About Abruzzo
Abruzzo is a region to discover, it is famous for being the
green region of the
The “Appennini” mountain range stretch along the boarder
between Abruzzo and Lazio. The mountains are
The Trabocchi coast stretches from Pescara south to Vasto. A “Trabocco” is a wooden fishing hut that sits in the Adriatic sea connected to the land by a, sometimes precarious looking, peer. They are protected and unique to Abruzzo. Large areas of the coast line are natural reserves. Abruzzo in 2005 had more European blue flags for beach quality than any other region in Italy. The Trabocchi coast in Abruzzo has both pebbled and sandy beaches. Some beach resorts are busy and organised and others are secret coves.
Many of the surrounding villages enjoy spectacular views and then hidden in the woods you might find a medieval hamlet. For example Civitella Messer Raimondo is a small village at the foot of the Maiella
Abruzzo is the European green region with four Natural parks and twenty protected areas, where it is possible see bears, wolves, eagles, wild boars…
For exmple Oasi of Serranelle is a WWF protected area in Casoli.
There are various lakes in Abruzzo. Lake Bomba is well organised and has three tourist resorts and a famous village just off its banks, Villa Santa Maria. Villa Santa Maria is famous for its cooking schools. Since 2005 Lake Casoli has received large investments from the region to develop its banks and tourism offerings. The lakes in Abruzzo offer a range of sports and activities for all ages for example hiring boats, canoeing, rafting and fishing.
Castles and Ancient buildings
Abruzzo is full of places of historical, cultural and religions interest. At Fossacesia there is a spectacular Gothic Abbey. In Lanciano the Cathedral was built on a bridge and is equally spectacular inside. There is also the Eucharistic miracle in Lanciano. In Roccascalegna a castle has been built on a dormant volcano.
Many of the Abruzzo cities have still kept their historical roots and cultural flair. They have regular festivals through the summer and insure that from May to October something is going on. The festival at Lanciano officially lasts four days, but for August to the middle of September is a period where each day there seems to be more and more happening. See if you have the energy to watch the opening ceremony firework display at 4 am September 14th which lasts about half an hour, followed by a brass band procession, pizza and a quick trip to the sea to watch the sun rise.
Even with all this to offer, what stands out are the people. Hospitality, warmth and time is something they have in abundance.
The weather in Abruzzo is fantastic, warm enough to go for a swim five months a year, skiing for four months a year, and a generally mild temperature all year round.
