Pineto
Welcome to Pineto: A town washed by the Adriatic Sea
Hello everyone! Today, I'll talk to you about Pineto, a beautiful Italian town located on the Adriatic coast, in Abruzzo. Inhabited by about 14,446 people, Pineto was called "Villa Filiani" until 1930 when the Mutignano municipality was moved there due to the rapid population growth of the new town.
The geographic location of Pineto
Pineto borders Roseto degli Abruzzi to the north, Silvi to the south, and Atri to the west. In addition to the capital, the municipal territory includes numerous hamlets and places, including Scerne, a seaside resort on the Adriatic coast located 5 km to the north, and Mutignano, a historic village dating back to the Middle Ages, located at 321 m and 6 km from Pineto.
The climate in Pineto
Pineto has a warm temperate climate, with mild winters and warm but not scorching summers. The average annual temperature is around 16.5 degrees Celsius, with an average of 8.5 degrees Celsius in the coldest month (January) and 25.5 degrees Celsius in the hottest months (July and August). The average annual rainfall is 785 meters.
A brief history of Pineto
The name Mutignano has undergone several transformations over the centuries. According to the most accredited theory, the name would derive from the Roman personal name "Mutius," which later became "Mut(t)inius." The hamlet "Mutignani" belonged to Berardo, abbot of the abbey of San Giovanni in Venere, in the twelfth century. In 1275, Giordano, abbot of San Giovanni in Venere, asked to swear allegiance to his shares of possession of "Mitignano." In 1462, Ferdinando I of Naples restored to Giulio Antonio I Acquaviva d'Aragona his father's possessions, including the town of "Mitignani." In 1502, Luigi XII of France confirmed to Andrea Matteo III Acquaviva the hamlet "Mutignani." In 1659, "Villa Mutignani" consisted of a castle of about a thousand inhabitants. In 1729, the coastal territory of Villa Filiani, now known as Pineto, was inhabited since ancient times, as evidenced by the findings of bricks dating back to Roman times. The Cerrano creek was a valid landing until the Middle Ages and was known as the Ancient port of Atri. Here stands the Cerrano Tower today.
Pineto today
Pineto is a renowned medium Adriatic seaside resort. In 2006, it obtained numerous assignments of the Blue Flag recognition. Ideal for a summer holiday, Pineto offers tourists a wide range of activities, including swimming, scuba diving, hiking and cycling, and a vivid nightlife.
Greetings
Now that you have an overview of Pineto, I recommend that you book a trip to visit this wonderful town on the Adriatic coast. I wish you an unforgettable stay and many emotions!
