The Trabocchi Coast is a section of the Abruzzese coastline that goes from the town of Ortona and extends to Vasto. It owes its name to the “trabocchi”, stilt houses (palafitti), that are located a few meters from the shore.
For many, the best beaches in Abruzzo are found on this splendid stretch of coast. However, the Trabocchi Coast goes beyond virgin beaches with crystal clear waters, it is a place that undoubtedly defines part of the identity of the region, and that is also home to some of the most beautiful villages in Italy (Rocca San Giovanni), iconic places (Eremo Dannunziano), places of religious worship (Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere) and of course excellent places to taste the best of the culinary tradition in Abruzzo.
What is a trabocco?
The Trabocco is an old fishing machine, as well as a house, built with material from the “Pino d’Aleppo”, which makes it resistant to sea salt and the strong winds that sometimes hit the Adriatic Sea. Its origin is not clear and dates back many centuries. Some of them are still operating, and what could attract more attention is that they were also converted into restaurants.
So we asked ourselves, what would it be like to dine in a trabocco under the light of the sunset?
Trabocco Cala Turchino
Trabocco Punta Cavalluccio
How to book
Being at sea, tasting delicious dishes and typical wines of the region with the sound of the waves in the background, while watching the sunset fall over the Adriatic Sea, make dining in a trabocco a truly fascinating experience. This is why reservations must be made well in advance.
We decided to go to the Trabocco Punta Cavalluccio, and make the reservation a month before our arrival, following the contacts published on their website.
Trabocco Punta Cavalluccio
The Trabocco Punta Cavalluccio is perhaps one of the most beautiful on the entire coast. It was built in 1887 and belongs to the Verì family, considered the oldest of all the “traboccanti”. The trabocco is located a few meters from the shore and from it, the panorama is simply spectacular.
The entrance to the trabocco is made up of a small bridge that goes from the seashore to the trabocco itself. The structure is made entirely of wood and is full of decorations that allude to the sea.
We were received by a hostess, who gave us the possibility to choose the table. We, of course, chose a table close to the edges of the trabocco to have a clean and clear view of both the sea and the coast.
Fun fact: the same day as our dinner, we were exploring the town of Pennapiedimonte, a charming little town with less than 500 inhabitants, located in the Maiella. Yes, you read correctly, the Maiella, the mother mountain of Abruzzo. In the afternoon we were in the mountain and in the evening we had dinner on the Adriatic Sea. . . nothing bad at all!!
The Dinner
When it comes to eating, Abruzzo is the perfect place. On this occasion, the trabocco offers a fixed menu with a price of 70 euros, not including drinks. The dinner consisted of approximately 10 courses, which included antipasto, first course, second course, a dessert, a liquor and finally the coffee. As for the drink, we opted for two glasses of rosé wine, but the selection is wide, the menu is made up of a varied range of the best wines of the region.
Our stay at the trabocco lasted approximately three hours. During dinner, you have the possibility to get up from your table and walk through the trabocco. You can take photos, pay attention to every detail of the structure, or simply stand by the edge to take in the wonderful scenery you’re in.
Dining practically at sea, accompanied by the sound of the waves while we watched the colors of the sunset fall to the horizon, made this dinner a unique experience that we could repeat infinite times.
A must do in Abruzzo: dining in a Trabocco
August 08, 2022
The Trabocchi Coast is a section of the Abruzzese coastline that goes from the town of Ortona and extends to Vasto. It owes its name to the “trabocchi”, stilt houses (palafitti), that are located a few meters from the shore.
For many, the best beaches in Abruzzo are found on this splendid stretch of coast. However, the Trabocchi Coast goes beyond virgin beaches with crystal clear waters, it is a place that undoubtedly defines part of the identity of the region, and that is also home to some of the most beautiful villages in Italy (Rocca San Giovanni), iconic places (Eremo Dannunziano), places of religious worship (Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere) and of course excellent places to taste the best of the culinary tradition in Abruzzo.
Trabocco Punta Cavalluccio
What is a trabocco?
The Trabocco is an old fishing machine, as well as a house, built with material from the “Pino d’Aleppo”, which makes it resistant to sea salt and the strong winds that sometimes hit the Adriatic Sea. Its origin is not clear and dates back many centuries. Some of them are still operating, and what could attract more attention is that they were also converted into restaurants.
So we asked ourselves, what would it be like to dine in a trabocco under the light of the sunset?
How to book
Being at sea, tasting delicious dishes and typical wines of the region with the sound of the waves in the background, while watching the sunset fall over the Adriatic Sea, make dining in a trabocco a truly fascinating experience. This is why reservations must be made well in advance.
We decided to go to the Trabocco Punta Cavalluccio, and make the reservation a month before our arrival, following the contacts published on their website.
Trabocco Punta Cavalluccio
The Trabocco Punta Cavalluccio is perhaps one of the most beautiful on the entire coast. It was built in 1887 and belongs to the Verì family, considered the oldest of all the “traboccanti”. The trabocco is located a few meters from the shore and from it, the panorama is simply spectacular.
The entrance to the trabocco is made up of a small bridge that goes from the seashore to the trabocco itself. The structure is made entirely of wood and is full of decorations that allude to the sea.
We were received by a hostess, who gave us the possibility to choose the table. We, of course, chose a table close to the edges of the trabocco to have a clean and clear view of both the sea and the coast.
Fun fact: the same day as our dinner, we were exploring the town of Pennapiedimonte, a charming little town with less than 500 inhabitants, located in the Maiella. Yes, you read correctly, the Maiella, the mother mountain of Abruzzo. In the afternoon we were in the mountain and in the evening we had dinner on the Adriatic Sea. . . nothing bad at all!!
The Dinner
When it comes to eating, Abruzzo is the perfect place. On this occasion, the trabocco offers a fixed menu with a price of 70 euros, not including drinks. The dinner consisted of approximately 10 courses, which included antipasto, first course, second course, a dessert, a liquor and finally the coffee. As for the drink, we opted for two glasses of rosé wine, but the selection is wide, the menu is made up of a varied range of the best wines of the region.
Our stay at the trabocco lasted approximately three hours. During dinner, you have the possibility to get up from your table and walk through the trabocco. You can take photos, pay attention to every detail of the structure, or simply stand by the edge to take in the wonderful scenery you’re in.
Dining practically at sea, accompanied by the sound of the waves while we watched the colors of the sunset fall to the horizon, made this dinner a unique experience that we could repeat infinite times.