Canoeing on the Tirino
The Tirino is one of the clearest rivers in Italy: by canoe you glide over meadows of green waterweed, with water so transparent it feels like flying.
The story
The river rises from karst springs fed by the waters of the Gran Sasso, which keep it cold and crystal-clear all year round. The Warrior of Capestrano, the 6th-century BC Italic statue that has become the symbol of Abruzzo, was found at Capestrano.
Why go
Because the water of the Tirino is a unique experience, and the route is suitable for children too.
Which wind
Good with All year at normal water level
Avoid with Occasional floods
Practical information
- Activities
- Kayaking, Rafting and canoeing
- Level
- Beginners, with a guide
- Seabed
- Slow, transparent river with waterweed and underwater meadows
- Best time
- April–October
- Seasons
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Getting there
- Guided canoe and rafting trips between Capestrano and Bussi sul Tirino.
Get directions ↗Marine reserve rules
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Weather and sea forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
Forecast by Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), from the models of national weather services. Your browser downloads it directly from Open-Meteo, and only when you ask. In the mountains and at sea the weather changes quickly: check the official forecast as well before you set off.
Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Bussi station, 10.5 km away. Alternatively: Popoli-Vittorito station, 12 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Pescara Airport (PSR), about 37 km away; with more flights, Rome-Ciampino Airport (CIA) is about 112 km away.
- Parking. The nearest public car park is 1.3 km away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate and sea month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to June and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 97 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 3 to 10 °C | 10° 3° | 86 |
| Feb | from 5 to 12 °C | 12° 5° | 64 |
| Mar | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 74 |
| Apr | from 8 to 17 °C | 17° 8° | 48 |
| May | from 13 to 22 °C | 22° 13° | 56 |
| Jun | from 18 to 28 °C | 28° 18° | 38 |
| Jul | from 21 to 32 °C | 32° 21° | 29 |
| Aug | from 21 to 32 °C | 32° 21° | 35 |
| Sep | from 17 to 26 °C | 26° 17° | 54 |
| Oct | from 13 to 22 °C | 22° 13° | 67 |
| Nov | from 9 to 16 °C | 16° 9° | 97 |
| Dec | from 5 to 12 °C | 12° 5° | 59 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 338 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
In the guide
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Sea conditions can change within hours: before going in, check the marine forecast and the local harbour office (Capitaneria di porto) rules. Emergencies at sea: 1530.