Why go
- Comune in Abruzzo, Italy.
- Served by Abruzzo Airport (PSR).
History
Pescara is the capital city of the province of Pescara, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is the most populated city in Abruzzo, with 118,657 residents. Located on the Adriatic coast at the mouth of the River Aterno-Pescara, the present-day municipality was formed in 1927 joining the municipalities of the old Pescara fortress, the part of the city to the south of the river, and Castellamare Adriatico, the part of the city to the north of the river. The surrounding area was formed into the province of Pescara.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 8 routes: Beauvais, Bergamo, Cagliari, Charleroi, Gerona, Hahn, London, Weeze
- Alitalia AZ (A319, 32S) · 1 route: Milan
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Abruzzo Airport (PSR); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PSR has direct flights to 9 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Beauvais, Bergamo, Cagliari, Charleroi, Gerona…). By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Trasponde.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pescara. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.