Abruzzo Tourism is promoted by the Association "Welove Abruzzo" and our aim is to give you the opportunity of discovering our beautiful Region : its breathtaking landscapes,local traditions,events and typical food and wine. Abruzzo doesn't mean only Ecotourism but also small villages, monuments, relax and great leisure.
Enjoy the short distance between the mountains
and the sea. Enjoy all four seasons in Abruzzo, the sea on summer, the skiing in
the colder months, the long, warm days in the spring, and the autumn walks
around the hills and the lakes. The lakes in the area offer a range of sports
and activities for all ages - for example hiring boats, canoeing, rafting and
fishing.
Abruzzo has breathtaking landscapes, that leave you without words, we don't need long description to tell you what you are missing: just look at this picture and feel free: it looks like a painting, but it's a photo, it's real! Imagine walking in this wonderlful area, breathing the fresh air, no noisy sounds, only you and the ones you love...A guided tour in the National Park of Abruzzo, a lovely hotel, typical and genuine food, a glass of delicious local wine...That's only an idea of how you could spend some days in this wonderful Region.
Abruzzo has breathtaking landscapes, that leave you without words, we don't need long description to tell you what you are missing: just look at this picture and feel free: it looks like a painting, but it's a photo, it's real! Imagine walking in this wonderlful area, breathing the fresh air, no noisy sounds, only you and the ones you love...A guided tour in the National Park of Abruzzo, a lovely hotel, typical and genuine food, a glass of delicious local wine...That's only an idea of how you could spend some days in this wonderful Region.
Abruzzo Overview and map :
The Abruzzo region is a remote
region often overlooked by tourists. It has spectacular natural scenery,
medieval castles and villages, monasteries, and Roman ruins. Two-thirds of the
Abruzzo's land is mountainous with the rest being hills and coast. A third of
the region is designated as national or regional parkland. Bordering regions are
the Marche to the north, Lazio to the west, Molise to the south, and the
Adriatic Sea to the east.
Abruzzo Parks and
Castles:
On this blog you can find different useful link to organized your holidays in our beautiful Region, but we suggest to visit also our news and events section where you can find new interesting things to do every week.
As you can see while surfing our site, Abruzzo is dotted also with wonderful villages and castles, mainly built in the middle age. While some are just ruins, there are plenty of preserved ones that deserve a visit while there. Our aim is to help you to know Abruzzo beauties and treasures better, in order to organized your travel depending on your preferences and needs.
Here short overview of the four province of Abruzzo:
L'Aquila:
L'Aquila, the capital of the Abruzzo region, is
a medieval town dating from 1240 in a pretty setting. L'Aquila has a good walled
historic center with narrow streets and pretty squares. The church of San
Bernardino di Siena is a beautiful Renaissance church. Santa Maria di
Collemaggio has a pink and white facade, 14th century mosaics, and a Gothic
interior. L'Aquila's well-preserved 16th century castle houses the National
Museum of the Abruzzo. The famous Fountain of 99 spigots, representing the
unification of the 99 castles surrounding L'Aquila. April, 2009: Due to
earthquake damage, please do not visit now.
Sulmona:
Sulmona is situated at the confluence of two
rivers below the mountains. Sulmona conserves much of its medieval past such as
its Cathedral, several churches, its architecture, and a medieval gate and
aquaduct. There are also a number of Renaissance buildings, a good musuem of
antiquity, and cultural events. Sulmona has a large, round piazza where
locals and tourists enjoy drinks outdoors. Sulmona is famous for its confetti
candy, sugared almonds made into floral shapes, and you'll see it in Sulmona's
shops. Wool goods from Sulmona are also famous. Sulmona makes a good base for
exploring the region.
Pescara:
Pescara, on the Adriatic coast, is the largest
city in the Abruzzo region. Although it was badly bombed during the war, it's
now a good example of a modern Italian city and still retains some historic
elements. Pescara has a nice seaside promenade, 20 km of sandy beach, great
seafood restaurants, and lots of nightlife. The Museum of the Abruzzi People has
a huge collection of artifacts about life in the Abruzzo from prehistoric times
through the 19th century. Pescara has a few other museums and several good
churches and buildings, too. In July, Pescara holds an international jazz
festival.
Teramo:
Founded
in pre-Roman times, has buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Teramo has a
Roman theater that is still used today for sports and cultural events and other
Roman remains. There's also a cathedral built in 1158 and several
museums.
Chieti :
Sits between the coast and the
mountains. Its high belltower can be seen in the distance. Chieti has both Roman
and medieval remains, the best archeology museum in the region, a good art
museum, and interesting churches.
On this blog we try to suggest you Abruzzo's most fashinating villages and the "must seen" and "must do" activities. We update the Villages list on a weekly basis, but we need also your help to make this site useful, so don't hesitate to contact us for any questions or suggestion, as we are here to make your staying in Abruzzo unforgettable and self-tailored.
Enjoy. We Love Abruzzo