What is the minimum age?

Minimum age is 10 years; participants should be used to walking on similar terrain.

Poles can be rented for an additional fee; you may also bring your own.

What happens in bad weather?

The guide may modify or cancel the route for safety due to weather or sea spray; check communications before departure.

How long is the walk and how strenuous is it?

Approximately 6 km over about three hours with only about five metres of elevation change—classified as easy/Turistico.

Are restroom facilities available?

Public facilities exist at the Welcome Point and in Marina di San Vito before departure; facilities are limited along the coastal path.

Moonlit Nordic Walk to Trabocco Turchino on Costa dei Trabocchi

Q: Where do we meet?

Meet at the Welcome Point San Vito Chietino in via Lungomare Sud Ericle d’Antoniola as listed in the tour details.

On the Costa dei Trabocchi, the Nordic Walking serale al Trabocco Turchino transforms an ordinary evening into a calm, tactile coastal expedition. Located on the Abruzzo shore of the Adriatic, this three‑hour guided outing gathers at the Welcome Point San Vito Chietino in via Lungomare Sud Ericle d’Antoniola and follows roughly 6 kilometres of the flat Via Verde walking path toward the Trabocco del Turchino. The official classification is T/Turistico with only about five metres of elevation change, making the route accessible to most walkers aged ten and up.

The scene is simple and striking: a long ribbon of paved shore path, low cliffs and pebbled beaches, the repetitive rhythm of waves, and the insect chorus of cicadas. The route ends at one of the coast’s most emblematic structures—the trabocco—a timber fishing platform built on stilts that dates back generations and once supported traditional, communal fishing practices. At night the trabocco’s timbers read like shadow‑drawn geometry against the sky; guides open the structure for a quiet, exclusive visit and set up a telescope so small constellations and lunar features come close enough to study.

The trip emphasizes technique and presence. Your guide begins with a compact Nordic Walking lesson—pole placement, cadence and posture—so participants can amplify their pace without extra strain. The pace then eases into a steady, social rhythm where conversation dips in and out with long views of open water. Group size is capped at twenty to preserve the shoreline and maintain an intimate atmosphere; the activity is suitable for families and travelers who prefer low‑impact nighttime exploration.

Practical details that matter: poles are available for rent for those who do not bring their own; the meeting point is centrally placed in Marina di San Vito, easy to reach from nearby San Vito Chietino. Wear sturdy shoes with good grip for occasional wet rock and a headlamp or strong torch for paths between streetlights. The guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary for safety if weather, sea conditions or public regulations require changes.

This evening walk is a quiet alternative to daytime sightseeing—perfect for visitors who want to experience the Adriatic’s moods after dark. Bring a jacket for wind off the sea, and stay until the group’s telescope session: the combination of coastal architecture, nocturnal soundscape and starlit sky creates a focused, almost meditative experience that highlights why the Costa dei Trabocchi remains a distinctive stretch of Italy’s coastline. Book this tour for a short, low‑effort night that connects natural observation with local tradition; it’s ideal for people who want gentle exercise, clear coastal views, and quiet star gazing, and it complements daytime hiking or seafood tasting along Abruzzo’s lesser‑visited shore on warm summer evenings and beyond.

About Cooperativa Il Bosso

Cooperativa Il Bosso is a cooperative that organizes guided outdoor and cultural experiences across Abruzzo.

The cooperative offers a diverse catalog of more than twenty guided tours and activities, including mountain treks, e-bike routes, canoe and kayak excursions, and intimate cultural events. Featured itineraries include treks to Le Gole del Salinello with Grotta Sant’Angelo and Cascate di Caccamo, ascents of Corno Grande and Monte Amaro, sunset hikes to Rocca Calascio and Campo Imperatore, and rides along the Costa dei Trabocchi from Fossacesia to the Promontorio Dannunziano. Many experiences highlight local heritage such as Navelli’s saffron territories, Piccolomini Castle, and the Chiesa di San Pietro ad Oratorium. Water-based options explore the clear Tirino River, the Trabocchi coastline, and kayak routes like Ripari di Giobbe. Specialized offerings include family-friendly e-bike rides, donkey-assisted walks on Campo Imperatore, stargazing and sunset picnics on Serra di Navelli, and the Espressioni Artistiche e Territoriali festival. Local guides and experts lead the activities, providing contextual history, natural interpretation, and logistical support. Cooperativa Il Bosso partners with agriturismi and local sites, and structures trips to suit varying ability levels from easy coastal e-bike tours to challenging Apennine ascents. Booking information, exact meeting points, and detailed itineraries are provided per experience. The cooperative emphasizes respectful engagement with natural and cultural sites, aiming to connect participants with Abruzzo’s landscapes, traditions, and biodiversity. Activities include picnics, local food tastings, and educational visits to the Centro Visita del Lupo a Popoli Terme. Tailored itineraries for families, couples, and experienced hikers are available.