Coast/Beach The closest beaches of the Adriatic are 30 mins drive. Silvi Marina has miles and miles of beautiful golden sand, fantastic restaurants and good facilities. For less developed areas go further north or south of Pescara to Roseto, Pineto or Vasto.
Golf There are 3 gof courses within an hour's drive of Casa Mimosa.
Travel Pescara airport (daily flights from Stansted during the summer months, 3 times/week during the winter), is 35 mins drive from Casa Mimosa. Ancona Airport is 1 hour 45 mins and Rome is just over 2 hours. Use of a car is essential. Driving from England is not prohibitive - 2 days with a one night stop over.
Distances The closest town is Castiglione Messer Raimondo - a medieval hill top town. Atri and Penne are a short distance away - both have beautiful historic churches, piazzas, market days aswell as supermarkets, banks etc. The National parks are a short drive away - visit the amazing Grotte di stiffe - caves with waterfalls etc, lakes and wildlife sanctuaries.
Further details The closest village shop for fresh bread, milk, veg etc is 2 mins away. There are 2 supermarkets within 5 mins drive and 2 hypermarkets 35 mins drive. The local award winning winery is 7 mins drive and must not be missed! There is a bank and ATM in the village of Piane - 7 mins drive. There are many restaurants, pizzerias within 10 mins drive.
