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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.
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.
Abruzzo with Kids, Teens & Toddlers : A Family Guide
Abruzzo with kids, toddlers to teens: lakes, castles, animals, Roman ruins, beaches, waterparks and festivals, mostly gentle on the purse
August Events: Out and About in Abruzzo
August in Abruzzo: sagre, seaside festivals, concerts and pageants, for expats, visitors, locals and anyone tracing their roots here
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Browse all August →Sagre, festivals, concerts and pageants across the four provinces · 114 events this month. Fully searchable, and feeding our Google living calendar.
Muntagninjazz, mountain villages of central Abruzzo
Festival del Peperone Dolce di Altino
Perdonanza Celestiniana
Sagra dei Ceci e dello Zafferano, Navelli
Sagra della Porchetta Lentellese
Strà Festival degli Artisti di Strada, Collecorvino
Rievocazione Storica del Toson d'Oro, Vasto
Suoni sul Lago Folk Festival, Barrea
This Week in Abruzzo
Full calendar →Today’s markets and what’s coming up across Abruzzo.
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Abruzzo Diary
See all events →This month's highlights, plus workshops, tours and tastings from the hosts and guides in our directory.
In Season
August 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…
The Best Free Beaches in Abruzzo: Reserves and Wild Coast 2026
Skip the lido this summer. Abruzzo's reserve beaches are free, wild, and cared for. A 2026 guide with dog rules and parking.
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.
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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: places to stay, properties for sale, restaurants, tours, guides and services 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 for long-term rental near the Gran Sasso National Park. Ideal for long-term rental & familiarisation with Teramo & Abruzzo
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3 Bedroom Abruzzo Country Villa – Isca d´Archi (CH)
This beautifully presented Abruzzo 3-storey country villa (9 rooms – 191 m2) with an additional two-storey annexe (4 rooms – 61 m2) is…
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Passucci International Travel
Since 1964 Passucci International Travel has specialised in crafting unforgettable English-speaking tours and tailored travel experiences…
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Marcelli Formaggi – Abruzzesi Artisan Cheeses & Speciality Products in the USA
The online Italian deli, Marcelli Formaggi brings the true tastes of Abruzzo to the USA, sourced from their family's award-winning Slow…
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Max and Molly at Casa Faraone Home Restaurant
Our home restaurant Max and Molly at Casa Faraone which is nestled between the Majella Mountains and the Aventino Valley close to Fara San…
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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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