A fantastic Hotel located on the beach at Ortona a Mare. It has 9 floors with 65 rooms. There are 80 bathrooms, private apartments, taverna, bars, swimming pool and parking lots. In addition there is more than 10,000 sq. metres of beach. Please call for more details.
ORTONA - CHIETI PROVINCE
Ortona’s strategic position on the Adriatic coast has meant two things. Firstly, it has been ransacked throughout history by invading armies and secondly, it has now developed into one of the largest commercial and industrial ports in the Adriatic.
The renowned ‘Battle of Ortona’ took place in 1943 during World War II, between the Nazis and Allied troops, mainly Canadian. This hand-to-hand fighting caused much damage to the town and just to the south is a Commonwealth War Cemetery.
In spite of this, Ortona is a pleasing seaside resort with many shops, bars and restaurants to cater for its 24,013 inhabitants. There is also a weekly market which is held every Thursday, in the town centre.
It is close to the delightful 'Trabocchi' coast and Ortona's Aragon Castle, built in 1448. Both are worth a visit.
DRIVING DISTANCES/TRAVEL TIMES (subject to traffic)
Abruzzo International Airport - 25 km/26 mins
Ancona/Le Marche Airport - 198 km/2 hr 1 min
Rome Fiumicino Airport - 261 km/2 hr 36 min
Rome Ciampino Airport - 234 km/2 hr 21 min
Adriatic Coast at Ortona - 0 km/0 min
Skiing at Passo Lanciano - 50 km/1 hr 3 min
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