Natural Reserve of Punta Aderci, undiscovered jewel of the Adriatic

The deep blue sea, a view facing the blue horizon between sky and water to the profiles of the Gran Sasso and Maiella. The Punta Aderci Reserve, in the territory of Vasto (CH), It is a magical place, brushed by nature and protected by men. L’area, indeed, was the first reserve established in Abruzzo in the coastal strip, in 1998. Here tourism and the environment come together in a unique scenario, in the enchanted setting of the Costa Trabocchi. The Reserve extends for about 285 hectares, with external protection Area, come to 400, ranging from the beach of Punta Penna (Tip of the Fight), and the mouth of the Sinello river from Casalbordino.

The beach of Punta Penna and the promontory of Punta Aderci

The Punta Aderci Reserve sees in beach of Punta Penna the area of ​​greatest natural interest, which opens into a marine amphitheater where live many typical plant species. But it is by headland of Punta Aderci, a 26 metri sul livello del mare, that dominates a breathtaking view, the mare, extensive vineyards and olive groves, and the extraordinary fifth offered by the National Park of Maiella, Gran Sasso - Laga and Sibillini. If visibility permits, at sunset also it overlooks the profile of Conero Regional Park. Exploring the cavities of the Punta Reserve Aderci, It is not difficult to see the Halymenia floresia, defined as the most beautiful red algae in the Mediterranean.

The beaches of Punta Aderci

In addition to the sandy expanse of Punta Penna, le beaches of Punta Aderci They are also distinguished by the presence of stones and pebbles. Among these is the pebble beach of Libertini, accessible from both Punta Penna, either through a path of 80 steps connected to the dirt road that leads to Punta promontory Aderci. On the other side lies the beach of Punta Aderci, from which you can proceed to the long beach of pebbles Mottagrossa. From Mottagrossa opens one of the most solitary and difficult coastlines central Adriatic, that reaches the mouth of the river Sinello. Silence, peace and contact with nature of extreme beauty, are the characteristics of this stretch of beach.

Punta Aderci Reserve: the scenic route altitude

To admire in its entirety the Punta Reserve Aderci, there is nothing better than the scenic route altitude, be enjoyed by bike or on foot. The itinerary, of about 3 kilometers on the former railway line, it is found at 20 meters above sea level and allows you to embrace the gaze stretches of Mediterranean, pine forests of the sea and valleys. The path along the reserve reaches the mouth of the river Sinello, just before the seafront of Casalbordino. Before reaching the mouth, If you turn on the left it is possible to advance along a path, along the river Sinello, passes through the internal zones of the Reserve. For more information, you visit www.puntaderci.it.