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Hiring a campervan in Giulianova starts your trip in the middle of the Abruzzo coastline, between the long sandy beaches of the province of Teramo and, on the horizon, the peaks of the Gran Sasso. The old town, built on its hill in the 15th century by Duke Giulio Antonio Acquaviva, who gave it his name, overlooks the fishing harbour and the lido. In about an hour's drive you reach Teramo, Ascoli Piceno, the Laga Mountains or the Trabocchi Coast. Partner company Blurent hands over its vehicles here.
The A14 exit and the expressway to Teramo are close by: you leave town without crossing any large urban area.
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Road trips from Giulianova
1 Torre del Cerrano and the Trabocchi Coast to Vasto
- Giulianova
- Torre del Cerrano
- Pescara
- Ortona
- Fossacesia
- Punta Aderci
- Vasto
- Giulianova
Heading south, the Torre del Cerrano, a 16th-century watchtower at the heart of a marine protected area near Pineto, opens the road. Beyond Pescara the shore turns rocky: Ortona and its Aragonese castle, the abbey of San Giovanni in Venere perched above Fossacesia, then the coves of the Punta Aderci reserve before the old town of Vasto. The trabocchi, wooden fishing platforms, line the route.
Several have become restaurants. Access is often by narrow lanes: leave the vehicle on the coast road and finish on foot.
- Distance
- about 250 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or low-profile motorhome
2 Teramo and the northern side of the Gran Sasso
- Giulianova
- Teramo
- Prati di Tivo
- Isola del Gran Sasso
- Castelli
- Atri
- Giulianova
Teramo, half an hour from the coast, has a Roman theatre and a cathedral with a 14th-century portal. The road then climbs to Prati di Tivo, at the foot of the Corno Piccolo cliffs, where hikes set off towards the massif's high trails. You come back down via the sanctuary of San Gabriele at Isola del Gran Sasso and Castelli, a village of ceramic makers facing Monte Camicia, before returning through Atri and its calanchi, clay hills carved by erosion.
- Distance
- about 200 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or compact motorhome
3 Ascoli Piceno, Amatrice and the Laga Mountains
- Giulianova
- Campli
- Civitella del Tronto
- Ascoli Piceno
- Acquasanta Terme
- Amatrice
- Lake Campotosto
- Montorio al Vomano
- Giulianova
To the north-west, Campli and its Holy Stairs, then the fortress of Civitella del Tronto, lead to Ascoli Piceno, a town of travertine and medieval towers. The Via Salaria climbs the Tronto valley via Acquasanta Terme to Amatrice, still being rebuilt after the 2016 earthquake. The loop then crosses the Laga Mountains, rich in forests and waterfalls, past Lake Campotosto, before heading down the Vomano valley to the sea.
Roads are winding and narrow at altitude: a short vehicle is more at ease.
- Distance
- about 270 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
Weather and seasons
When to go in Giulianova?
Best time
May, June, September and October
May to June, September to October
highs 20 to 26 °C, lows 13 to 18 °C
The best time to leave from Giulianova: the sea warms from 20 °C in May to 25 °C in June and is still 26 °C in September, without the August crowds on the beaches of Roseto and Tortoreto. By June the snow has left the trails on the northern side of the Gran Sasso, and autumn brings the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo grape harvest in the hills around Teramo.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 29 °C, lows 21 °C
High summer: fourteen hours of sunshine a day in July, a sea at 29 °C and beaches covered in parasols from one end of the Teramo coast to the other. Around 15 August, campsites and coastal motorhome areas are packed: book your pitches, and look for cool nights up in the Laga Mountains.
March and April
March to April
highs 14 to 17 °C, lows 6 to 9 °C
March is still rainy, with over 80 mm, then April turns milder with eleven hours of sunshine a day. The sea, at 13 and then 16 °C, is still too cool for swimming: this is the time for art towns such as Ascoli Piceno and Teramo, while snow still whitens the Gran Sasso ridges visible from the beach.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 11 to 16 °C, lows 4 to 9 °C
November is the wettest month, with over 100 mm of rain, then winter stays mild on the Adriatic, around 11 to 12 °C in the afternoon. Many coastal campsites close; the snowy slopes of the Gran Sasso then draw skiers and snowshoe hikers. A heated vehicle is essential for nights close to 4 °C.
Climate in Giulianova, month by month
Most pleasant months: May to October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 °C | 4 °C | 68 mm | 6 h/day | 10 °C |
| Feb | 12 °C | 5 °C | 57 mm | 8 h/day | 10 °C |
| Mar | 14 °C | 6 °C | 82 mm | 9 h/day | 13 °C |
| Apr | 17 °C | 9 °C | 53 mm | 11 h/day | 16 °C |
| May | 21 °C | 13 °C | 66 mm | 12 h/day | 20 °C |
| Jun | 26 °C | 18 °C | 42 mm | 13 h/day | 25 °C |
| Jul | 29 °C | 21 °C | 39 mm | 14 h/day | 29 °C |
| Aug | 29 °C | 21 °C | 32 mm | 13 h/day | 29 °C |
| Sep | 25 °C | 17 °C | 63 mm | 11 h/day | 26 °C |
| Oct | 20 °C | 13 °C | 57 mm | 9 h/day | 21 °C |
| Nov | 16 °C | 9 °C | 102 mm | 7 h/day | 17 °C |
| Dec | 12 °C | 5 °C | 59 mm | 7 h/day | 12 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Pick-up at the Blurent point
Blurent hands over its vehicles in Giulianova at a partner pick-up point called BluPoint; the exact address and appointment time are sent with your booking confirmation. Allow plenty of time: the vehicle check and the walk-through of the equipment take a while, and it is better to tackle the mountain roads to the Gran Sasso or the Laga in daylight.
