Giulianova 3-Day Itinerary

The main cathedral in Giulianova, built in the 15th century with a simple brick facade and a tall bell tower. Inside, the wooden ceiling and a few Renaissance frescoes are the highlights.

🕐 Daily 08:00-12:00 & 16:00-19:00

💡 Look for the crypt beneath the altar — it's often open and contains Romanesque columns. Very quiet on weekday afternoons.

A 19th-century neo-Gothic cathedral with a striking rose window and marble interior. The bell tower offers panoramic views for a small fee.

🕐 08:00–12:00, 16:00–19:00 daily

💡 The crypt below contains Roman ruins. Ask the sacristan to unlock it – it's free but often overlooked.

Caffé Marcozzi · ££

Orologio · ££

A large, airy octagonal church built in the 15th century, with a striking brick dome and simple stone interior. It sits in a quiet piazza just off the main street.

🕐 Daily 9am–12pm, 4pm–7pm

💡 Pop in after 4pm when the sun hits the stained glass above the altar — it casts coloured light across the white walls. No dress code, but shoulders covered are appreciated.

A medieval watchtower, the last remnant of the city walls. You can walk around its base for free; interior access is limited but occasionally open during festivals.

🕐 Exterior always accessible

💡 Stand at the base and look up to see the original stonework. It's best photographed in late afternoon light.

16th-century cathedral with a sober stone facade. Inside, a large wooden crucifix by local carver and a notable Neapolitan crib scene.

🕐 Mon-Sat 8am-12pm, 4pm-7pm; Sun 8am-1pm, 4pm-8pm

💡 Check the side chapel on the left for the little-known fresco fragments from the 1400s. Quietest around 4pm on weekdays.

A long, clean seafront promenade with a wide sandy beach. Good for walking, cycling, or sitting on a bench watching the Adriatic. The pier stretches into the sea and gives a fine view back at the town

🕐 24 hours

💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the old town above. Free public showers are at the northern end near the port.

Ristorante Lido Serenella

Spinnaker Beach

A long, free public beach with fine sand and calm waters, backed by a palm-lined promenade. Open year-round, but lifeguards and facilities run June to September

💡 Go to the stretch near Piazza della Marina at sunset for the best light and fewer crowds.

The seafront promenade stretches for several kilometres, with a wide pedestrian path lined with palm trees and benches. Good for a walk or bike ride with views

💡 Go at sunset for the best light and fewer crowds. The free public beach access points are between stabilimenti.

A small, focused museum in a former monastery housing a collection of medieval and Renaissance religious art, including a wooden crucifix and painted panels. Fr

💡 Check the opening times online before visiting, as it sometimes closes for lunch. The cloister courtyard is a nice spot for a quiet sit afterwards.

Weekly outdoor market selling local produce, cheese, olive oil, clothing, and household goods along Corso Umberto I.

💡 Arrive before 10am for the freshest fruit and to avoid crowds. Bring small change—most vendors don't take cards.

Caprice

Pizzeria Walden