Framed by the stunning snowy peaks of the Apennine Mountains, Pescara is the gateway to the rugged mountainous area of the Abruzzo region. The land tumbles through hilltop villages and down to the blue waters of the Adriatic Ocean. In the town of Pescara itself, the long ten-mile stretches of wide, clean and sandy beaches, superb food and wine explain why it is a favourite holiday spot among many seeking to enjoy both beach-side relaxation and mountain adventures.
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Facts| Population: | 118,657 (2023) |
| Currency: | Euro, 1€ = 100 cents |
| Emergency Numbers: | 112 is the single European emergency number
Health Emergency: 118
Police: 113
Fire Brigade: 115 |
| Newspapers: | Corriere della Sera: www.corriere.it
La Repubblica: www.repubblica.it
La Stampa: www.lastampa.it
Il Centro (local paper): www.ilcentro.it |
| Opening Hours: | Shops are usually open from Monday to Saturday; some shops may be closed on Monday. General opening hours are from 9am to 1pm and from 4pm to 8pm. Banks are open until around lunchtime and then, they reopen in the afternoon for an hour, closing at around 2:15pm. Larger hypermarkets are open from 9am to 9pm. |
