With its looping design and ease of use for cyclists and pedestrians, the Ponte del Mare is a marvel of modern innovation. The dual slopes of the bridge offer vistas of the Port of Pescara and the mouth of the Aterno-Pescara River as it empties into the Adriatic Sea. Capture photos of the iconic pathways that curve side by side like steel tentacles around the city’s harbor area.
Stroll leisurely along the riverbanks after dusk, when the bridge’s two branches are illuminated. At night, the long and narrow spire carrying the structure’s cables resembles a space rocket, with its red tip and indigo patterns. See the bridge in the afternoon, when its pair of tubes and 161-foot-tall (49-meter) pointed tower are white.
The structure’s two ends are unified, only breaking into two distinct channels over the water. Walk along the pedestrian branch and stop in the center to enjoy the views of the river, the sea, the port and the townscape. Spot lively beaches and distant mountains framing the panorama.
Rent a bike to cycle the route between Santa Maria di Leuca and Ravenna. This scenic coastal path is linked by the bridge’s cycle branch. Descend to the bridge’s exits to reach the golden beaches on each side. You can also stroll between the palm trees of the riverbanks, while you marvel at the yachts moored on the water.
The bridge is 1,529 feet (466 meters) long and was completed in 2010, before quickly cementing its place among Pescara’s most valued attractions.
Linking the northern and southern shorelines of the city, the Ponte del Mare hangs over the mouth of the Aterno-Pescara River. It hugs the northeastern coastline of Pescara and can be reached by bus. Visit some of the myriad attractions around the bridge, such as the Ferris wheel, the Intercral Abruzzo cultural center and the Port of Pescara.