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Punta Aderci — Vasto
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Punta Aderci

Punta Aderci è a location not far from the center of Vasto. It is a Regional Nature Reserve that reminded me of the Isle of Wight in England. The Punta Aderci Reserve stretches five kilometers of coastline and is dotted with several sand and pebble beaches, one more beauti...

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Punta Aderci — Vasto, Italy.

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Punta Aderci è a location not far from the center of Vasto. It is a Regional Nature Reserve that reminded me of the Isle of Wight in England. The Punta Aderci Reserve stretches five kilometers of coastline and is dotted with several sand and pebble beaches, one more beautiful than the other. The route opens with Punta Penna beach, followed by Libertini beach, the small beach of Punta Aderci precisely and the long Mottagrossa beach that closes the circle on breathtaking views. It is precisely Mottagrossa beach è that was listed among the 15 most beautiful beaches in Italy in the list compiled in 2017 by Skyscanner, a portal dedicated to travel.

Merit the state of the water, the cleanliness of the beaches, the surrounding scenery and, of course, the positive opinion of satisfied visitors. The entire Mottagrossa coastline è flanked by an elevated path, about twenty meters above sea level, which canò be walked or biked to discover pine forests, valleys and Mediterranean scrub. aderci-puntaBut in general the Reserve canò be explored in a variety of ways, in addition to hiking trails to be done on foot or mountain-bike there’è the alternative of canoeing. Offshore, dolphins of the genus Stenella are easily spotted while in some caves it is possible to admire the Halymenia floresia, considered the most beautiful red seaweed in the Mediterranean.

The dunes and river environment also lend themselves to naturalistic observation and birdwatching. Indeed, many species of birds winter and stop here. A landscape that varies and alternates between beaches and high cliffs, shrub patches and agricultural scenery with a common denominator: freedomà and an almost total absence of contamination by man.

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Punta Aderci stretches five kilometers of coastline featuring several beautiful beaches including Punta Penna, Libertini, the small beach of Punta Aderci, and Mottagrossa beach, which was ranked among the 15 most beautiful beaches in Italy by Skyscanner in 2017. Each beach offers its own unique charm with sand and pebble shores and breathtaking Mediterranean views.
The reserve can be explored through multiple activities including hiking trails and mountain-biking along an elevated path about twenty meters above sea level that winds through pine forests and Mediterranean scrub. You can also explore the area by canoe offshore or through various walking routes that showcase the diverse landscape and natural scenery.
The reserve is excellent for observing dolphins of the genus Stenella offshore, while caves feature the beautiful Halymeria floresia red seaweed, considered the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. Additionally, the dunes and river environments support numerous bird species that winter and migrate through the area, making it ideal for birdwatching and naturalistic observation.
Punta Aderci is a Regional Nature Reserve located not far from the center of Vasto in the Abruzzo region. Its proximity to the town makes it easily accessible for day trips while maintaining an almost total absence of human contamination and development.
Mottagrossa beach was recognized as one of the 15 most beautiful beaches in Italy in 2017 by Skyscanner, thanks to its pristine water quality, cleanliness, and surrounding scenery. The entire coastline is flanked by an elevated path perfect for walking or biking while enjoying panoramic Mediterranean views.

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