Martinsicuro
Martinsicuro: the first beach of Abruzzo
Hello friends, today I will talk about Martinsicuro, an Italian municipality of 16260 inhabitants in the Teramo province of Abruzzo, which borders to the north with the Marche municipalities of San Benedetto del Tronto and Monteprandone, to the east with the Adriatic Sea, to the south with the municipality of Alba Adriatica and to the west with the municipality of Colonnella. Martinsicuro is known as the ''First Beach of Abruzzo'' because it is the first municipality in the region, coming from the north, to overlook the middle Adriatic.
Physical geography
Martinsicuro is located in the Val Vibrata and is identified as ''Zone 3'', that is low seismicity area, while in the Climatic Classification of Italian municipalities it is marked as ''Zone C''.
History
The first settlements date back to the Bronze Age, when traces of a settlement on the hill overlooking the Tronto river in Colle di Marzio were found. Subsequently, the city became a Roman colony, called ''Truentum'' at the mouth of the Tronto river, and was mentioned by various authors of the time such as Gaio Plinio Secondo, Strabo and Marco Tullio Cicero. In the 3rd century BC, the city became a Roman municipality called ''Castrum Truentinum''.
The archaeological excavations carried out at the mouth of the Tronto river have allowed the ancient city to be located, which remained uncertain for several centuries, and to carry out a detailed reconstruction of the urban areas of the city, including the ''Macellum'' in the immediate vicinity of the port and the commercial district.
Tourist attractions
Martinsicuro offers many tourist attractions, including its fine and golden sandy beaches, its natural landscapes, the historic village, the marina, the Church of San Luca Evangelista and the Torre del Cerrano, a 15th century coastal tower that guards important underwater archaeological treasures.
The historic village of Martinsicuro, located on a hill a few kilometers from the sea, still preserves its medieval urban structure with narrow alleyways and the castle belonging to the Acquaviva family.
The marina of Martinsicuro, called ''Porto di Approdo Turistico'', is located next to the promenade and offers a beautiful view of the Abruzzo coast. In addition, it hosts a series of commercial activities including bars, restaurants and shops.
Events and traditions
Martinsicuro offers a long series of events and traditions throughout the year, including the Fair of Sant'Antonio Abate, the Feast of San Martino and the Fair of the Sea.
The Fair of Sant'Antonio Abate, patron saint of Martinsicuro, takes place on January 17th and is a very important event in which the ''blessed bread'' is blessed and processions, stalls and fireworks displays take place.
The Feast of San Martino, which takes place on November 11th, is a popular festival where numerous stalls are set up with local products and chestnuts.
The Fair of the Sea, which takes place in summer, is an event that celebrates the sea and the maritime tradition of the city. There are food stands, markets and live music performances.
What to eat in Martinsicuro
Martinsicuro is famous for its traditional Abruzzo cuisine, which includes first courses such as ''pasta alla chitarra'' with pork ragout, arrosticini, grilled meats and fresh Mediterranean fish.
In particular, you should try the ''Ciauscolo'', a typical fragrant and spicy salami from Marche, the ''Pizza di Pasqua'', made with eggs, cheese and salami and the ''Crescia sfogliata'', a focaccia stuffed with cheese and vegetables.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Martinsicuro is a very interesting city to visit, especially for those who want to spend their holidays by the sea enjoying the natural and cultural beauties of the area. I hope this article has been useful to you and has given you an idea of what to visit and what to taste during your visit to Martinsicuro. See you soon with new articles!
