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 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 ...

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 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 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 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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

The Transiberiana train of Italy isn't a national route, but a 128 km route that winds between Abruzzo and Molise (from Sulmona to Isernia) year-round. The Second-Highest Railway in Italy Its name brings to mind the frigid landscapes of the east from Moscow to Vladivostock, and, in fact, copious ...