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Torricella Sicura
Skip unless you have a car and a specific event (July lamb festival or June fried-cheese festival) or want a quiet base near Teramo. Half a day covers the ethnographic museum and a walk through the old centre.
Torricella Sicura is a small hill town in Abruzzo, 5 km from Teramo. It has one small museum and two annual food festivals. Most travellers use it as a stop between Teramo and the Gran Sasso or as a quiet overnight base. Without a car or a festival date, it is not worth a detour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, quiet)
- Airports
- PSR · CIA · FCO
- Nights
- 1
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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 Torricella Sicura113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Torricella Sicura, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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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 · 118 ambulance (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 (Pescara) (About 75 km (47 mi); bus to Teramo then local bus or taxi).PSR Abruzzo Airport (Pescara) (About 47 mi (75 km); bus to Teramo then local bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundCar essential for the town and surrounding sights.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.10–1.30 (≈ US$2)
- BeerBeer (330 ml)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Teramo–Torricella Sicuracheck€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Budget bedEntire apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (B&B or agriturismo), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedDouble room (B&B or agriturismo), a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
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 (Pescara) (About 75 km (47 mi); bus to Teramo then local bus or taxi) · CIA Rome Ciampino (About 170 km (106 mi); bus to Teramo then local bus) · FCO Rome Fiumicino (About 180 km (112 mi); bus to Teramo then local bus)PSR Abruzzo Airport (Pescara) (About 47 mi (75 km); bus to Teramo then local bus or taxi) · CIA Rome Ciampino (About 106 mi (170 km); bus to Teramo then local bus) · FCO Rome Fiumicino (About 112 mi (180 km); bus to Teramo then local bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Torricella Sicura: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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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
Car essential for the town and surrounding sights. Walking to Teramo takes about 50 min. No train station; local buses run a few times a day (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Teramo
goDoor to door: 10–30 min
Car (5 km (3.1 mi), 10 min) or bus (check schedule)Car (3.1 mi (5 km), 10 min) or bus (check schedule)
Romanesque cathedral, archaeological museum, good restaurants.
Gran Sasso National Park
goDoor to door: 40 min
Car via SS80, about 30 min to the park entrance
Hiking, Campo Imperatore plateau, cable car (check).
Civitella del Tronto
goDoor to door: 35 min
Car via SS81, about 25 min
Fortress with views; one of the largest in Italy.
Ascoli Piceno
goDoor to door: 50 min
Car via SS81 and SS4, about 40 min
Travertine piazza, Roman remains, olive ascolane.
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.
Torricella Sicura centre
A few B&Bs and agriturismi; quiet, limited dining.
Teramo
5 km (3.1 mi) away, more hotels and restaurants; bus or taxi.3.1 mi (5 km) away, more hotels and restaurants; bus or taxi.
Valle San Giovanni
Nearby hamlet with agriturismi; check.
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
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (B&B or agriturismo)1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Car rental per day (economy)2 × €50 · check | €100 |
| Fuel per 100 km1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €41 |
| Trip total≈ €223 per person per day, bed included | €446≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.10–1.30 (≈ US$2) |
| Pizza (margherita) | €6–9 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Pasta dish at a trattoria | €9–14 (≈ US$11–17) |
| Beer (330 ml) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bottle of water (1.5 l) | €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi Teramo–Torricella Sicuracheck | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No train station; bus service is sparse.
- Festivals are one-day events; confirm dates on the comune website.
- Most shops and restaurants close in August.
- The ethnographic museum may have limited opening hours: check.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU-wide emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU-wide emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Teramo → Torricella Sicura by bus: about €1.50 (≈ US$2), 15 min (check)
- Taxi Teramo → Torricella Sicura: €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) (check)
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (graht-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koh-stah)
- Dov'è il museo? — Where is the museum? (doh-veh eel moo-zeh-oh)
- Vorrei un tavolo per due — I'd like a table for two (vor-ray oon tah-voh-loh per doo-eh)
English is not widely spoken; have phrases ready.
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 Torricella Sicura. 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–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, quiet) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the ethnographic museum and the two festivals with verified dates.
- Eat pages for Al Tizzone and La Pineta with last orders.
- Bus schedule page for Torricella Sicura–Teramo.
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