Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
399
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
11100
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
40700
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Region
Abruzzo
Walkability
Very Walkable
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Relatively Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
49
/ 13
Climate Description
Moderate climate, warm summers, mild winters, ample sunshine, balanced rainfall.
Penne
Abruzzo
Historic town in Abruzzo known for medieval architecture, rich culture, and scenic landscapes.
Summary
Penne, a historic town nestled in the Abruzzo region of Italy, is known for its medieval architecture and rich cultural heritage. The town is situated on a mountain crest, surrounded by lush landscapes, and offers a range of attractions including ancient churches, palaces, and museums like the MAMEC. Its cobbled streets reflect its long-standing history dating back to ancient tribes. While the local gastronomy, characterized by traditional dishes and vibrant local festivals, enriches the community, expats may encounter challenges such as navigating narrow alleyways and limited modern amenities. Additionally, the town’s charm can sometimes be overshadowed by bureaucratic hurdles and property issues, particularly in relation to earthquake repairs. Nonetheless, with a friendly local population and proximity to nature reserves and national parks, Penne presents a compelling option for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle amidst Italy’s history.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Mild climate with pleasant seasons and beautiful surroundings.
– Low unemployment rate offers job opportunities for expats.
– Excellent air quality promotes a healthy lifestyle outdoors.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Integration opportunities through community events and local activities.
– Limited tourist presence ensures a tranquil living environment.
– Adequate transportation links to larger cities and regions.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Strong sense of community fosters lasting friendships and connections.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare facilities can lead to longer wait times.
– Public transportation options may not be entirely reliable.
– Job market competition can be challenging for expats.
– Internet speeds may frustrate heavy users or remote workers.
– Smaller town amenities may lack diversity and availability.
– Limited educational facilities could hinder families with children.
– Rural charm may feel isolating for some newcomers.
– Cultural activities may not suit all interests or preferences.
– Weather can be too hot in summer for some.
– Local bureaucracy may test your patience and resolve.
Penne Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
11100
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
40700
Births Per 100 Deaths
40.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Not Touristic
Income per capita (2023)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
18900
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
4878 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Abruzzo Airport (Pescara)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
36min(s)
Abruzzo Airport, located about 4 kilometers from Pescara city centre and approximately 180 kilometers from Rome, is a medium-sized international gateway serving Abruzzo and neighbouring regions such as Molise and Marche. Handling over 700,000 passengers in 2022, the airport connects travellers to 18 destinations across 11 countries, with key routes including London Stansted, Milan, Bucharest, and Malta. Notably, it offers budget-friendly parking options and serves as a hub for low-cost carriers like Ryanair, facilitating both domestic and international travel.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Raffaello Sanzio (Ancona)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
90min(s)
Raffaello Sanzio Airport, also known as Ancona International Airport, is located 12 km west of Ancona in Falconara Marittima, Italy. It caters to over 460,000 passengers annually, with routes primarily across Europe. Major destinations include Munich, London, Paris, and Barcelona, and it hosts airlines such as Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Volotea, offering both seasonal and year-round flights. This airport serves as a gateway to the Marche region, with a mix of business and leisure travel options, connecting internationally through hub airports like Munich.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Ciampino (Rome)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
116min(s)
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is located 12 km southeast of central Rome, close to the Greater Ring Road. It functions primarily as a base for budget airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air, offering connections to key European destinations such as London–Stansted, Budapest, and Bucharest. As a secondary airport to Fiumicino, it serves nearly 6 million passengers annually, providing a convenient alternative with its focus on low-cost carriers.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Montesilvano
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
32min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Montesilvano is comprehensive, linking a variety of key destinations with frequent connections. The station primarily serves the following rail lines:
– **Rail Lines**: The main rail lines that stop here include services between Montesilvano and Pescara Centrale, Teramo, Ancona, Chieti, Roseto degli Abruzzi, and Rome.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Montesilvano to notable destinations such as Pescara Centrale (5 minutes), Teramo (1 hour 3 minutes), Ancona (1 hour 28 minutes), Chieti (23 minutes), Roseto degli Abruzzi (15 minutes), and Rome (3 hours 35 minutes).
