Vasto is located in the southern Abruzzo and offers the more extended and varied shoreline of the region, one of the best appreciated vacation area.
South east of the historical center, the beautiful sandy beach is spread towards the river Trigno, while north, are set the shoreline of Santa Maria della Penna and the rocky coast of Punta Aderci.
When you will come across the gulf of Vasto Marina, its long beach has adequate facilities, bosting agreeable hotels, sports centers and several campsites.
Vasto historic center is in the upper part, offering tourists various points of interest such as its Castello, a castle of the XIII century, its Palazzo d'Avalos that was built in the 1400's and the bell-tower of Santa Maria Maggiore.