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Sambuceto

Abruzzo, Italy · Europe

About Sambuceto

Sambuceto is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Villa Raspa, 41km from Rocca Calascio.

Sambuceto is a town located in Abruzzo, Italy. With a population of 9,596, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sambuceto sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sambuceto to your route.

About Sambuceto

Sambuceto is a frazione (borough) in the municipality of San Giovanni Teatino, Province of Chieti, in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

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Where is Sambuceto located?

Sambuceto is located in Abruzzo, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 42.4217 latitude, 14.1875 longitude.

What is the population of Sambuceto?

Sambuceto has a population of approximately 9,596 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
9,596
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Abruzzo
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
42.4217, 14.1875

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Sambuceto

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

historic highway

Pescara Circuit

At 25.8km the longest track ever to host a Formula One World Championship race, in 1957. The enormous triangle of Abruzzo public roads climbs from the Adriatic into the hills and back down a long coastal straight, all still drivable.

7 km · about 10 min drive

castle

Rocca Calascio

A ruined hilltop fortress at one of Italy's highest castle sites, surveying the Apennine peaks of Abruzzo.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Santo Stefano di Sessanio

Medici-era stone village on the edge of the Campo Imperatore plateau, restored as a scattered 'albergo diffuso' after near-abandonment. Its lanes, tower and candle-lit cellars sit at 1,250 m in the Gran Sasso national park.

45 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Campo Imperatore

A vast high-altitude plateau beneath the Gran Sasso peaks, an 'Little Tibet' drive in Abruzzo's national park.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Sambuceto

  • Right herePescara CircuitAt 25.8km the longest track ever to host a Formula One World Championship race, in 1957. The enormous triangle of Abruzzo public roads climbs from the Adriatic into the hills and back down a long coastal straight, all still drivable.
  • 52 kmCampo ImperatoreA vast high-altitude plateau beneath the Gran Sasso peaks, an 'Little Tibet' drive in Abruzzo's national park.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sambuceto.

Santa Teresa

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 4,116

Villa Raspa

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 5,059

Pescara

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 119,554

Torrevecchia

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 942

Spoltore

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 3,693

Villanova

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 1,493

Cerratina

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 1,297

Ripa Teatina

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 1,867

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