Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
172
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
40900
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.
72100
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Region
Abruzzo
Walkability
Walker’s Paradise
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.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
198
/ 124
Climate Description
Mild winters, sunny summers; comfortable year-round. Moderate rainfall, ideal for active living.
Vasto
Abruzzo
Seaside town with a vibrant culture, strong agriculture and fishing economy, and excellent beaches.
Summary
Vasto, a charming seaside town in Abruzzo, offers expats and retirees a blend of cultural richness and natural beauty. Known for its stunning coastline, Vasto is just a short drive to the nearest airport and only a few kilometers from excellent beaches. The town thrives on agriculture and fishing, with local markets showcasing fresh seafood and traditional Abruzzese cuisine. Community engagement is strong, with lively festivals that celebrate both history and local gastronomy.
However, potential drawbacks include the lesser availability of specialized healthcare services compared to larger cities, which might concern retirees requiring frequent medical attention. Additionally, while air quality is generally excellent, the infrastructure may present challenges for those accustomed to urban amenities. Nonetheless, Vasto remains an inviting destination with a friendly atmosphere and a laid-back lifestyle, making it a compelling option for those seeking a peaceful retirement in Italy.
✅ Pros
– Beautiful coastal scenery and stunning natural landscapes.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Pleasant Mediterranean climate with mild winters.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger cities.
– Low unemployment rate offering better job prospects.
– Good air quality enhancing overall well-being.
– Well-connected transportation options for easy travel.
– Integration opportunities with welcoming local community.
– Sufficient healthcare facilities catering to residents’ needs.
– Limited tourist crowds providing a peaceful lifestyle.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality could be significantly improved for residents’ needs.
– Limited educational facilities may not suit families with children.
– Internet connectivity can be unreliable in certain areas.
– Some amenities may be lacking compared to larger cities.
– Transportation options may not always be timely or frequent.
– Local job market can be competitive despite low unemployment.
– Cultural activities may feel repetitive after some time.
– Weather can be too hot during summer months occasionally.
– Limited nightlife options might not appeal to younger residents.
– Language barrier can be challenging for non-Italian speakers.
Vasto Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
40900
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.
72100
Births Per 100 Deaths
50.0
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.
Some Tourism
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.
20900
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.
3587 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
39min(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
98min(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
Karol Wojtyla (Bari)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
103min(s)
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport is located approximately 8 kilometres northwest of Bari, Italy, and serves as a significant hub in the Puglia region. It handled over 6 million passengers in 2023, largely acting as a focus city for low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Volotea. The airport connects to numerous European cities, with main routes including destinations such as London, Paris, Milan, and Istanbul, and benefits from seasonal services to cities like New York and Vienna, marking it as a convenient base for both domestic and international travel.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Porto di Vasto
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
7min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Porto di Vasto includes connections primarily via Trenitalia. The key rail lines stopping here facilitate travel to significant destinations such as Lecce, Rome, Pescara Centrale, Bari, Naples, and Ostuni. Direct train frequencies vary, with approximately 11 trains daily to Lecce, 8 to Rome, 12 to Pescara, 9 to Bari, and 19 to Naples, indicating a good service availability.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Vasto-San Salvo
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
10min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Vasto-San Salvo includes direct connections primarily on the Adriatic Railway line. Key destinations with direct train services from this station encompass larger cities such as Ancona, Pescara, and Termoli. Train services are operated mainly by Trenitalia, which offers a mix of regional and intercity connections.
In terms of frequency, departures for regional trains are approximately every 30 to 60 minutes during peak hours, with fewer services available during off-peak times. Although Stazione di Vasto-San Salvo does not host high-speed trains, it offers a variety of regional services that connect efficiently to other major hubs along the coast. Therefore, the station primarily operates regional trains, enhancing connectivity to surrounding areas rather than high-speed travel.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Casalbordino-Pollutri
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
12min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Casalbordino-Pollutri includes the following:
– **Rail Lines**: The station serves predominantly regional train lines.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains operate to several key destinations, including:
– Pescara Centrale (approximately 43 minutes)
– Vasto-San Salvo (approximately 12 minutes)
– Ancona (approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes)
– Foggia (approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes)
– Fossacesia-Torino di Sangro (approximately 6 minutes)
– **Train Operators**: The primary train operator is Trenitalia, which services the regional routes from this station.
– **Frequency of Departures**: The frequency varies by destination but generally offers:
– Approximately 12 trains per day to Pescara Centrale
– 11 trains per day to each of Vasto-San Salvo, Ancona, Foggia, and Fossacesia-Torino di Sangro.
– **Type of Services**: The station mainly offers regional train services with no high-speed train connections available.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
0
Bars
107
Cafes
0
Cinemas
1
Dentists
6
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
15
Health Clinics
11
Hiking Trails
24
Historical Sites
39
Libraries
3
Museums
16
Parks
12
Pharmacies
14
Restaurants
146
Shopping Centres
2
Supermarkets
0
Spas
1
Beach
Name
Zona Antistante Loc.Ta' Torricella
Driving Distance
5mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Pizzoferrato-Valle di Sole/Gamberale
Driving Distance
74mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
13
Nearest Hospital Name
Civile di Vasto
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
4 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
9
Local Public Healthcare Provider
LANCIANO-VASTO-CHIETI
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Abruzzo, healthcare performance indicators reflect a mixed picture. Local hospital care and emergency cardiac treatment efficiency are notably low, while post-operative recovery periods remain moderate. However, cancer treatment outcomes are very positive, with a high rate of minimally invasive surgeries. There is also a strong performance in managing heart failure, leading to fewer readmissions. Challenges persist in addressing fractures promptly. Overall, while some services deliver satisfactory results, notably in specific chronic conditions, other critical care services reveal significant room for improvement.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate to Low 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.
