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, ...

Pennapiedimonte, a mountain village in Abruzzo, occupies the eastern slope of the Majella National Park. On its summit lies the panoramic balcony called Balzolo from which numerous suggestive trails branch off. Some of which are complicated, ideal for those accustomed to mountain terrain, others less difficult ...

Continuing the journey of the beautiful coast of Abruzzo, we could not miss the appeal of two of the most characteristic spots in the area: the Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere and the village of Rocca San Giovanni. San Giovanni in Venere Abbey The abbey stands majestically ...

The central Italian region of Abruzzo has become an increasingly popular tourist destination over the past decade. Natural beauty (e.g., Gran Sasso National Park), the stunning coastline (e.g., Trabocchi Coast), and some of the most beautiful villages in all of Italy (e.g., Pacentro) along with warm ...