San Giovanni in Venere abbey
Fossacesia, Italy
A Romanesque abbey church on a hill above the sea, with a carved portal and a crypt of old frescoes. The terrace looks down on the whole Trabocchi coast.
- Nearest town
- Fossacesia, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.2620, 14.5020
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Featured in these trip guides
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Area Camper Il Chiosco sul MareMotorhome stopover3 km from San Giovanni in Venere abbey · 24 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Sun BeachCampsite5 km from San Giovanni in Venere abbey · 25 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Villaggio Camping Costa d'ArgentoCampsite7 km from San Giovanni in Venere abbeyTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Verdemare CampingCampsite10 km from San Giovanni in Venere abbey · 97 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping BelvedereCampsite10 km from San Giovanni in Venere abbeyTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Torre MucchiaCampsite16 km from San Giovanni in Venere abbeyTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is San Giovanni in Venere abbey?
San Giovanni in Venere abbey is in Fossacesia, Italy, at GPS 42.2620, 14.5020. It is about 7 km from San Vito Chietino.
Can you camp near San Giovanni in Venere abbey?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Camper Il Chiosco sul Mare, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass San Giovanni in Venere abbey?
San Giovanni in Venere abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Trabocchi Coast to the Molise and Abruzzo mountains.
What is there to see near San Giovanni in Venere abbey?
Places worth a stop nearby: Trabocco Turchino (6 km), Punta Aderci reserve (18 km), Samnite theatre of Pietrabbondante (59 km) and Lago di Scanno (65 km).
When is the best time to visit San Giovanni in Venere abbey?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)