Renting villa in Castelli Sept 2wk, day trips from there. How are roads/times from Rome,Pescara,Venice. advice

Question

Is it an easy drive from Rome to Castelli? Family in Pescara, Torre di Passieri and Rome. We want to drive to some main cities as well but also relax at the beach. Can we drive north along the coast easily from Pescara?

Answer 1

While I haven't been to Castelli, I have driven around Abruzzo alot.  The roads are good and relatively easy to navigate.  Between Rome, Pescara, and Venice is all Autostrade (Highway).  It looks like you've picked a beautiful place to stay - right near Gran Sasso - the tallest mountain in the Apennines.  Abruzzo is like Tuscany, only better, because there are fewer tourists and lots of beautiful, tall, snow-capped mountains.  Make sure you take day trips to L'Aquila, Lago Campotosto, Scanno, Sulmona, Penne, Atri, and Citta San'Angelo.  Enjoy!

Answer 2

yes you can and nice trip.