Ortona: Medieval Italian Coastal Town
The coastal town of Ortona is a municipality in the province of Chieti in the region of Abruzzo in Italy. It is the home of numerous beaches, a historical museum, luxury accommodations, and several grandiose religious establishments. You can easily reach Ortona through Abruzzo Airport in Pescara, 19 miles away from the city center.
Best Time to Visit
There are a lot of reasons to visit town all throughout the year. But most rooms in Ortona, Italy hotels are filled with guests during festival seasons. In the first week of May, the Festa del Perdono (Feast of Forgiveness) is celebrated in town in honor of its patron saint, St, Thomas the Apostle. July is also a popular month for tourists who want to experience the unique festival of ham and melon, while August holds the annual Maggiolata festival to celebrate the blooming of flowers.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Tourists can marvel at the majestic ruins of the Castello Aragonese that has a breathtaking backdrop of the panoramic road slopes. They can also visit the fantastic Basilica di San Tommaso Apostolo to pay tribute to the town’s patron saint. Other interesting places in the city include the historic Museum of Ortona battle and the Moro River Canadian War cemetery. Aside from the fantastic attractions, the town also has numerous options for accommodation. One of them is the La Terrazzo Sul Borgo, located 4.3 miles away from the town center. Another charming bed and breakfast in town is the B&B Dei Transumanti, a family-run accommodation with its own garden. If you want easy access to the beaches, then staying at the Il Riccio Volant Bio B&B could be your best choice.