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Montorio al Vomano is located at the upper inland entrance of the Vomano valley, on the banks of the eponymous Vomano River. The area contains a mountainous area but in larger part is made up of hills and open plains. Above the town are the ruins of the Fortress San Carlo, initiated in 1686 by the Spanish Marchese del Carpio to fight against the brigand forces.
The town sits at an elevation of 265 meters. Overlooking the town are castle ruins, Forte San Carlo.
Montorio al Vomano hosts a number of important businesses. A multinational Canadian glass bottle and container factory, Consumers Glass, is known throughout the world. The agriculture of the area is centered around grains and olives as well as wood products.
Situated in the principal city square, Piazza Orsini, is the Church of San Rocco. The Capuchin Convent and Church of Santa Maria della Salute was founded in 1576. Its architectural features respect the vows of poverty of the Franciscan Friars. The face of the church is adorned with a decorative rectilinear crown. The Church of the Zoccolanti is in the historical center of the town. On the outskirts of town, towards Teramo, is the Church of San Lorenzo which sits atop ancient Roman archaeological findings. The remains of the Temple of Hercules is located about four miles from Montorio al Vomano in the direction of L’Aquila along an ancient Roman road.
One dish appreciated by many of the citizens of the area is grilled trout taken directly from the Vomano river. The gastronomy of Montorio is perhaps best characterized by homemade pastry products assembled in accordance with ancient local customs. A representative dish is the well known Bocconotti, made in the traditional manner of Abruzzo using fresh eggs, almonds, olive oil, lemons and grape preserves.Pizza Dolce is a cake with a velvety cream frosting and is commonly garnished with crushed sweet almonds, cinnamon, and bitter chocolate. It can often be found at wedding celebrations.
Frazioni (outlying areas) of Montorio al Vomano include Altavilla, Colledonico, Collevecchio, Cusciano, Faiano, Leognano, Piane di Collevecchio, San Lorenzo, San Giorgio, San Giovanni, San Mauro, Schiaviano, Villa Brozzi, Villa Maggiore, and Villa Vallucci. Nearby is Valle San Giovanni, home of the guesthouse Casale.
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