Port of Pescara, Maritime port in Pescara, Italy

The Port of Pescara lies at the mouth of the Pescara River on the Adriatic and has two parts: the river port-canal, with two guardian moles set 500 metres to the north-east on stilts, and the Marina di Pescara tourist harbour built just south of the mouth between 1984 and 1989. The marina covers over 200,000 square metres, with depths of 5 metres at the commercial pier and 7 metres at the east dock.

The port was developed in the late 19th century to provide deeper waters for larger vessels and safer shipping operations. The infrastructure grew over time to meet the area's growing maritime trade needs.

The port serves as a working center for fishing boats and shows how the sea has shaped life in this coastal area. You can watch fishermen and their daily routines, seeing how the ocean remains central to the community.

The harbor is accessible to visitors who want to watch maritime activity and see working fishing boats up close. Morning visits tend to be most rewarding, as that is when fishing vessels return and the port is busiest.

The ferry link to Split was run by the Italian company Snav with small modern hydrofoils, but the service was moved to the Port of Ortona, leaving Pescara without that maritime tourism connection. The port's shallow water and the silting of the Pescara river have repeatedly forced expensive dredging.