Parking between the harbour and the lido
The streets of the old town, on the hill, are narrow and steep, and the seafront fills up in summer. Park in an authorised car park near the harbour or the railway station, reading the signs carefully: several towns on the Teramo coast restrict motorhome parking along the lungomare in season.
Towards Teramo and the Gran Sasso tunnel
From the A14 exit serving Teramo, Giulianova and Mosciano Sant'Angelo, an expressway runs to Teramo, where the A24 begins. This toll motorway crosses the massif through the Gran Sasso tunnel, about ten kilometres long, then reaches L'Aquila and Rome: the most direct route from the Adriatic to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Winter equipment in the mountains
On the roads up to Prati di Tivo, Lake Campotosto or into the Laga Mountains, local orders generally require winter tyres or chains on board from mid-November to mid-April. Check the rules in force and the vehicle's equipment at pick-up, because nothing on the coast, where snow is rare, will remind you.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Giulianova
Where can I hire a campervan in Giulianova?
One partner company, Blurent, hands over its vehicles in Giulianova itself. For a wider choice, other partner companies have depots in L'Aquila, 60 km as the crow flies on the other side of the Gran Sasso, and in Ancona and Marotta, further north on the Marche coast. Compare the offers from these cities in the search if your dates are tight.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Giulianova?
The rate depends on the season, the rental length, the type of vehicle and the options; July and August, during the Italian holidays, are the most requested weeks on the coast. Enter your dates in the search: you see the real prices offered in Giulianova, mandatory fees included, and can book straight away.
What is there to see in Giulianova before setting off?
Go up to Giulianova Alta, the upper town, for the octagonal dome of San Flaviano cathedral and the viewpoint over the sea and the Gran Sasso. Down below, the fishing harbour supplies the fish for brodetto, the local fish soup, and a cycle path runs along the seafront: plenty to fill your first evening.
Campervan or motorhome: which to choose from Giulianova?
It depends on your plans. For a mainly beach-based stay between Alba Adriatica and Roseto, a family motorhome easily finds room in the coastal campsites. For the Laga Mountains, the climb to Castelli or the lanes of Civitella del Tronto, a campervan or camper van goes everywhere and is easier to park at the foot of the villages.
Can I do a one-way trip from Giulianova?
L'Aquila, Ancona, Marotta and Rome, 150 km as the crow flies, are also departure cities of our partners: a one-way trip to the capital via the A24, or to the Conero along the coast, is possible. Enter a different return city in the search: only offers that accept it are shown, with any fees included.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Giulianova
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Italy?
A category B licence is enough for campervans and motorhomes under 3.5 tonnes, the most common rental vehicles. A licence issued outside the European Union may require an international driving permit or an official translation. The minimum age and years of driving experience vary by rental company: they are listed in the offer's conditions.
Is the A14 motorway tolled?
Yes, the A14, which runs along the Adriatic, is a toll motorway: take a ticket on entry and pay on exit, in cash or by card, avoiding the yellow lanes reserved for electronic tolling. Most motorhomes fall into class B, slightly more expensive. The free SS16 national road follows the coast but goes through every seaside resort.
How do I get to Giulianova by plane or train?
Abruzzo Airport, in Pescara, is the closest, about fifty kilometres to the south; Ancona airport is further north. Giulianova station is on the Adriatic line, served by trains from Bologna or southern Italy, and a small branch line links it to Teramo. A taxi then takes you to the pick-up point.
Where can I sleep in a motorhome around Giulianova?
Campsites follow one another along the coast, from Alba Adriatica and Tortoreto to Roseto degli Abruzzi, and many are only open from May to September. Inland, municipal motorhome areas and agritourism farms welcome motorhomes. In the Gran Sasso and Laga Mountains National Park, overnight parking is regulated: check before settling in.
When should I book a campervan in Giulianova?
With a single rental company on site, the number of available vehicles is limited: for July and August, book several months ahead, especially around 15 August. For May, June, September or October, a few weeks are often enough. Italian spring holidays, such as 25 April or 1 May, also deserve an early booking.
Can I drive into Ascoli Piceno in a motorhome?
No, the historic centre, around Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Arringo, is a limited traffic zone monitored by cameras: any unauthorised entry leads to a fine, passed on later by the rental company. Park in the car parks on the edge of the centre and finish on foot, along the travertine streets.
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Why start a motorhome trip from Giulianova
Giulianova enjoys a rare position on the Adriatic: the beach at the foot of the town, the Gran Sasso peaks less than an hour and a half away, and two art towns, Teramo and Ascoli Piceno, within half a day. Few departure points make it so easy to alternate swimming, high-altitude hiking and fortified villages, without ever crossing a large city.
Partner company Blurent hands over its vehicles here, and L'Aquila, Ancona, Marotta or Rome, other departure cities of our partners, open up one-way trips towards the Marche or the Tyrrhenian Sea. The climate is pleasant from May to October, with the sea above 25 °C from June to September; in spring and autumn, the beaches of the Teramo coast regain their calm and the Laga forests their colours.