The best family-friendly hikes and walks in Riserva Naturale Regionale Oasi Wwf Calanchi Di Atri

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (the Duomo of Atri) is one of the most important and impressive religious monuments in the Abruzzo region. This co-cathedral was built between 1260 and 1305 on the foundations of an older Romanesque church and even older Roman baths. Open daily in the morning from 09:00 - 12:30

In the gallery, at the church entrance, the local war victims are commemorated. A beautiful stone with the names of all the fallen heroes will never be forgotten. We Will Remember Them

Discover the green heart of Pineto on a relaxing walk through the famous Pineta. This beautiful pine forest was completely hand-planted over a hundred years ago, transforming a barren coastline into an oasis of tranquility. Walk under the characteristic umbrella pines, enjoy the cooling shade, and breathe in the fresh sea air. A special place where nature, history, and the Adriatic Sea meet – and an absolute recommendation for any visitor to Pineto.

The Pineta di Pineto is the green heart of the city and a wonderful place to walk or cycle along the Adriatic coast. What is now a beautiful pine forest was once a barren sandy plain a hundred years ago. Thanks to the vision of Luigi Corrado Filiani, thousands of umbrella pines were planted starting in 1923. The success of this ambitious project was so great that the new seaside resort even took its name from it: Pineto, literally "pine forest". Today, the Pineta provides cooling shade, a unique Mediterranean landscape, and a relaxed atmosphere. A visit to Pineto is therefore not complete without a walk through this iconic forest.

Torre del Cerrano is one of the best-preserved coastal watchtowers on the Adriatic coast and an icon of Pineto. The current tower dates from 1568 and was part of the defensive line that Emperor Charles V had built to protect the coast against attacks by Ottoman and Saracen pirates. The location, however, has a much older history. In Roman times, the port of Atri was located here, the remains of which still lie underwater off the coast today. Nowadays, the tower is the visitor center of the Torre del Cerrano protected marine area and is surrounded by a beautiful pine forest. A visit combines history, nature, and one of the most beautiful spots along the Abruzzo coast.

On this strip you can sunbathe freely. Know that there are no coast guards in charge here. Enjoy but be alert for the currents.

Historical context: Station Pineto-Atri played a key role in the creation of present-day Pineto. When the station opened in 1863 on the Adriatic railway line, Pineto did not yet exist. Visionary Luigi Filiani saw the opportunities of the new rail connection and had houses, shops, and facilities built around the station. Later, he planted the characteristic pine forests (pineta) that gave the young coastal town its name. Thanks to the railway line, Pineto grew from an uninhabited stretch of coast into a popular seaside resort on the Adriatic Sea. Even today, the station is still an important gateway to the city and a tangible reminder of Pineto's unique origin story.

Chiesa di Sant'Agnese is the spiritual heart of Pineto. Where once there was only a small private chapel of the Filiani family, this beautiful Neo-Romanesque church arose in the 1930s, along with the growth of the young seaside resort. Feel free to step inside to experience the serene atmosphere or admire the elegant facade with the Latin inscription that was only added in 1991. A nice stop for those who also want to discover the history and character of Pineto.