The northernmost beach in Molise, right on the Abruzzo border, known as the Costa Verde for its green pine belt. Calm, clear water and a mix of golden sand and small low rocks create secluded coves backed by nature, with a relaxed, low-key feel.
Marina di Montenero di Bisaccia is the northernmost beach in Molise, sitting right on the border with Abruzzo in the Province of Campobasso, and is known locally as the Costa Verde, the green coast, for the band of pine that backs the shore. The setting is its signature: a green pine belt runs behind golden sand, and patches of low rock break the beach into a series of small, secluded coves framed by nature rather than concrete. The water is calm and clear blue, sheltered enough to stay gentle on most days, and the mix of sand and low rock gives the swimming a quieter, more natural character than the open resort strands further south. The atmosphere is relaxed and low-key: this is a beach for quiet swimming, families and anyone wanting to escape the summer crowds of Termoli, with a slow, almost local rhythm even in high season. Amenities strike a balance between comfort and nature. A few lidi hire sunbeds and umbrellas and there are bars and restaurants for a full beach day, while free public stretches sit alongside for those who prefer to bring their own kit, and the pine forest provides natural shade behind. The rocky patches that divide the coves are a bonus for snorkellers, who find more to look at among the stone and weed than on a plain sandy bottom. Surrounding access is by road from the hilltop town of Montenero di Bisaccia down to the marina, where parking sits behind the beach. Its position on the regional border makes it easy to combine with a visit to Vasto and the Costa dei Trabocchi in neighbouring Abruzzo, so it works well as part of a wider coastal day out. For visitors seeking calm, clear water, secluded coves and a green, pine-shaded setting away from the busier Molise beaches, the Costa Verde at Montenero di Bisaccia is a tranquil and rewarding choice at the quiet northern tip of the region.
Good to know
- Best for
- Quiet swimming, families, escaping the crowds
- Facilities
- Lidi with sunbed hire, Free public stretches, Bars and restaurants, Pine-forest shade
Location
42.0481, 14.8047 View on map
Highlights
- Northernmost beach in Molise, on the Abruzzo border, known as the Costa Verde
- Green pine belt behind golden sand and low rocks forming secluded coves
- Calm, clear blue water with a relaxed, low-key feel
- Rocky patches that reward snorkellers
- Easy to combine with Vasto and the Costa dei Trabocchi in Abruzzo
Tips for visiting
- Easy to combine with a visit to Vasto in neighbouring Abruzzo
- Some rocky patches reward snorkellers
When to visit
June to September for calm, warm swimming, with the pine belt offering shade in peak heat. The beach stays quiet compared with Termoli's sands, and late spring or September are the most peaceful.
Accessibility
Access is by road to parking behind the beach, with a flat approach to the sand. Low rocks in places and the lack of documented step-free routes or beach wheelchairs mean visitors needing adapted access should check with the lidi beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called the Costa Verde?
The name, meaning green coast, comes from the band of pine forest that backs the shore, giving the beach a green, natural setting rather than a built-up resort frontage.
Is the beach good for snorkelling?
Yes, modestly. The patches of low rock that separate the small coves attract more marine life than a plain sandy seabed, so snorkellers find them more interesting, though this is not a major dive site.
Can I combine it with a visit to Abruzzo?
Easily. The beach sits right on the regional border, so it pairs well with a trip to Vasto and the Costa dei Trabocchi in neighbouring Abruzzo for a wider coastal day out.