Molise coast is a region ofItaly.
To know
Termoli, second city of the Molise by population and economic center of primary importance, as well as the only port of Molise, it is the reference center of the coastal area. Another important pole of influence in the area is the city of Larino, more secluded among the first inland reliefs, a district service center like Termoli.
Geographical notes
It develops along the Molise Adriatic coast and also embraces some municipalities further inland, on the first Apennine hillsides, which have strong economic and cultural ties with the centers of the Riviera.
Spoken languages
In this part of Molise there are the Albanian-speaking municipalities, a language that they retain following the immigration in the fifteenth century of Albanian populations who fled their native lands as a result of the Ottoman invasion and the death of their national hero Giorgio Castriota Skanderbeg. Albanian centers are Campomarino, Ururi, Montecilfone and Portocannone.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- Termoli - Commercial and tourist port of great importance, Termoli is also the second most populous city in the region after the capital Campobasso. It boasts an important historic center near the sea, on a promontory surrounded by fortifications, where the Swabian Castle and the Cathedral stand out.
- Larino - The Frentan and Roman archaeological remains speak of the ancient importance of the city; its medieval center and its Cathedral make it one of the most important destinations in the region. After Termoli it is the second pole of attraction of the Molise coast.
- Montenero di Bisaccia - Marina di Montenero is the seaside gemstone born on the Adriatic coast. The capital Montenero is further back on the first hills, to defend itself from the raids of the Saracens who raged in the area. The Torre di Montenero remembers its function of sighting the danger of invasion that came suddenly from the sea.
Other destinations
- Campomarino - The seaside settlements on the coast form a conurbation with Termoli; the ancient center is further away towards the hills. It is one of the four municipalities of Molise whose population descends from the Albanians fleeing the Ottoman dominion and preserves traditions, customs and language of origin, the arbëreshë, that is theMolise Albanian.
- Guglionesi - The historic area enclosed in the ancient village has a medieval triangular shape that develops along the three main axes connected by a network of alleys. The center, which can rightly be considered one of the best preserved in Molise, is characterized by squares, arcades, portals made using local stone.
- Tremiti Islands - They are administratively part of the region Puglia, but they have a close link, from a tourist point of view, also with the Molise coast. From Termoli in fact there are regular maritime connections with the Tremble, which can also count on shipping lines from Vast in Abruzzo and from Rodi Garganico in Puglia.
- Portocannone - Another center of Albanian culture, language and traditions, it preserves an eighteenth-century baronial palace, a seventeenth-century church and a city gate in full style arbëreshë.
How to get
By plane
Molise does not have airports. The closest one is a Pescara. Another airport to consider is Rome-Fiumicino. ATM regional bus lines [1] they operate a connection with the Tiburtina station in Rome where the trains to Fiumicino airport pass and another for Pescara.
By car
The region is crossed only by the motorway Adriatic, while at the regional level the road network is based on a system of state and provincial roads.
The port of Termoli it is connected by hydrofoils and passenger ships to tremiti Islands and to some localities of the Dalmatia. Termoli also has a tourist port, the Marina di San Pietro inaugurated in 2011.
On the train
The main Molise line is the Adriatic Director, which crosses the region along the coast. Beyond this is the complementary line:
- Railroad Campobasso-Termoli
From Campobasso then the lines start:
- Railroad Benevento-Campobasso
- Railroad Isernia-Campobasso
that a Isernia connect with:
In the area of the Molise coast there are the following railway stations:
- Montenero-Petacciato, Coppella, Termoli, Campomarino on the Adriatic coast;
- Termoli, Guglionesi-Portocannone, San Martino in Pensilis, Ururi-Rotello, Larino on the line Termoli - Campobasso.
By bus
The main public transport companies operating in the Molise area are the following:
- Autolinee C.L.P. S.p.A., ☎ 39 081 5311707, 39 081 5312424, @[email protected]. Direct connection from Naples to Campomarino and Termoli
- Lariviera bus lines.
- SATI bus lines.
- Molise Trasporti bus lines.
How to get around
What see
- Swabian Castle and fortifications (to Termoli).
- Cathedral of Santa Maria della Purificazione (to Termoli).
- Cathedral of San Pardo (to Larino).
- medieval village (to Larino).
- Roman amphitheater (to Larino).
