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This Week in Abruzzo
Full calendar →Today’s markets and what’s coming up across Abruzzo.
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July Events: Out and About in Abruzzo
Abruzzo events in July: food sagre, Pescara Jazz, the Sulmona joust, castle nights and L'Aquila's Capital of Culture summer, all mapped
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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
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Getting to Know Teramo – A Friendly Walk for Newcomers
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Lunch and Cooking Classes with Novelia in Sulmona
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Fluency & Friends In No Time – Online Italian Classes with Laura
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…
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.
Ease into Your Abruzzo
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Living in Abruzzo
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Visiting Abruzzo
Town itineraries, walking trails, and local restaurants we’d send a friend to.
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Tracing Your Roots
Family research, returning to the homeland, the stories of those who left and came back.
Begin the search →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.
Lu Cumbare a Fiur: Abruzzo’s Flower Friend Tradition
Before the welfare state, Abruzzo made a safety net from friendship. Meet lu cumbare a fiur, the San…
Ode to Buying Turnkey in Abruzzo
After six years renovating two houses in Abruzzo, we'd buy a turnkey property every time. The honest case…
Happy Festa della Repubblica Quiz
Why did the South vote for the king? What did Italy actually ban after Fascism? Five questions on…
The People of Abruzzo
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. The people holding them up.
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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…
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Bisenti Apartments – Short Term Terrace Apartment Rental
A spacious 180m² family apartment in the heart of Bisenti, with a sunny terrace…
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Abruzzolavanda – 3 Original Rental Homes in Pollutri & Villalfonsina
3 special rental homes in Pollutri & Villafonsina (CH), close to wonderful beaches &…
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Novelia’s Sulmona Cooking Class & Lunch
Join Novelia and her family for a cooking class or delicious family lunch at…
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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…
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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…
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Dimora del Tempo
Via Frazione La Fonte 52,Civitella Messer Raimondo Dimora del Tempo is a welcoming 4-bedroom…
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Casa Porta Rossa – Airy Ortona Rental Amongst Olives & Vineyards
Casa Porta Rossa is located in the heart of Villa Caldari, a peaceful hamlet…
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Casa Escher – Family Holiday Rental Fara San Martino
Casa Escher is a wonderful light filled family holiday rental located in the historic…
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Abruzzo Ancestors – Uncovering Family History
Uncover your Abruzzo ancestry and roots across Pescara, Chieti, L'Aquila, and Teramo tracing families,…
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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…
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Jonathan Stanyer – Author
Jonathan Stanyer is an author, acclaimed for his novels about the Chieti based Inspector…
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