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L’idea di una nonna. Il cuore della comunità. Una buona lettura.
Hundreds of stories. Four provinces. One region.
Read more from the blog →Eighteen years of independent reporting on Abruzzo. Recipes, ruins, festas, the people who make this region what it is.
Abruzzo’s 81 Bears, and the Wildlife its Region Won’t Count
Abruzzo has 81 Marsican bears, counted properly at last. Its hunting calendar still runs on numbers nobody has bothered to collect.
Wildfires in Abruzzo: What to do and How to Stay Aware
What to do in an Abruzzo wildfire: the number to call, how to check the daily risk, and what I learned from being through two.
Buying in Rural Abruzzo? Check the Fire Risk First
Rural Abruzzo is beautiful and cheap, but fire, water and access can catch you out. What to check before you buy, especially from afar
The People of Abruzzo
Ease into Your Abruzzo
For Residents
Living in Abruzzo
Property, tax, schools, weather, and the calendar that runs your year here.
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For Visitors
Visiting Abruzzo
Town itineraries, walking trails, and local restaurants we’d send a friend to.
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For Heritage Seekers
Tracing Your Roots
Family research, returning to the homeland, the stories of those who left and came back.
Begin the search →Out and About in Abruzzo
Browse all August →Sagre, festivals, concerts and pageants across the four provinces · 112 events this month. Fully searchable, and feeding our Google living calendar.
Calici di Stelle, across Abruzzo
Sagra del Timballo Teramano
Festival Internazionale di Mezza Estate, Tagliacozzo
Mostra dei Vini di Montepagano (Baccano), Roseto degli Abruzzi
Sagra del Pane Casereccio
Sagra del Maccheroncino di Saragolla
This Week in Abruzzo
Full calendar →Today’s markets and what’s coming up across Abruzzo.
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Abruzzo Connection Events
See all events →Workshops, tours and tastings run by the independent hosts and guides in our directory: truffle hunts, cooking classes, guided walks and more.
Truffle Hunting Magic in Roccascalegna
Book this experience →In Season
July 2026What’s worth reading right now. The latest guide, the seasonal recipe, and one to add to the visiting list.
Abruzzo Beach Bible – Blue Flag Beaches 2026
Abruzzo destinations have been awarded 16 Blue Flags to highlight the best of its beaches in 2026! These glorious beaches stretch along…
White Ragu & Black Truffle Cannelloni
I first tasted this heavenly white ragu & black truffle cannelloni dish at the Campovalano's Truffle Sagra, a small town's dedication to…
A Child’s Abruzzo: Wonderful Things to Do with Toddlers to Teens
Abruzzo with kids, toddlers to teens: lakes, castles, animals, Roman ruins, beaches, waterparks and festivals, mostly gentle on the purse
The story behind the headlines
In-depth, evidence-led reporting on the forces shaping Abruzzo: its economy, its institutions, and the decisions that reach the people who live here.
How to Read Your Abruzzo Village
Abruzzo's hill villages look asleep. But someone is still working the land and minding the old, and it isn't who you think
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All About Abruzzo Guide & Village Blog
Real stories, recipes and community life from Abruzzo. Independent editorial coverage of culture, food, history, travel and the people who make this region extraordinary.
Explore 18 Years of Abruzzo Stories →A Registered Italian Cultural Association
Life in Abruzzo is an Associazione Culturale, a not-for-profit registered in Italy. Independently covering this region since 2007. Started by a Nonna. Built by a community.
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Abruzzo Connections
Browse the directory →Featured members of our directory: independent hosts, guides, and craftspeople across the region. See the workshops, classes and tours they’re running →
Little House of the Firefly – Teramo Long-term Rental Near Gran Sasso National Park
Rustic stone house rental in Teramo village near the Gran Sasso National Park. Ideal for sea & mountain-loving couples & digital nomads
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Bisenti Apartments – Short Term Terrace Apartment Rental
A spacious 180m² family apartment rental in the heart of Bisenti, with sun terrace and room for six, perfect for a family vacation in Abruzzo
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Abruzzolavanda – 3 Original Rental Homes in Pollutri & Villalfonsina
3 special rental homes in Pollutri & Villafonsina (CH), close to wonderful beaches & featuring fantastic interiors and views
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Novelia’s Sulmona Cooking Class & Lunch
Join Novelia and her family for a cooking class or delicious family lunch at her home in the beautiful historic centre of Sulmona
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Ski Abruzzo – Where the Snow Meets the Sun
Ski Abruzzo in Roccaraso, Italy’s fifth biggest ski resort, offering 100+ km of linked slopes, great snow, and stunning mountain views
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A Casa di Giulia Bed & Breakfast, San Donato, Cammino dei Briganti Walk
An Abruzzo walker’s paradise, just 90 mins from Rome, Casa di Giulia B&B is on the Cammino dei Briganti Walk, Velino-Sirente Natural Park
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Dimora del Tempo
Via Frazione La Fonte 52,Civitella Messer Raimondo Dimora del Tempo is a welcoming 4-bedroom holiday rental home with panoramic views…
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Casa Porta Rossa – Airy Ortona Rental Amongst Olives & Vineyards
Casa Porta Rossa is an airy 2 bedroom rental located in the heart of Villa Caldari, a peaceful hamlet that is part of Ortona
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Casa Escher – Family Holiday Rental Fara San Martino
Casa Escher is a wonderful light filled holiday rental located in the historic centre of Fara San Martino, Abruzzo, a great base for hikers
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Abruzzo Ancestors – Uncovering Family History
Uncover your Abruzzo ancestry and roots across Pescara, Chieti, L'Aquila, and Teramo tracing families, stories, and heritage
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Panfilo Farmhouse – Luxury Family-Friendly Teramo B&B & Apartments
Set in Teramo’s hills between sea and mountains, Panfilo Farmhouse offers luxury B&B rooms and apartments for a tranquil countryside stay
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Jonathan Stanyer – Author
Jonathan Stanyer is an author, acclaimed for his novels about the Chieti-based Inspector Giordano Bruno
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