– **Train Operators**: The primary train operators at this station are Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of Departures**: The frequency of departures varies per destination, with approximately 28 trains per day to Pescara Centrale, 21 to Teramo and Ancona, 17 to Chieti, and 29 to Roseto degli Abruzzi. Services to Rome have around 13 daily connections.
– **Type of Services**: Stazione di Montesilvano features a mix of regional and high-speed trains, catering to both local and long-distance travel needs.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Silvi
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
34min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Silvi includes:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: Silvi is served primarily by regional lines operated by Trenitalia.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Direct train services connect Silvi to several key destinations including Pescara Centrale (10 minutes), Rome (3 hours 40 minutes), Civitanova Marche-Montegranaro (1 hour 7 minutes), Florence (3 hours 53 minutes), Tortoreto Lido (22 minutes), and Milan (4 hours 20 minutes).
– **Train operators**: The main train operators at Stazione di Silvi are Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of departures**: Frequencies vary by destination. There are approximately 28 trains daily to Pescara, 13 to Rome, and 25 to Civitanova Marche, with the first trains usually around 5:18 AM to 7:06 AM and the last trains around 21:41 PM.
– **Types of trains**: The station primarily handles regional trains, with some connections to high-speed services available on certain routes managed by Trenitalia.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Chieti Madonna delle Piane
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
40min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Chieti Madonna delle Piane includes regional train services operating along the Rome–Sulmona–Pescara railway. Key destinations connected by direct trains encompass Pescara, Sulmona, Teramo, Giulianova, Avezzano, Tivoli, and Rome. Services are operated by Trenitalia, primarily providing regional connections.
Departure frequency is generally hourly, particularly between major destinations like Pescara and Chieti. The station does not support high-speed trains; it focuses on regional services only, ensuring connectivity across various important towns in the Abruzzo and Lazio regions.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
1
Bars
32
Cafes
17
Cinemas
0
Dentists
6
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
0
Health Clinics
9
Hiking Trails
6
Historical Sites
161
Libraries
0
Museums
4
Parks
0
Pharmacies
4
Restaurants
33
Shopping Centres
42
Supermarkets
10
Spas
8
Beach
Name
300 Mt A Nord Foce F. Saline
Driving Distance
30mins
Water Quality Rating
3 - Sufficient
Mountain Resort
Name
Gran Sasso - Campo Imperatore
Driving Distance
57mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
59
Nearest Hospital Name
San Massimo
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
5 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
1
Local Public Healthcare Provider
PESCARA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Abruzzo, healthcare services show considerable variation in quality. Local hospital care ranks low nationally, indicating potentially limited resources. By contrast, the region excels in providing minimally invasive breast cancer surgeries. Treatment timing for STEMI and shorter postoperative stays are moderately efficient. Cardiology services perform well, reflecting competence in managing heart attack readmissions but demonstrate more mixed results in heart failure readmissions. Bone fracture response times suggest room for improvement. Overall healthcare quality is uneven, necessitating careful consideration for potential residents focused on medical care access.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
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Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
18
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
17
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
0
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
101.913
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Relatively Low
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
429
Median
587
Third Quartile
926
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Bottom 30%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Bottom 30%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
[?]
Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Average (41st-50th percentile)
Sunshine
Somewhat High (61st-70th percentile)
Snowfall
High (71st-80th percentile)
Climate Description
Penne enjoys a moderate climate that is conducive to year-round outdoor activities, ideal for magic towns readers, expats, and retirees settling in Italy. Summers are pleasantly warm without being overly hot, making it suitable for exploring the historical streets and lush surroundings. Winters in Penne are relatively mild with occasional snowfall that blankets the town in a picturesque white layer without causing significant disruptions. The town benefits from an ample amount of sunshine throughout the year, ensuring that it rarely feels gloomy. Rainfall is well-distributed across seasons, supporting the vibrant local agriculture and lush landscapes surrounding Penne.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Good
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Air Quality Description
Penne, Italy offers an appealing environment for expats and retirees who prioritize clean air in their choice of residence. The town generally boasts satisfactory air quality, with particularly good ratings in particulate and nitrogen dioxide levels. However, residents and visitors should be aware that ozone levels occasionally approach moderate concern, warranting these sensitive to air quality to take minor precautions during high ozone days. Overall, Penne provides a healthy atmosphere conducive to leisure and outdoor activities, aligning well with the needs of those seeking a serene retirement setting.
Penne, Italy offers an appealing environment for expats and retirees who prioritize clean air in their choice of residence. The town generally boasts satisfactory air quality, with particularly good ratings in particulate and nitrogen dioxide levels. However, residents and visitors should be aware that ozone levels occasionally approach moderate concern, warranting these sensitive to air quality to take minor precautions during high ozone days. Overall, Penne provides a healthy atmosphere conducive to leisure and outdoor activities, aligning well with the needs of those seeking a serene retirement setting.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Penne is accessible via the A25 and SS81 roads, linking it to larger regional hubs. The nearest airports, Abruzzo Airport and Raffaello Sanzio Airport, offer limited international connections. Train stations nearby provide regular service, contributing to moderate overall connectivity for residents and visitors.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Penne, located in Abruzzo, boasts a rich culinary scene rooted in traditional Italian cuisine. Notable dishes include Sagne e Ceci, a pasta with chickpeas, Spaghetti alla Chitarra, and Ravioli con Funghi e Tartufo, highlighting local ingredients such as truffles and fresh vegetables. Local dining options predominantly feature rustic trattorias and pizzerias, offering an authentic taste of Abruzzese fare. While Penne is primarily known for its regional dishes, there are also international dining influences reflected in the variety of eateries available. Notably, Niko Romito runs the acclaimed three-Michelin-starred restaurant Reale in the broader region, although it is not directly in Penne. Overall, the town’s culinary landscape is characterized by simplicity and valuing fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Shopping Overview
The city offers a variety of shopping options, including local boutiques and open-air markets featuring artisanal goods. Residents can access supermarkets for everyday needs and specialty shops for regional products. Malls and larger retail centres are found nearby, catering to diverse shopping preferences. The area supports a blend of traditional markets and modern retail formats, appealing particularly to expats and retirees. This combination allows for both casual browsing and essential shopping in a convenient layout.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Penne, Abruzzo, offers a range of outdoor activities catering to various interests. Visitors can explore the nearby Lake Penne using a nature trail popular with mountain bikers. The area offers bicycle rentals, including electric fat-bikes, for excursions both city-bound and in the countryside. For more guided activities, WolfTour provides hiking, cycling, canoeing, and trekking experiences, with equipment rentals available. The Nicola de Leone Nature Museum offers insights into the area’s biodiversity and conservation efforts. For comprehensive trail maps and further exploration details, resources like Wikiloc and Abruzzoturismo are recommended.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Mild climate with pleasant seasons and beautiful surroundings.
– Low unemployment rate offers job opportunities for expats.
– Excellent air quality promotes a healthy lifestyle outdoors.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Integration opportunities through community events and local activities.
– Limited tourist presence ensures a tranquil living environment.
– Adequate transportation links to larger cities and regions.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Strong sense of community fosters lasting friendships and connections.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare facilities can lead to longer wait times.
– Public transportation options may not be entirely reliable.
– Job market competition can be challenging for expats.
– Internet speeds may frustrate heavy users or remote workers.
– Smaller town amenities may lack diversity and availability.
– Limited educational facilities could hinder families with children.
– Rural charm may feel isolating for some newcomers.
– Cultural activities may not suit all interests or preferences.
– Weather can be too hot in summer for some.
– Local bureaucracy may test your patience and resolve.
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