Tortoreto (Abruzzo)

The beach of Tortoreto

Tortoreto is a coastal town of the province of Teramo, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It has two distinct parts. The old town is on a hill not far from the Adriatic Sea. The new part, usually referred to as Tortoreto Lido, is seaside and located next to SS 16. During summer season the main economic activity is tourism. Its geographic position, climate, facilities and environmental projects, have all been planned or used to further tourism. Tortoreto has been awarded the European Blue Flag in 1992 and, then, from 1998 until 2018. Fishing was a common activity in Tortoreto before tourism and it continues on a smaller scale to the present.

Abruzzo Highlights

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Rose window of Santa Maria di Collemaggio
L’Aquila in Abruzzo Named Italian Capital of Culture for 2026

The announcement coincides with the forthcoming 15-year anniversary of a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the town and surrounding areas in 2009. Mayor Pierluigi Biondi said that the title will aid in rebuilding the social fabric of the community. 

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Chefs Massimo Bottura (Osteria Francescana) and Niko Romito (Reale) are tied for the top spot in the new 2024 guide from leading Italian food and wine publisher, Gambero Rosso.

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Sunset view from Al Murè
48 Hours in Provincia di Chieti

With 48 hours to spend in Abruzzo’s most populated province, you can get a taste of village life, relax at the beach, and hike up to a castle in the mountains. Here’s how to do it all.

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How the Little Town of Casoli Won the Hearts of Rai 3 (and the Rest of Italy)

Casoli’s recent placement in the Borgo dei Borghi contest is big news in this little hilltop town. We sat down with the staff of Palazzo Ricci, a fractional ownership club breathing new life into the borgo, to learn more. 

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Recipes From Abruzzo

Recipes
pasta
Chitarrina or Fedelini with Tuna Ragù

The robustly flavored sauce relies on good pantry ingredients: the best-tinned tuna and anchovies you can procure, excellent capers, and high-quality canned (or home-canned) tomatoes. 

 

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Pizza Dolce Teramana: Layer Cake Specialty of Abruzzo

This show-stopper of a cake from Abruzzo has three layers of flavored sponge cake and two layers of rich custard for a decadent dessert.

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torcelli
Torcetti (or Ciambelline) al Vino: Ring-Shaped Cookies for When Guests Come Calling

These ring-shaped cookies, common in central and southern Italy, are made with olive oil and wine — perfect for setting out on the table with coffee or tea when guests drop by.

 

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Soffione di Ricotta
Soffione di Ricotta

In Abruzzo, the soffione is a traditional Easter dessert, though its growing popularity means you can now find it year-round in many bakeries throughout the region.

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saffron sagne e ceci
Sagne e Ceci: Abruzzese Pasta with Chickpeas

Legumes form the base for this Abruzzese country-style soup, a humble but delicious dish that uses not only the chickpeas, but also their cooking liquid, leaving nothing to waste.

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