After we published our piece on the 80 new towns qualifying for Italy’s 7% flat tax – and our Instagram reel on our top 5 picks – we received a lot of questions about Francavilla al Mare. This is a coastal town of around 25,000 people sitting right on the Adriatic coast, but also just 15-20 minutes from Pescara and its airport. It’s a place that, every summer, attracts thousands of tourists and expats – many of whom eventually decide to settle here. But what’s it actually like living in Francavilla al Mare all year round? To answer that, we combined our own data with reviews and opinions from residents, to give you a general overview of the town. FIND OUT WHICH ITALIAN CITY IS RIGHT FOR YOU Life in Francavilla al Mare: What People Say The first thing that comes up consistently is the location. Francavilla sits right on the Adriatic coast, with the mountains of Abruzzo about an hour away. The coastline is a big part of life here. The beach is rated excellent for water quality, and from the town centre you can reach it in about four minutes: “The position is great – it’s in the…
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