House in Medieval historical center of Vasto but only 5 minutes to the beach

certificate of excellence winner 2019 and Travellers Choice Award 2020
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This quaint recently restored Medieval house 'Casa in Piazza' is located in a the cobbled pedestrian residential part of the historical center of Vasto on the Adriatic coast of Italy in the unspoilt region of Abruzzo. Only a minutes walk to the many bars, restaurants and boutiques and from the main piazza. You can walk to the beach in 15 minutes. It is located in a residential part of the center, so is ideal if you want to immerse yourself in the local life and colour of REAL Italy. More on our website 'Abruzzorentals'

* Free unlimited Wifi internet is available in the property*

Pescara airport via Ryanair from Stansted is 50 minutes from Vasto. You can hire a car here, or I can arrange a taxi pick up service on arrival (advance notice required)

Rome is 3 hours away, and Vasto can be reached by direct air-conditioned coach. Details will be sent after booking if requested.

The centrally heated house has an open plan ground floor with a kitchenette, electric oven and gas hob. The lounge/diner has an antique decorative brick fireplace.The opening shuttered front windows by the extending dining table (seats 4) look out onto the sunny piazza. We also supply a range of DVD's and books and free unlimited wifi internet connection is available, also a smart tv.

The marble stairs lead up to the large character family bathroom with high wood beamed ceiling and features a wc, bidet, basin,vanity unit and mirror, bath with shower over and heated towel rail and radiator.

The double bedroom also features a high wood beamed ceiling, with king size bed, and french doors leading to a small sunny Juliette balcony. Fans are provided for hot summer months. air-conditioning is available (supplement €7 a day on arrival) but is only needed in July and August. we provide all bathroom towels and bed linen (changed weekly), a welcome pack including wine, and a full brochure of recommended restaurants, things to see and do in the area,maps and local events.

Beach towels, beach umbrella, cool bag and chillers are provided for the beach.

There is free street car parking 2 mins walk from the house should you need it. Parking is also available in a toll car park or a large secure multi-story car park both 5 minute walk away from the house. A car is not needed in Vasto unless you wish to explore further afield.

Casa in Piazza is an ideal base for a couple to see local life and colour and sample 'real' Italy and those wishing to explore the beautiful town and for a beach holiday too. Maximum number of guests is 2.

We accept arrivals on any day of the week, check-in is after 15:00 until 20:00 Late check in may incur an extra charge and is by prior arrangement only. Check out before 10:00. . We try to be flexible on this when ever possible depending on other bookings.

Vasto marina beach is a huge sandy shallow sloping beach. Here you can hire sunbeds and umbrellas and there are snack bars and restaurants. You can also hire motor boats and pedalos. It is reachable by car or regular bus in 5 minutes.
The closest beach is reachable down steps and is a 15 minute walk. It is a small rock and pebble beach ideal for snorkeling and fishing. Vasto has blue and green flag beaches.

Aqualand water park is only 15 minutes away by bus.

If you are looking for 'real Italy' then look no further than Abruzzo. Vasto has everything right on it's doorstep and is ideal for both a city break or a few weeks in the sun on the beach. Unlike most hill towns in Abruzzo, a car is not necessary here as everything you need for a fantastic holiday is right here in Vasto.

Please read my reviews on Trip Advisor, and you will see why my guests regularly return!

April and May are beautiful, with many days in the 70's ( low 20's) and the flowers and plants are blooming.
June is my favourite month with warm sea and deserted beaches.
Then comes the high heat and humidity in the summer months of July and August, which is a great time to visit for the beaches and the sea, where the sea temperature rises to 80 degrees (26) and the activities that the town arrange for the visiting Romans, such as jazz in the park, rock bands in the piazza, carnival, local pageant, and wine tastings etc, most of which are free to attend. The town is very lively at this time of year.
September is quiet when all the Romans have left, but the summer is by no means over, and the beaches are once again deserted and quiet, but with high temperatures and perfect for a peaceful beach holiday, we also have our patron saint festa the last weekend in September with concerts, bands and fireworks.
October is still summer here, and you can still expect weather similar to that in May if not warmer.
November is relatively quiet, but December is a beautiful time to visit, when near Christmas, the town is bedecked with lights, Christmas trees and baubles. Carole concerts are held in the churches and cathedrals and groups of local folk singers walk the streets. There are also local produce Christmas markets and art festivals. On December 26 and January 1 and 6 the town holds it's annual Presepe Vivente.(living nativity) where the towns folk (including us!) dress up in period costume and set out their houses as scenes from a nativity. It's a wonderful event.

Vasto town is built on the Roman ruins of Histonium, and is a Medieval town with great charm and character. There is plenty to see and do in the town itself, churches and cathedrals, the Roman baths with mosaics, a Medieval Castle, the lovely park with it's large duck pond and fountain and the Palace.There is also a running track, a tennis club, and indoor swimming pool and fitness club with gym, all within a few minutes walk of the house.

On a Saturday morning there is a local produce market selling cheese, cured meats and fresh fruit and vegetables from the local farms. It is full of local characters and a great photo opportunity. There is also another Saturday market selling a variety of goods including leather bags and belts, clothes and shoes.

There are plenty of pavement cafes and bars and restaurants to while away the days in, along with the many high class boutiques to window shop in. There are museums, art galleries, a costume museum, archaeological gardens in the Palazzo. A large portion of the town is pedestrian only and therefore safe and quiet. A favourite pastime of the Vastese is the passegiata or evening stroll, where everybody dresses in their finest and strolls around the town chatting and stopping for aperativo with friends.

Although Vasto is little known in Europe, it is an Italian secret, and a favourite summer destination of the wealthy Romans, who have been coming here for years, many having second homes here. It offers plenty to do for a long weekend or with the added bonus of the beach, a fortnights holiday. Please remember this is the 'real' Italy, so not many people here speak English. (But we supply all our guests with a phrase book) All restaurant menus are in Italian. I do provide a brochure in the house with a guide of what to expect, but you will not find International cuisine here, it is very Italian and restaurants serve mainly fish based dishes and lots of vegetarian options. The local delicacy is Brodetto, a fish stew cooked with olive oil, tomatoes and garlic, delicious! The locals here rise early, eat at 12.30 then have a siesta, then aperativi are served at 18.00. The restaurants do not open until 20.00 after which it is time for another passagiata before bed which is midnight or later in high summer.

Cultural events occur throughout the year, with festivals of music, classical and rock concerts, Jazz in the park, film festival and food festivals, along with historical pageantry dating back to the 17th century. The local saints day of San Michele is a festa held on the last weekend in September and is a massive celebration with bands, music, market stalls all ending the the biggest and best firework display you have ever seen! Almost all of these are free to attend or watch. Aqualand water park (15 minutes by bus)is one of the biggest in the region and has many fun slides and amusements.

You can hire a car in Vasto if you wish to explore further afield, including the nature reserves, the Majaletta mountain park and the caves and grottoes. There are nearby old hill towns to explore too.

Vasto is on the Adriatic coast of the Chieti region of Abruzzo and is an area of outstanding natural beauty. There are many national parks and nature reserves, The Appenine mountains are only 1 h 15 mins by car should you wish to explore further afield and drive up to the Maiella mountain.

The cavellone caves are a fantastic day out in the summer, and a break from the heat in July or August. The view from the cable car over the mountains is not to be missed.

The Tremiti Islands are reachable by ferry (50 mins) daily from Termoli and Vasto port in summer.