Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella, Nature reserve beach in San Donato, Ortona, Italy
Spiaggia di Punta Acquabella is a nature reserve beach in San Donato, Ortona, featuring sand and pebbles along the Adriatic shoreline. The clear waters meet Mediterranean plants and vegetation that frame the coastal landscape.
The area contains ruins of Torre del Moro, a 16th-century watchtower built during the Kingdom of Naples to defend against Turkish pirates. This fortification was one of several defensive structures that protected the Mediterranean coast.
The beach shares its location with a Canadian War Cemetery, a place of remembrance for soldiers who died during the conflict. This historical presence shapes how visitors experience the site, mixing natural beauty with solemn memory.
Access to certain areas requires caution due to cliff instability, with marked paths leading from the cemetery area through the reserve. Wearing sturdy shoes and following designated routes helps ensure a safe visit to the beach.
The reserve includes olive groves and vineyards producing Trebbiano and Montepulciano grapes, giving the coastal area a rural character. This blend of shoreline and farmland offers visitors an unexpected view of how the land has been used beyond just recreation.
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