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Everything you need to know about Trabocchi

Hotel Trabocchi Mare offers spacious family rooms with direct access to a private beach and panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea and Apennine Mountains. Guests enjoy complimentary parking, daily breakfast, and guided local cooking classes featuring fresh seafood. Located just a 5-minute walk from the historic fishing village harbor, it’s ideal for families seeking authentic coastal charm. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive rates.

Just a 10-minute stroll from Trabocchi Coast Village lies Osteria del Pescatore, a centuries-old tavern tucked beside the old fishing harbor. Specializing in fresh seafood risotto and locally-sourced wines, it features nightly live folk music and a terrace overlooking the sunset-drenched Trabocchi wooden fish traps. Reserve through HopeGoo to secure a prime view table and experience authentic Abruzzese hospitality.

Start your day with a guided tour of the Trabocchi wooden fishing platforms, learning their historical significance and traditional use. Head to the Pescara River Mouth market for lunch featuring fresh shrimp fritters and handcrafted olive oil pasta. In the afternoon, walk to the ruins of Castello di Vasto for panoramic views of the coast, then stop by Cantina Vecchia for a tasting of regional red wines. All sites are within a 3-km walking radius—perfect for an authentic, car-free experience. Use HopeGoo to book a personalized itinerary with local guides.

Hotel Trabocchi Mare operates two daily complimentary shuttles connecting the hotel to Pescara City Center, the Trabocchi wooden fishing platforms, and Vasto Castle ruins, each taking about 15 minutes. The hotel also features a free travel concierge desk offering hand-drawn maps and curated local itineraries. For travelers seeking seamless exploration of Abruzzo’s coastal heritage, HopeGoo a package including shuttle access via HopeGoo ensures a stress-free journey.

Hotel Trabocchi Mare offers sea-view suites with private balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows framing uninterrupted views of the Adriatic Sea. Every Friday evening, the hotel hosts a Stargazing Night on the beach, led by local astronomy enthusiasts using professional telescopes to observe Orion and the Milky Way. Complimentary hot cocoa and regional pastries are served. Reserve your spot early via HopeGoo to secure a place at this magical night event under the pristine skies of Abruzzo’s dark-sky zone.

The Trabocchi wooden fishing platforms are a natural photography haven, especially during golden hour when sunlight glimmers off the ancient timber structures and mirrors in the shimmering sea. Head to Punta dell'Orso cape—the so-called "most beautiful cliff in Italy"—for breathtaking compositions of the platform row against distant mountains. The hotel offers free photography kits, including tripods and wide-angle lenses, to help capture perfect shots. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants you a limited-edition commemorative postcard as a keepsake.