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WINTER GUIDES
PESCARA
Italy
TOUCHDOWN
Pescara’s biggest draw is its
16km stretch of sandy beaches
along the Adriatic, although
you’d be wise to wrap up warm
if you decide to walk astride the
long promenade,
Viale della
Riviera
,
at this time of year. And
in the heart of the city lies
Piazza
della Rinascita
, an expansive,
palm-tree lined square. Apart
from being a great location for a
morning cappuccino and
cornetto
(Italian-style croissant), it’s also
an ideal spot to watch Abruzzans
go about their daily business.
GETOUT
Keen to find out some of the
history of this beautiful region?
Thenmake a bee-line for the
Museo delleGenti d’Abruzzo.
This charming littlemuseum tells
the story of rural Abruzzo through
a number of traditional objects,
including shepherd’s caves,
carnival masks, authentic local
costume andmore.Much of the
information is in Italian, so pick up
an audio guide at the entrance for
details in English.
gentidabruzzo.it
EATWELL
They take seafood very seriously at
Marechiaro da Bruno
.
This fish
restaurant on Pescara’s bustling
promenade offers lightly grilled
octopus salad, salmon carpaccio,
black cuttlefish risotto,
spaghetti
alle vongole
, langoustines
flambéd inCognac, andmany
more delicious seafood dishes.
Non-fish fans can try the tomato
and ricotta ravioli, veal escalopes,
or steak with green peppercorn
sauce.
ristorante-marechiaro.eu
PRAGUE
Czech Republ ic
TOUCHDOWN
It might not have the gravitas
of themanyGermanChristmas
markets, but
Prague’s beautiful
festive fairs
are certainly worth
investigating. There are two
mainmarkets a short walk from
one another – one at theOld
Town Square and the other
at Wenceslas Square. Order
a
svarené víno
(mulled wine)
and a homemade gingerbread
biscuit, or some sausage and
sauerkraut. Then stroll past the
dozens of stalls selling local-made
Christmas gifts – decorations,
jewellery, scarfs, hats andmore.
Themarkets run until 11 January.
GETOUT
Prague is hardly short of sensational
architecture (theAstronomical
Clock, theCharles Bridge, Prague
Castle), but a short driveaway
you’ll find
CeskýKrumlov
. This
beautiful town containsmore than
300 historic houses, a castleand
a chateau– enough tomake it a
UNESCOWorldHeritageSite.
Don’t miss themedieval, Disney-
esque red-roofed castle, positioned
above theVltavaRiver and
surroundedby landscapedgardens.
EATWELL
For modernCzech cuisine, try
Stoleti
(
stoleti.cz
). Themenu
has traditional fare, but
modernises its dishes with
clever mixes of spices, creating
wonderfully unusual flavours.
Jama
(
jamapub.cz
) remains
oneof themost popular informal
options in town thanks to its
Czech-Mexmenu, succulent burgers
andheartyAmerican-stylebrunches.
DRINKUP
For a location that can’t bebeaten,
you’ll find
Klub Lávka
(
lavka.cz
)
right by theCharlesBridge. This
stylish localehosts regular live
music, themed clubnights, andeven
theatre. For somethinga littlemore
luxe, try
Duplex
(
duplex.cz
), a club
withagreat spot elevatedabove
WenceslasSquare.Dress to impress.
GETTING TO THE CENTRE
See page 96 for details.
Words by CatrionaWalters
DRINKUP
Dance to a Brazilian beat at
Samboa
, a South American-
themed bar and restaurant in
the centre of town. The potent
caipirinhawill soon have your
hips wiggling to the irresistible
salsamusic, while there are great
empanadas if you get peckish.
ViaDelleCaserme 27
GETTING TO THE CENTRE
See page 98 for details.
Words by Louisa Johnson
