Scafa amid river landscapes, castles and festivals

Scafa between river landscapes and festival culture

Scafa is of interest to travelers who want to combine nature observation and local culture in one travel concept. The Oasi WWF Lago di Alanno-Piano d’Orta extends across 160 hectares in the municipalities of Alanno, Torre de’ Passeri, Bolognano and Scafa along the Pescara River. The wetland provides protection for numerous waterbird species and is an important area for birdwatching. When choosing accommodation in Scafa, you can decide in advance what your main focus will be: Are you primarily interested in observing nature, attending festival dates, or visiting castles and other destinations in the surrounding region?

Nature experience and arrival by train

The Oasi WWF Lago di Alanno-Piano d’Orta can be reached from the Scafa and Torre de’ Passeri railway stations, as well as from the nearby Piano d’Orta station on the Rome–Pescara railway line. The three stations serve as specific starting points for traveling to this natural area. This makes the connection between rail travel and the nature destination easy for you to assess. If you do not want to plan your trip exclusively by car, the stations provide clear guidance for traveling to the Oasi.

Castles around Scafa

Several castles are located in the area around Scafa. These include Castello De Sterlich-Aliprandi, Castel Menardo, Castello Caracciolo and Castello di Salle. Those interested in castles can note these four destinations as different stops in their personal travel planning.

In the wider regional surroundings of Scafa lies the Grotta del Colle, a cave. This adds a different landscape theme to the castles. Travelers who appreciate caves as destinations in addition to historic structures can include the Grotta del Colle when planning activities in the region.

Local festivals and dates

Scafa has its own cultural highlight: The annual patronal festival in honor of S. Maria del Carmelo takes place at the Chiesa Parrocchiale di S. Maria del Carmelo from August 26 to August 28. If you would like to combine your stay with a local festival, this specific period is particularly relevant for personal planning.

ScaFESTAte – L’Estate Scafese is also associated with the period from June to September in Scafa. The patronal festivals of Decontra in Scafa are associated with the period from June 12 to June 14. For travelers interested in festival culture, this provides both a longer period in summer and a clearly defined date in June for travel planning.

By bicycle to Parco Lavino

Parco Lavino can be reached from the railway station via a cycle path suitable for cyclists. If you would like to combine train travel and cycling, this access route can be planned as a specific option for an excursion.

Further destinations

Further destinations for planning your trip to Italy: Cerratina, Collecorvino, Torre De' Passeri, Citta' Sant'angelo, Vicoli, Farindola, Lettomanoppello, Civitella Casanova

To the higher-level travel overview: Pescara.