This ancient little town of fishermen in the summer became the favourite destination of rich families. Today 42 beach facilities, 37 hotels, 10 campsites welcome a large tourism with their century-old, local hoteliers' tradition.

Archeoclub, with national president Walter Mazzitti and Atri section president Antonio Assogna donated to the municipality , represented by mayor Mario Marchese, a semioncia (half-ounce) of ancient Hatria, dated 6th century B.C., bought at an auction.

Luise Finocchio, 52, from the library of Harvard Università, Boston, thanks to a message on the Internet could meet her relatives for the first time. Her father Sabatino Finocchio left Italy 80 years ago for the States, where they had 4 children, Louise is the youngest. She is happy with her life in America, but felt the need to fill the gap of her origins.

5th edition for the «Festa della campagna», this Saturday and Sunday, devoted to the rediscovery of peasant civilization and culture of lore, such as threshing and blessing of wheat.