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 ...
Along the Adriatic Sea, in the heart of Abruzzo's Teramana Coast, is a stretch of some of the most beautiful beaches in Italy. Located within the Torre del Cerrano marine protected area, Pineto is considered the "pearl" of this riviera and has been awarded the ...
Abruzzo's L'Aquila province is full of interesting destinations that make for a truly unique experience. One of the area's many natural wonders is the Stiffe Caves (Grotte di Stiffe) in Stiffe (San Demetrio Ne' Vestini). About the Grotte di Stiffe The limestone caves were formed by an ...