San Salvo

The municipality of San Salvo is bordered to the north by the Buonanotte valley and to the east by the Adriatic Sea. The town borders the municipalities of Cupello, Vasto and Montenero di Bisaccia. The city is located in a hilly area, 128m above sea level. The towns coast is 3km. == Festival and traditions ==

Every year from 26 until 28 April, San Salvo hosts the "San Vitale Festival". It is a traditional city festival dedicated to the celebration of Saint Vitale. During these days several farmers donate durum wheat flour to the San Vitale church, all taking place during a folkloristic procession of decorated tractors. This flour is then being used for the production of traditional taralli and sagne pasta that is eventually distributed among the festival participants. == History ==

San Salvo is a medieval name, probably of the 9th or 10th century. It is assumed that in Roman times in the area of San Salvo was located "The city of Buca." The extension of the Roman city was equivalent to at least four times that of the medieval town. In the middle of the town, the archaeological area known as "il quadrilatero" is the place formerly used by the Cistercian abbey of Santi Vito e Salvo. == Points of interest ==

• San Salvo Marina e Lungomare di San Salvo Marina • Giardino Botanico Mediterraneo ==References==