42
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
6
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.
91.452
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.
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
1308
Median
1708
Third Quartile
2047
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Walker's Paradise
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 50%
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.
Top 50%
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.
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Sunshine
Exceptional (Top 10%)
Snowfall
Somewhat Low (21st-30th percentile)
Climate Description
Vasto, Italy, presents a well-balanced climate, ideal for those seeking a mix of Mediterranean warmth and gentle seasonal shifts. Winters here are mild with sporadic snowfall, adding a touch of scenic white without causing major disruptions. Summers offer generous sunlight, making it perfect for outdoor activities and soaking in the coastal beauty. The temperature range throughout the year remains comfortable, neither sweltering nor freezing, thereby accommodating a pleasant living experience for retirees and expats alike. Rainfall is moderate, ensuring lush landscapes without the excessiveness often found in more tropical locales. Overall, Vasto offers a climate that supports both relaxation and active living.
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
In Vasto, Italy, the air quality generally presents a beneficial scenario for those seeking a healthier living environment. The air consistently exhibits good levels of particulate matter, both PM10 and PM2.5, signifying minimal pollution in terms of dust, dirt, or soot content. The concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide are also commendably low, indicating limited industrial emissions and traffic fumes. Notably, ozone levels are slightly elevated but still in the acceptable range. This picturesque seaside town thus assures a degree of fresh air that can contribute positively to one’s daily well-being and respiratory health.
In Vasto, Italy, the air quality generally presents a beneficial scenario for those seeking a healthier living environment. The air consistently exhibits good levels of particulate matter, both PM10 and PM2.5, signifying minimal pollution in terms of dust, dirt, or soot content. The concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide are also commendably low, indicating limited industrial emissions and traffic fumes. Notably, ozone levels are slightly elevated but still in the acceptable range. This picturesque seaside town thus assures a degree of fresh air that can contribute positively to one’s daily well-being and respiratory health.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Vasto is well-connected, located near key road links including the A14 autostrada, facilitating access to larger urban centers. The nearest railway stations are within close proximity, providing regional connectivity. Abruzzo Airport in Pescara and Raffaello Sanzio Airport in Ancona serve as the closest air travel options.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Vasto, located in the Abruzzo region of Italy, offers a rich culinary scene marked by its traditional dishes and modern dining options. Some signature local dishes include ‘Brodetto alla Vastese’, a fish stew influenced by the coastline, and ‘arrosticini’, lamb skewers that reflect the region’s pastoral heritage. The cuisine heavily features lamb, pasta, and fresh seafood, often prepared with local ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil and vegetables grown in the region. In terms of dining options, Vasto hosts a variety of eateries ranging from casual trattorias serving rustic classics to more contemporary venues offering international cuisine. Notably, Vasto is home to Michelin-starred restaurants, such as Al Metrò, which showcases exemplary Mediterranean cuisine. Overall, the town’s dining landscape is a blend of traditional Abruzzese roots and contemporary influences, catering to diverse culinary tastes.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape in the area features supermarkets, department stores, and specialty shops, catering to essential and diverse consumer needs. Prominent shopping malls offer a variety of retail options, complemented by local farmers markets that supply fresh produce. Additionally, art galleries and specialty boutiques provide unique items, reflecting both local culture and craftsmanship. This broad range of shopping venues makes it accessible for all lifestyle preferences.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Vasto, Abruzzo offers a variety of green areas and outdoor activities appealing to expats and retirees. The Riserva Naturale di Punta Aderci is a prominent natural reserve, ideal for hiking and birdwatching. The Spiaggia di Punta Penna provides picturesque coastal walks. Additionally, Riserva Naturale Regionale Marina di Vasto and Parco Suriani offer serene environments for leisurely strolls. Outdoor enthusiasts can utilize AllTrails to explore multiple scenic trails suitable for hiking or biking.
✅ Pros
– Beautiful coastal scenery and stunning natural landscapes.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Pleasant Mediterranean climate with mild winters.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger cities.
– Low unemployment rate offering better job prospects.
– Good air quality enhancing overall well-being.
– Well-connected transportation options for easy travel.
– Integration opportunities with welcoming local community.
– Sufficient healthcare facilities catering to residents’ needs.
– Limited tourist crowds providing a peaceful lifestyle.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality could be significantly improved for residents’ needs.
– Limited educational facilities may not suit families with children.
– Internet connectivity can be unreliable in certain areas.
– Some amenities may be lacking compared to larger cities.
– Transportation options may not always be timely or frequent.
– Local job market can be competitive despite low unemployment.
– Cultural activities may feel repetitive after some time.
– Weather can be too hot during summer months occasionally.
– Limited nightlife options might not appeal to younger residents.
– Language barrier can be challenging for non-Italian speakers.
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