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Beach·Easy·Scenic·Popular

Spiaggia di Fossacesia, Costa dei Trabocchi

Abruzzo

The beach at Fossacesia on the Costa dei Trabocchi is backed by the cliff with the Abbazia di San Giovanni in Venere — an 8th-century Benedictine complex with a 12th-century Romanesque church in golden stone. The beach is sandy and uncrowded. The coast road (Via Verde della Costa dei Trabocchi) runs above. Loggerhead turtle nests occasionally. Dogs welcome.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+10 m
Best season
May – October

Highlights

  • Abbazia di San Giovanni in Venere — 8th century on the cliff above
  • Costa dei Trabocchi bike path runs above the beach
  • Loggerhead turtle nesting occasionally

With your dog

Sandy beach; dogs welcome.