📍 Pescara

119,455 residents

📍 Location Map

Village Details

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Coordinates 42.310262, 13.95759
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Population 119,455 residents
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Walkability 3.3/5 — Good
Liveability 2/5 — Fair
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Area 120.0 km²
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Elevation 205m
Province: Abruzzo

🏠 Housing & Cost of Living

Cost of Living (estimated):

• Average monthly cost: €1,920/month

📊 Walkability & Liveability Scores

🚶 Walkability: 3.3/5 — Good
Walkable with some challenges

Walkability is a 1–5 rating of how easy it is to move around without a car. Higher scores mean the town is more pedestrian-friendly and convenient for daily errands.

⭐ Liveability: 2/5 — Fair
For adventurous retirees only

Liveability is a 1–5 rating of everyday comfort, local services, healthcare, transport and cost of living. Higher scores mean a more comfortable and accessible place to live.

🏥 Healthcare Access

Local facilities:

Local hospital with general services, emergency room, geriatrics

Advanced care:

Naples, Palermo, or regional capital for specialized treatments

Notes:

Good for routine care; plan for periodic travel to larger centers for specialized treatments

🚗 Transport & Connectivity

🛣️ Road:

Regional roads connect to major highway network

🚂 Rail:

Local: Regional train connections on main line

Nearest Train Station: Alanno (5.71km)

✈️ Airports:

Nearest International Airport: Rome Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci) (151.89km)

Note: Car or local transport often helpful for daily errands

☀️ Climate

Continental Mediterranean

Alpine/Mountain Climate - Expect significant seasonal variation with potential winter isolation

❄️ Winter

Temperatures: Often below freezing (-5°C to 5°C)

Conditions: Heavy snow is common from December to March

Benefits: Beautiful winter landscapes; Potential for winter sports; Cozy indoor season

Concerns: Villages may be snowed in for days; Essential to stock food and heating fuel; Road access can be blocked; Power outages possible during storms

🌞 Summer

Temperatures: Comfortable 15°C to 25°C

Conditions: Pleasant and cool, ideal for outdoor activities

Benefits: Excellent hiking weather; No excessive heat; Clear mountain air; Long daylight hours

🌟 Best months to visit: June through September for outdoor activities
Year-round: 4-wheel drive or snow chains essential in winter; Heating costs can be significant; Weather changes quickly in mountains

🏪 Local Services & Markets

Service Details Address & Notes
💊 Pharmacy Farmacia Pescara Via Mazzini 105, Pescara
8:30–13:00 & 16:00–20:00 (Monday-Saturday)
📮 Post Office Ufficio Postale Pescara Piazza Roma, Pescara
🛒 Weekly Market Local Market Tuesday and Saturday general markets in main piazza

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