Abruzzo region
Roads in the Abruzzo region are often small mountain roads. The route to Casa Martin will take you through some mountains, although most of the journey from Teramo goes via a well-maintained motorway. The drive to Rome takes three hours and traffic is light until near the capital.
The nearest beach in Guillianova is about 50 minutes away. The Grand Sasso mountains with a natural park and a ski centre can be reached in about an hour.
The village of Bisenti is a 10-minute drive away from the villa. In the village you can find everyday facilities such as a grocery store, restaurants, a postal office and a gas station.
The nearest bigger town is Teramo, with about 50,000 inhabitants and good services. Teramo is a 40-minute drive away from the villa. There is also a shopping centre called Grand Sasso near Teramo.
Nearest shopping centres (Centro Commerciale)
Gran Sasso
The nearest shopping centre, located close to Teramo. Free parking and a big grocery store.
Citta’ Sant’Angelo
Shopping centre with small noutiques and outlets.
Val Vibrata
Big shopping centre with lots of specialty shops.
Beaches (Spiaggia) There are swimming beaches everywhere on the coast.
Giulianova
Which is easily accessible by highway from the direction of Teramo. There is usually a free parking space.
La Nelide
Peaceful beach in the direction of Pescara (Silvi). Sun loungers can be paid to the restaurant for about 10 e/two pieces.
Nearby restaurants and cafes:
Agriturismo Domus, Colle Marmo- Our friend Roberto’s restaurant about a kilometer from Casa Martin.
Pino Verde, Bisenti. Lunch on weekdays. Also the menu. Pizza from the wood oven on Saturdays. Also coffee, drinks and ice cream.
Café Donatella, Bisenti. Drinks, pastries, small salty and self-made ice cream (gelato)
Un Passo dal Mare, Elice. Fish restaurant in the direction of Pescara from Casa Martin.
Enoteca Centrale, Teramo. Wine and food restaurant.
Pizzeria Don Miguel, Teramo. You can quickly buy a variety of pizza slices.
Kahvila Yo! ice & coffee, Teramo. Good ice cream bar.
Pizzeria L´ottava Meraviglia, Val Vomano. Round fresh pizzas to take away or to eat on the spot.
Turkish food kebab & pizza, Teramo. Excellent kebab.
Il Gambero, Arsita ( lähellä Bisentiä ). Fish and seafood.
With Google Maps, you can find many good restaurants in the vicinity. A table reservation must be made at some of the restaurants. Please note that the opening hours of the restaurants vary greatly.