Major city · Italy
Pescara
Spend 1–2 days: one day for the beach and city centre, a second for market or a short mountain day‑trip.
Pescara is a 120 k‑pop seaside city in Abruzzo with a long promenade, a historic cathedral, a busy port and easy access to the Maiella mountains. It works as a one‑day beach base or a two‑day stop before heading inland.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep (warm, sunny, sea‑ready)
- avoid Aug (very crowded, high prices)
- Airport
- PSR
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pescara113 ▾
- Police113
- Fire and ambulance115
- Medical emergency118
- Tourist assistance (EN)800 123 456
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pescara, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyPescara is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings on crowded beaches and in nightclubs, and watch for occasional pickpocketing on buses.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire and ambulance · 118 Medical emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPSR Abruzzo Airport (≈10 min by bus to city centre).
- Getting aroundCity centre is walkable; bike lanes run along the promenade; urban bus line 38 links airport and centre (≈€1 ticket).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café bar)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealPizza slice€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Metro or bus rideUrban bus ticket€1 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Cathedral museum)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room€170 (≈ US$200)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PSR Abruzzo Airport (≈10 min by bus to city centre)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: May–Jul, Sep. Mixed: Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pescara: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City centre is walkable; bike lanes run along the promenade; urban bus line 38 links airport and centre (≈€1 ticket). Taxis are few – plan ahead.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Maiella Mountains
goDoor to door: ≈1 h each way
Rent a car or take a regional bus from Pescara to Castel di Sangro, then local bus (≈50 min total)
Hiking and mountain scenery; summer temperatures mild.
Montesilvano Beach
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Walk north along the promenade (≈10 min) or local bus line 38
Long sandy stretch, many free sections.
L'Aquila
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min total
Regional train from Pescara Centrale (≈2 h)
Historic hill town; train may be infrequent in winter.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Bella Pescara B&B
Boutique B&B in city centre, rooms from €59
Best Western Hotel Plaza
Central, near Piazza del Sacro Cuore
Hotel Salus
Beachfront, rates from €70
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–130 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| Airport‑city bus (line 38) round‑trip2 × €2 · check | €4 |
| Bike‑share day pass2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| eSIM data for 7 days2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €32 |
| Trip total≈ €175 per person per day, bed included | €350≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café bar) | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Pizza slice | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beach umbrella (private) | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) per day |
| Urban bus ticket | €1 (≈ US$2) |
| Bike‑share hour | €3 (≈ US$4) |
| Museum entry (Cathedral museum) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited taxi fleet; expect waits in peak summer.
- Ferry services to Croatia run only May–Oct; check schedules.
- Beach umbrellas are private – look for free zones or pay €5 (≈ US$6)‑10 per day.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire and ambulance
- 115
- Medical emergency
- 118
- Tourist assistance (EN)
- 800 123 456
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Emergency
- Police113
- Medical emergency118
- Tourist assistance (EN)800 123 456
Embassy
US consulate in Rome; nearest Italian embassy for other nationals is in Rome.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre (bus line 38): about €2 (≈ US$3), 10 min (check)
- City tram/bus single ride: €1.20 (≈ US$2) per ticket (check)
Say or show
- Scusi — Excuse me / Sorry (skuˈzi)
- Grazie — Thank you (ˈɡrattsje)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkosta)
- Dove è la spiaggia? — Where is the beach? (ˈdove ɛ la ˈspjattsa)
- Posso pagare con carta? — Can I pay by card? (ˈposso paˈɡare kon ˈkarta)
- Ho bisogno di un taxi — I need a taxi (o biˈzoɲɲo di un ˈtaksi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pescara. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (warm, sunny, sea‑ready) · avoid Aug (very crowded, high prices) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑city bus (line 38) – check timetables for seasonal changes.
- Bike‑share stations near the promenade – verify availability in off‑season.
Sources
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