What to do
For lovers of the sea there is the area of Termoli and of Campomarino which comes alive in the summer filling up with tourists from all over. From here you can take the ferry to reach the Tremiti Islands.
For young people, the fun is centered in particular in the discos and local pubs of the coast, however there are sports centers, wellness centers, farmhouses, bowling alleys, golf, go-kart tracks, riding stables and more.
At the table
Typical of the coast is the broth of Termoli, a local fish soup. However, the cuisine has typical dishes common to the whole region, with marine and mountain specialties.
Dishes
- Pampanella Pork dish cooked in the oven and abundantly spiced. The dish originates from the town of San Martino in Pensilis.
- Panonta - Originally from the country of Miranda, Panonta is fresh pork sausage garnished with peppers, grated pecorino, parsley and garlic.
- Pied - Originally from Capracotta, the Pezzata is a dish based on sheep meat cooked over low heat in copper pots and seasoned with aromatic herbs.
- Cazzarielli with beans - Fresh pasta similar to gnocchetti seasoned with fried borlotti beans together with bacon, chilli and chopped celery, onion, carrot and then boiled in abundant tomato sauce.
- U 'bredette (Fish broth) - Born as a poor dish of Adriatic fishermen, the fish soup is a typical dish of Termoli which differs from the others for the differentiated cooking of the various fish species and for the use of pepper. The official recipe was signed by a notary and registered as "Brodetto di Tornola" on the initiative of the Italian Academy of Cuisine section of Termoli.
- Cheese and eggs - balls of cheese and breadcrumbs cooked in a full-bodied tomato sauce.
- Torcinelli - lamb intestines stuffed with lamb sweetbreads. Usually, it is eaten cooked on coals, but sometimes it is also eaten with meat sauce.
- Rattatura pizza - a pizza bread created by remixed, salted and oiled in the right way from the scraps of flour from the oven, generally goes well with sauces and cold cuts. Typical of Castelmauro.
- Friarielli - fried green peppers.
- Sfringions - fried batter in the shape of a sausage.
- Cavatelli - fresh handmade pasta, usually seasoned with sauce.
- Pizza and soup - country vegetables and a pizza made with maize flour.
Desserts
- Caragnoli - Typical sweets with a helical shape prepared for Christmas and Carnival with a dough made from flour and eggs which, after being fried in olive oil, is sprinkled with honey.
Typical products
- Truffle - Widespread in the Matese mountains and in the Mainarde. The Molise towns best known for truffle harvesting are Carovilli is San Pietro Avellana. The latter is called "the homeland of the White Truffle" (prepared to season fettuccine)
- Olive oil - "La bella del Molise" is the name of the olive, known especially to Larino, but not only that, which produces a fragrant and tasty oil unique in Italy.
Cheeses
- Tattered - An elongated dairy product, made from cow's milk.
- Burrino - Typical cheese of southern Italy with stretched curd made from cow's milk, with a heart of butter.
- Pecorino di Capracotta - Cheese made from aromatic sheep's milk and a little spicy if aged. It has a hard, nut-colored rind and a compact texture with rare watery holes. The curing phase can last from 3 months up to 2 years.
- Scamorza Molisana - Produced with milk from alpine brown cows reared in the wild, it has the characteristic shape of a pear with a severed head. Eaten fresh or after a few days, it is excellent grilled.
Salami and sausage meats
- Pietracatella sausage - Made with pork with abundant quantities of fat, salt, wild fennel, sweet and spicy chilli.
- Soppressata from Molise - Obtained from pork, lightly smoked, it is consumed after maturing or stored in fat in glass jars, but also in crates containing wheat to keep the product fragrant in the summer.
Each country then has its own typical products that follow ancient traditions handed down from generation to generation. A tip for those who decide to visit Molise is to explore these places and their typical products, you can rediscover a simple but wonderful cuisine.
Drinks
Wines
- Tintilia del Molise - Obtained from a native grape of Molise, Tintilia is a red and rosé DOC wine with an intense flavor and a strong color. It follows the Molise tradition according to which good wine must "stain" the glass.
- Pentro wine from Isernia - It is a DOC white wine with an intense flavor.
- Biferno - White, red and rosé, it is one of the most prestigious DOC in the region.
Safety
Thefts and robberies are a minimal risk in Molise, the region is safe from every point of view.
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Molise coast
