A Nonna’s Idea. A Community Heart. A Good Read.
L’idea di una nonna. Il cuore della comunità. Una buona lettura.
Hundreds of Stories. Four Provinces. One Region.
Read more from the blog →Nineteen years of independent reporting on Abruzzo. Recipes, ruins, festas, the people who make this region what it is.
25th October: Rock Tombs, Abbey & Historic Abruzzo Palazzo Lunch
A thousand years of Abruzzo in one Sunday: tombs cut into a riverbank, a Benedictine abbey, a family palazzo, and a long lunch at the table.
World Foods Shops In Abruzzo
Missing home flavours? Discover local international food shops across Abruzzo for the spices, herbs, and global ingredients you crave.
October Events Out And About in Abruzzo
Chestnut sagre, wine harvests, olive walks and Halloween traditions across all 4 provinces: your full October guide to Abruzzo
The Pulse & People of Abruzzo
The People of Abruzzo
A Different Mix
Who lives in your comune, and how is that changing? See which villages are thinning and which are holding on, where foreign residents are settling, and what helps a community stay alive. How does yours rate?
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The Pulse of Abruzzo
Our guide to the cities, towns and villages of Abruzzo. Make an informed choice of where to live, or find out what your family’s ancestral home is like today.
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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 October →Sagre, festivals, concerts and pageants across the four provinces · 62 events this month. Fully searchable, and all in our Living Calendar.
Sagra della Castagna Roscetta, Canistro Inferiore (Santa Croce)
Teramo International Street Food
La Transumanza delle Vacche, Montorio al Vomano
Festa della Castagna, Leofara, Valle Castellana
Sagra della Castagna, San Felice d'Ocre
La Notte delle Streghe, Rosciano
Castellhalloween, Castellalto
Camminata tra gli Olivi
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
October 2026What’s worth reading right now. The latest guide, the seasonal recipe, and one to add to the visiting list.
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
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…
October Chestnut Festivals in Abruzzo
If you are visiting Abruzzo in October, you may pick up the words sagre delle castagne or castagnata – which refers to a dedicated chestnut…
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.
Plan Your Pit Stop: Fuel in Abruzzo
Discounts come and go. Buying a house in Abruzzo? Plan for fuel: find your two nearest pumps, check the real drive and know your backup.
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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 19 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: places to stay, properties for sale, restaurants, tours, guides and services across the region. See the workshops, classes and tours they’re running →
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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Tra Borgo & Cielo – Private Holiday House Sale Bomba
For private sale - 'Between Village and Sky' - a small, but perfect stone house that embodies the charm of village life in Bomba
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Exploring Abruzzo – Tours
Discover the unspoiled hidden gem of Italy; Abruzzo, where time has stood still! The greenest region of Europe, with so much to offer…
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Le Virtù – Abruzzese Ristorante Philadelphia
The inspiration for our Abruzzese ristorante, Le Virtù (The Virtues) in Philadelphia comes from our experiences at the tables of family…
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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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Pro Loco Poggio Umbricchio
Pro Loco Poggio Umbricchio celebrates nature, heritage and sustainable tourism at its White Truffle Festival & Abruzzo’s oasis barbecue spot
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