Pineto is a beach resort on the Adriatic coast of Abruzzo, about 40 km south of Pescara in the province of Teramo. It takes its name from the pine woods that back the beach — planted in their thousands in the 1920s — and the coastline holds a Blue Flag designation for water quality and services.
Just outside town stands the Torre di Cerrano, a well-preserved 16th-century coastal watchtower built by Charles V to guard against Ottoman raids. It now serves as the headquarters of the Torre del Cerrano Marine Protected Area — one of the few protected marine zones on the Adriatic, with clear water and good snorkelling. The beach and pine forest park stretches along the seafront, with shaded cycling and walking paths that make it pleasant even outside swimming season.
Pineto is a popular summer destination for Italian families. The Gran Sasso massif is visible from the beach on clear days, a reminder that you are in one of the greenest and least touristy corners of Italy.