The Costa dei Trabocchi stretches from Ortona to Vasto on the southern coast of the Abruzzo region.
The Punta Aderci Reserve covers an area of 285 hectares and is home to a rich flora and fauna. here you can admire sea lilies, euphorbias and other plants, as well as observe various species of birds, including flamingos, herons and kingfishers. The symbol of the reserve is the puffin, a small bird that nests right on the beach.
Punta Aderci is part of the Costa dei Trabocchi area, famous for its traditional trabocchi fishing platforms.trabocchi are typical fishermen's houses built on stilts, whose invention and construction is often attributed to the Phoenicians, but in fact their true origin has never been fully confirmed. Trabocchi cross the entire stretch of coastline. Many of them have been reconstructed and serve as restaurants or just as a place to watch the sunrise and sunset.
Active relaxation
For lovers of active relaxation, the reserve offers a range of options:
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Cycling.
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Hiking.
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Horse riding: there are riding stables around the reserve that offer rides along the coast.
The 3 best beaches in Punta Aderci Nature Reserve
Punta Penna
wide sandy beach with shallow and clear water. It is reached by steps and is particularly suitable for families with children. It is not equipped, but there are lifeguards, canoe rental and a small snack corner. If you head towards the southern part of the beach, you will see the monumental Punta Penna lighthouse.
Punta Aderci
A pebble beach with crystal clear water, but less maintained than Punta Penna. It is not very suitable for children as the depth is just after a few meters. There are no facilities here, so it's a good idea to bring food, water and an umbrella. You can swim to Trabocco, where there are snorkelling spots between the rocks.
Mottagrossa
Mottagrossa is an extension of Punta Aderci beach. It can be reached on foot from Punta Aderci or along a dirt road leading from a small parking area overlooking the sea. The beach has no facilities.
