With its unique climate variety, Abruzzo is a truly exciting holiday destination: on one hand, you’ll discover numerous national parks with their enchanting scenery, on the other you’ll have access to miles and miles of coastline, featuring long beaches and small coves, where you can occasionally spot the remains of trabocchi – ancient fishing structures that have become the undisputed icon of the Abruzzo coast.
A holiday in Abruzzo will allow you to explore a region that remains largely unknown to mass tourism, though certainly well-visited. You won’t encounter overtourism, but you certainly won’t be alone either! To make the most of your relaxation days, there’s nothing better than staying in a holiday village or resort. These facilities, often of high standard, are designed to provide guests with maximum comfort and services. Swimming pools, gardens, all-inclusive restaurants, entertainment staff, evening shows, pre-dinner games and much more: all to relax perfectly with the whole family.
The Abruzzo holiday villages we’ve selected are located along the entire coast of the region, which from north to south covers the provinces of Teramo, Pescara and Chieti. Many equipped with swimming pools, some even beachfront, the Abruzzo resorts cater to all tastes: here are the best ones for a truly unforgettable holiday.
We begin our review of the best resorts in Abruzzo with the Elena Club Resort, located in Silvi Marina, a locality in the municipality of Silvi in the province of Teramo. Situated just a short distance from the sea, the facility offers guests a private beach with an umbrella, sun lounger and bed for each family unit, as well as an outdoor swimming pool for use during the hot summer months.
The Elena Club Resort operates as an aparthotel, and therefore all accommodation includes a kitchenette so you can prepare meals independently. There are studio apartments with pool or sea views, accommodating 2 or 3 guests, and apartments with living room and bedroom, furnished with a sofa bed and double bed.
We remain in the province of Teramo but move slightly inland to the municipality of Colonnella. Here, just a stone’s throw from the border with the Marche, between the sea and the Apennines, sits Villa Susanna Degli Ulivi – Resort & Spa, an excellent facility for enjoying an Abruzzo holiday that combines beach life, mountains and hotel relaxation. This resort’s main strength is its location, with spectacular sea views, about 10 minutes’ drive away; if you think that’s too far, relax in the beautiful equipped swimming pool with loungers and umbrellas, including a shallow section perfect for children. Additionally, the internal wellness centre offers massages and wellness treatments.
The facility also has a restaurant serving delicious Abruzzo gastronomic specialities, as well as classic Italian dishes. Breakfast is served as a buffet. At the reception of Villa Susanna Degli Ulivi – Resort & Spa you can also request a themed food and wine tour of the surrounding area, which can also be done by bicycle, plus visits to local wineries and cooking classes.
In beautiful Tortoreto Lido, directly on the Sirena seafront, you’ll find residence Playa, a beachfront property that guarantees guests a clean environment and friendly, helpful staff. Summer bathing won’t be a problem, as the residence offers a private beach area with services included in the price and an indoor swimming pool at the facility.
The rooms at residence Playa are simple but equipped with all comforts, including a fully equipped kitchenette for preparing meals independently, plus flat-screen TV, air conditioning, wi-fi connection and bathroom with shower and bidet. Accommodation types range from studio apartments to apartments with one bedroom (both available in sea view or internal view versions), while for more discerning guests there’s a family junior suite of 42 square metres, capable of accommodating up to 5 people.
Within the municipality of Notaresco, inland in the province of Teramo, sits Cataleya Resort & Spa, a facility immersed in nature yet in an excellent position relative to major road infrastructure, not too far from either the sea or Gran Sasso. Its main strength is the beautiful swimming pool, recently refurbished along with the entire complex, offering a wellness pathway with sauna, relaxation area with herbal teas and biscuits and the possibility of enjoying beauty treatments.
At Cataleya Resort & Spa contact with nature is unparalleled, and tranquility is guaranteed. As for the room types to choose from, you have double rooms, available in standard and superior versions, and suites, including the family one of 50 square metres and the suite with 2 bedrooms of 55 square metres, the latter featuring a private entrance, pool views, living area, two bedrooms and two bathrooms with shower. Both suites are equipped with a fully equipped kitchenette with fridge and microwave, plus washing machine, minibar, flat-screen TV and coffee machine.
Let’s move to Giulianova, specifically to Cologna Spiaggia. Here you’ll find Stork Camping Village, a beachfront resort that allows you to enjoy a holiday of pure leisure, thanks to its privileged position and internal facilities, including two swimming pools with water slides, a restaurant open for lunch and dinner serving typical Abruzzo specialities, a market where you can purchase all types of products and a bar open all day serving drinks and snacks.
As guests of this enormous facility you won’t need to leave, as you’ll have all comforts at your disposal. The accommodation typically consists of bungalows and mobile homes that are completely independent, with private outdoor space and equipped with air conditioning, bathroom with shower and fully equipped kitchenette. There are also more exclusive solutions, such as the executive mobile home with two bedrooms, some pet-friendly accommodation, and also proper apartments located within a separate building, with independent entrance, two bedrooms, kitchenette and living room.
The last of the best resorts and holiday villages in Abruzzo we recommend is Villa Verna Agriresort, located in Francavilla al Mare, in the province of Chieti. It’s about three kilometres from the beach, but you’ll enjoy virtually unparalleled tranquility, a spectacular position on a hilltop overlooking the sea, and most importantly you’ll be able to enjoy a modern facility equipped with all the latest comforts.
Villa Verna Agriresort features an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor spa area with pool and sauna, a restaurant serving traditional Abruzzo specialities and a breakfast area with buffet and à l’italienne options, plus car and bicycle rental services. You’ll be immersed in peace and greenery, away from the noise and chaos of the centre yet still reach the beach in ten minutes.
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