The stretch of the Adriatic coastline in the northern part of Abruzzo is known as the Teramana Coast (named after the province of Teramo). There are seven coastal towns known as the "seven sisters" (or le sette sorelle in Italian) that make up this 45 km ...

The Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park is one of the largest and most beautiful in all of Italy. It spans 3 regions (Lazio, Abruzzo, and Le Marche) for a total of 150,000 hectares of unprecedented beauty although the vast majority of the ...

The central Italian region of Abruzzo has been making quite a name for itself as of late. Known for its stunning landscapes from the mountains to the sea, its friendly people, delicious cuisine, and also, its wine. Wine tasting itineraries are becoming increasingly popular and ...

Along the Adriatic Sea in the Abruzzo region lies the lovely seaside town of Tortoreto. This is a destination that truly offers it all from beautiful beaches to a quaint historic center to delicious food! Let's find out more about Tortoreto! The name derives from the ...

Destination Abruzzo! Just a few hundred kilometers from Rome, in the center of the Italian peninsula, immersed between sea and mountains lies the region of Abruzzo. Ideal for sportsmen and nature enthusiasts, foodies and connoisseurs, Abruzzo is the perfect destination for families, friends, couples, and ...

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 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 ...

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 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 ...

In Abruzzo's L'Aquila province and at the gates of Italy's largest national park, Gran Sasso, lies the village of Capestrano. This tiny hamlet offers visitors a unique insight into Abruzzo's rich history, culture, and exquisite natural beauty. This is the type of place that not all ...