Places to visit around Silvi
National parks and nature
Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga
The most famous mountain massif of Abruzzo with spectacular panoramic views, mountain plateaus and traditional villages.
📍 about 1 hour by car
Parco Nazionale della Majella
Wild nature, canyons, peaceful trails and authentic mountain landscapes.
📍 about 1.5 hours by car
Campo Imperatore – "Little Tibet"
A vast high plateau in the Gran Sasso massif, often called "Little Tibet".
Unique views, open landscapes and cinematic scenery.
📍 about 1.5 hours by car
🕳️ Caves
Grotte di Stiffe
Beautiful stalactite caves with an underground river and waterfalls, open to visitors.
📍 about 1 hour by car
Grotte del Cavallone
One of the highest accessible caves in Europe, reachable also by cable car.
📍 about 1–1.25 hours by car
Castles and historic places
Rocca Calascio
An iconic mountain fortress at over 1,400 m above sea level, one of the most beautiful in Italy.
Often used as a film location.
📍 about 1.5 hours by car
Castello di Roccascalegna
A dramatic castle perched on a rocky ridge, very photogenic and easily accessible.
📍 about 1 hour by car
Atri – historic town
A charming old town with a cathedral, viewpoints and a peaceful atmosphere.
📍 about 20 minutes by car
Silvi Paese
The historic part of Silvi with narrow streets and beautiful views of the sea.
The original historic center stands on a hill overlooking the coast all the way to the Gran Sasso mountains.
📍 about 20 minutes by car
Seaside restaurants on the Trabocchi
Costa dei Trabocchi
Traditional seafood restaurants built on wooden fishing platforms directly above the sea.
Dinner at sunset here is one of the most memorable experiences in the region.
Recommended areas:
San Vito Chietino
Fossacesia
Ortona
📍 about 30–45 minutes by car
Seaside cycling path
The coastal cycling path runs along the sea around Silvi and connects several seaside towns, including Pineto and Pescara.
The route is flat and ideal for recreational cycling and families with children.ni.
Trips within 30 minutes from Casa Katarina
Silvi Alta
The historic part of Silvi with narrow streets, beautiful sea views and a peaceful atmosphere.
Perfect for an evening walk or dinner.
📍 about 10 minutes by car
Atri
A charming historic town with the Santa Maria Assunta cathedral, scenic countryside views and traditional restaurants.
📍 about 20 minutes by car
Pescara
A lively seaside city with a promenade, shops, restaurants and a harbour.
Ideal for shopping, dinner or a walk along the sea.
📍 about 25 minutes by car / also reachable by the coastal cycling path
Costa dei Trabocchi
Traditional wooden fishing platforms with restaurants directly above the sea.
An unforgettable culinary experience at sunset.
📍 about 30 minutes by car (San Vito Chietino, Fossacesia)
Pineto – natural beaches and pine forest
A peaceful seaside town with a protected natural area, pine forests and a long promenade.
Perfect for swimming, walking and cycling.
Winter trips in Abruzzo
Sea and mountains in one stay.
During the winter months, the Abruzzo region offers opportunities for day trips to the mountains, skiing and winter hiking in the Apennines.
The unique combination of sea and mountains allows you to experience two completely different landscapes during a single stay.
Gran Sasso d'Italia – mountains and skiing
The largest mountain massif of the Apennines offers beautiful winter landscapes, ski slopes and breathtaking views.
The resorts Campo Imperatore, Campo Felice and Prati di Tivo are ideal for recreational skiing, winter hiking and snowshoeing.
📍 about 1–1.5 hours by car
Skiing • winter walks • mountain nature
Campo Imperatore – "the little Tibet of Italy"
A vast high plateau in the Gran Sasso massif, often called "the little Tibet of Italy".
In winter it feels almost untouched – snow, open landscapes and complete silence.
📍 about 1.5 hours by car
Unique winter scenery • photography • silence
Pescara in winter
The seaside city with its harbour, promenade and cafés keeps a pleasant atmosphere even in winter.
Perfect for a short trip, lunch by the sea or a walk along the coast.
📍 about 20–25 minutes by car
Cafés • restaurants • sea without crowds