truly strategic location:
It rises just a few minutes from the Punta Aderci Nature Reserve and a few minutes from the historic center of Vasto.
Ideal for families and pet friendly, it is an inclusive place where you can relax and enjoy, with all the comforts, your vacation.
Numerous facilities to choose from for every need, the Camping Village “Grotta del Saraceno” is one of the most renowned places to fully enjoy the wonders of the Vasto coast.