In the Chieti province of the Abruzzo region, the Castle of Roccascalegna is majestically perched upon a rocky mountain. Like all castles, it too has a story to tell about its mysterious past. The Village and Castle Roccascalegna is a small village that for centuries has been ...

The mountain villages in the Abruzzo region are synonymous with authenticity, intrigue, history, and breathtaking landscapes. Castel del Monte in the region's L'Aquila province is all of this and so much more. Come with us as we explore this hamlet of under 600 people and ...

When the sky begins to take on that shade of blue so typical of summer, the mind instinctively wanders towards the sea, the sun, and the desire to discover new horizons. The coast of Abruzzo provides just that. Two of its pearls along the Trabocchi Coast ...

Scanno, in the L'Aquila province of the Abruzzo region, is a delightful little village that has it all. Scanno is gaining notoriety because of booming tourism in Abruzzo in general, and due to the internet's unveiling of "secret spots" over the years.  Holding the prestigious title ...

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 ...