How long does the event last?

Expect about two hours total: a short coastal walk, a guided visit, and a wine and food tasting.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Access involves uneven terrain and steps onto the trabocco; it may not be fully accessible for people with reduced mobility.

What languages are the guides in?

The listing does not specify live guide languages; inquire with the organizer when booking for language needs.

Is food and drink included?

The aperitivo includes a tasting of wines from Cantina Colle Moro paired with regional prodotti tipici abruzzesi as part of the event.

Is this suitable for children?

Children who can safely manage short staircases and stay close to adults can join, but the setting is better suited to older kids and adults.

Sunset Aperitivo on Trabocco Turchino: Wine and Coastal Walk on the Costa dei Trabocchi

Q: Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the Welcome Point San Vito Chietino, Via Lungomare Sud Ericle d’Antoniola at 18:00 as listed.

On the rocky edge of Abruzzo’s Adriatic coast, Aperitivo sul Trabocco Turchino al tramonto invites travelers to watch the sunset from a traditional trabocco and sip wines from Cantina Colle Moro. This experience takes place in Marina di San Vito, a short coastal walk from the town of San Vito Chietino; meeting point is the Welcome Point San Vito Chietino, Via Lungomare Sud Ericle d’Antoniola. The trip combines a panoramic stroll along the Costa dei Trabocchi, a guided visit to the Trabocco Turchino, and an enogastronomic tasting of regional products.

A trabocco is a wooden fishing platform anchored to the cliff by beams and walkways; Trabocco Turchino is a distinctive example of local maritime craftsmanship, built over the limestone shore that defines much of this coastline. Guests follow a path above low cliffs and fossil-rich rock ledges as gulls wheel overhead, arriving at a structure whose origins are practical and communal: the trabocco supported coastal fishing and village life for generations. On arrival a guide with local knowledge explains the rigging, techniques, and stories behind the site. The tasting features wines from Colle Moro paired with cured meats, cheeses, and other prodotti tipici abruzzesi, giving the evening a strong sense of place.

What makes this outing special is the combination of sensory detail and small-scale cultural context: the sound of waves on limestone, the turned wood of the platform, the immediate closeness of the Adriatic horizon at sunset. The event is organized in collaboration with Gruppo Il Bosso, Cantina Colle Moro Wines and the Comune di San Vito Chietino, and it’s designed for small groups—note the minimum of six adults. Access involves uneven terrain and steps; people with limited mobility may find parts of the visit difficult.

Practical notes: arrivals are scheduled at 18:00 at the Welcome Point; plan for roughly two hours including walk, tour, and tasting. Comfortable walking shoes and a light wind layer are essential as the sea breeze gets cooler after sundown. Photography opportunities are plentiful—low light on the trabocco, reflections on the water, and the wooden beams framing the horizon. This is a relaxed, sensory way to learn about the Costa dei Trabocchi while sampling local wine and food, perfect for food-focused travelers, coastal walkers, and anyone curious about Adriatic maritime heritage.

Bookings are managed by organizers and often run seasonally from late spring through early autumn; spaces can fill quickly on warm weekend evenings, so reserve in advance. The visit enhances understanding of coastal livelihoods: you’ll hear about net designs, seasonal catches, and how the trabocco’s geometry copes with winter seas. Children who can manage short staircases often enjoy the drama of the wooden beams; photographers and wine lovers will find reasons to linger.

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.