Located on the Adriatic coastline, Francavilla al Mare (CH) has a population of around 26,000 residents, which swells in the summer with the influx of tourists from other parts of Italy and from other countries.
It is unusual in the fact that the town is spread along the coastline for 7.3 km and just 3 km inland. Take a walk along the coastline on the pistaciclabile (walk and cycle track) and you will find around 50 Lido’s to choose from, which are open from around mid May to mid September, offering everything from coffee and soft drinks to restaurant meals.
The beach of Francavilla is golden sand some parts of it set aside as free beach where you can take your own parasol and deck chairs. This year, 2021, it has been named a Blue Flag beach.
Unfortunately the town itself was destroyed by the Americans and Nazis in 1944 and only the Michetti convent remains, the rest of the town had to be rebuilt.
The major sites to see in Francavilla are the Michetti Convent, Michetti Museum, The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore and the Sirena Palace.
There is a carnival held twice a year in February and July with huge caricatures driven down the coast road. Every year there is a different theme sometimes poking fun at Italian political members.
During the summer months there are many outdoor events from concerts to fashion shows held at various locations throughout the town. One year Gloria Gaynor did a concert, free for all those who could attend.
The patron saint of Francavilla is San Franco whose day is celebrated on 18th August with fireworks.
The town has several supermarkets, butchers, greengrocers, delis, fishmongers, hairdressers, post offices, banks, ice cream parlours together with many bars and restaurants.
There is a market held every Wednesday.
These are just a few of the restaurants to choose from.
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There are over 250 walking trails.
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and over 1000 road and mountain bike trails
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