Easter is upon us and with the beginning of Holy Week, the small towns of Abruzzo are preparing to stage the sacred re-enactments that characterize this period. In particular in Teramo, where the procession of the Desolate Virgin Mary begins on Good Friday, before sunrise. In ...

In central Italy's Abruzzo region, particularly in the Teramo province, a spring tradition carries on as it has for generations. Known as le Virtù (virtues), this dish is prepared for May 1st or Labor Day. It is a custom linked to the cult of the earth celebrated by ...

At 1,250 meters above sea level (4,100 feet) the ancient village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio watches over the Gran Sasso mountain in central Abruzzo. By now, the secret is out that the Abruzzo region is one of the most desirable destinations in all of ...

The New Year has always been a transition from the old to the new, almost a new inner beginning, where good intentions reign. This highly anticipated party is characterized by magic and superstition, rooted in local customs and traditions. Many of these Italian traditions are ...

The central region of Abruzzo has become one of Italy's most desirable holiday destinations over the past fifteen years or so. Those who are seeking an authentic Italy and a "natural" Italy will definitely appreciate its Majella National Park, one of three national parks in ...

The winter solstice is deeply rooted in ancient traditions and rituals dating back as early as Neolithic times. The shortest day of the year marked the rebirth of the sun and was highly important in agricultural societies. In many parts of Italy, this time period ...

From Emilia-Romagna to Molise, from Tuscany to the Marches, from Lazio to Abruzzo, winter sports are widespread throughout the peninsula. While the north enjoys the prestige of the Alps, skiing in Italy in the central and southern regions is also wonderful!  Skiing in Emilia-Romagna The highest concentration of ...

It's not Christmas in Italy without the famous pandoro and panettone desserts, but in Abruzzo, the real stars of Christmas are the sfogliatelle, caggionetti and bocconotti. All three of them are filled with grape jam and coated with powdered sugar.  Sfogliatelle not just Neapolitan Sfogliatelle, although commonly associated with Naples, are a ...

The central Abruzzo region offers some of the most fantastic scenery in all of Italy especially within the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park (that's one place, by the way). In this guide, we'll focus on the five rivers within the park including the: Aterno Vomano Tirino Tordino Mavone Tronto The ...

The deep blue of the sea and the green of the surrounding hills- a photo is not enough to immortalize this paradise on earth. The nature reserve of Punta Aderci is exactly this- paradise. Located in the Abruzzo region, the nature reserve includes five kilometers of sand, ...