"A pearl of the Adriatic: Vasto and Vasto Marina" Vasto by melissa_bel

Vasto Travel Guide: 12 reviews and 34 photos

Vasto is a city dear to my heart.
The first time I went there, I was 6 years old. My father's family is from one of the Val del Trigno villages, in the Vasto's mountainous backcountry and it was the first time my brother and I were visiting. Once we were settled in the village, my dad took us to Vasto. It was the first time we were going to sea. And what experience!
In fact, Vasto is a city perched on a cliff with many medieval building and Vasto Marina is its more modern beach extension.
Vasto has changed over the years. It still remains a pretty family-oriented sea-side town but the space of public beach (especially on Spiagga Aurora) has been, unfortunately, greatly reduced. Don't let it spoil the fun. Vasto has a beautiful sterch of sand (it's a gulf and if you drive up to town, you'll see a splendid view of the Gulf) and clear water of the Adriatic Sea that will make you want to come back.
It has a very relaxed feeling, good restaurants and lots of attraction so... enjoy!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful seaside town, medievel building, relaxed vibe
Cons:I can't find any.

Last visit to Vasto: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Jul 17, 2004
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Reviews (4)

Spiaggia Aurora Things to Do (1)

The most central and busiest beach in Vasto Marina, located north of Vasto Marina, Unfortunately, a big part of the... more travel advice

Trabocchi Off The Beaten Path (1)

A "trabocco" (plural trabocchi) are makeshift wooden structures made by fishermen to tie their boats or to fish. Their... more travel advice

The alternative: bus lines Transportation (2)

If you don't feel like spending 5 hours in the train, the alternative is take private bus lines. It will get you there... more travel advice

Getting there by train Transportation (2)

If you don't have car, getting to Vasto is quite easy! You will need to catch a train from Roma Tiburtina to Pescara... more travel advice

Comments (6)

Paisleypaul Jan 15, 2011 at 9:47 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the information on Vasto. We are looking at a day trip from Pecara in August by train so very helpful
Giumbolo May 16, 2005 at 7:33 AM Report Abuse

Melissa,you can also reach Vasto by a "Di Fonzo" bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus Terminal :many scheduled daily.3 hrs trip to reach Vasto.Hotels:the Palace,far from the central beaches,and the Europa,in the centre of Vasto Marina,20 mts from the beaches.
jamiesno Dec 21, 2004 at 10:30 AM Report Abuse

You were lucky to get to grow up and see areas like this, looks like a great beach :-)
babar_1 Oct 20, 2004 at 10:15 AM Report Abuse

Nice little page of a nice little town. Greetings.
belgianchocolate Aug 27, 2004 at 4:06 PM Report Abuse

Great 'Trabocchi ' picture. I hope to make a few like that. You write very well. :-)
AliasGirl Aug 23, 2004 at 11:22 AM Report Abuse

Vasto seems like a dream! I hope you get to go back soon and visit!