Sagre, feste, markets and cultural happenings across Chieti, Pescara, Teramo and L’Aquila, gathered in one place.
If getting outside and immersing yourself in nature, even in the winter, appeals to you, or if you need inspiration and a group of like-minded people to share the experience with, join us on Friday 3rd January for our first 'Slow Hike' of the year on Piana del Ginepro, Serramonacesca (PE)!
Canoeing on Lago di Bomba in Abruzzo offers a peaceful escape into nature, surrounded by rolling hills and the dramatic backdrop of the Majella mountains. The calm waters make it perfect for both beginners and experienced paddlers, while the lake’s rich biodiversity and scenic beauty provide a unique way to explore one of Abruzzo’s most tranquil spots
"Lu Sand'Andonje" returns to Cermignano, a great winter festival dedicated to the cult of one of the most beloved saints of Abruzzo, Sant'Antonio Abate.
Join Max & Kharen, certified tourist guides, to discover some of the best-kept secrets of the stunning medieval city of Lanciano (CH). Did you know it has famous beautiful frescoes depicting the Last Judgement?
Our slow hike route is a circular walk around the ancient hermitage of Sant'Onofrio. There will be the opportunity to go into the chapel built into the rock face, and also visit a few of the old stone shepherd's huts (tholos) that we'll pass along the way.
Join Abruzzo Sister Tours on |Candleora, Sunday, February 2nd for a delicious lunch and witness the annual breathtaking natural spectacle of when the Sun sets perfectly between the majestic highest peaks of the Gran Sasso
40+ courses - exploring Abruzzo's coast line, hill country, and mountainous interior - prepared by Chef Andrew Wood at Philadelphia's
Le Virtú. Wine selection of 10 natural, organic, and/or biodynamic Abruzzesi producers.
Forest bathing is not just a simple walk in the woods, it is a way of immersing oneself in nature. Unlike hiking, forest bathing encourages participants to slow down, breathe deeply, and observe their surroundings on a deeper level, to tap into all the beauty and benefits that it offers.
On Thursday 6th of March join Max & Kharen for another fantastic walk to discover the secrets of the beautiful city of Chieti, another of the shiniest hidden gems of Abruzzo.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of walking slowly together until the sun goes down.We'll be walking a circular route up on the Piana del Ginepro: a vast open plain steeped in history, which lies at around 900m asl above the small village of Serramonacesca (the land of the monks), and stretches all the way to Passo Lanciano.
We will do our best to keep this calendar up to date, however in the case of last-minute cancellations due to adverse weather conditions, Covid outbreaks and so forth this may not always be possible. In these cases, you should contact the event organiser for a refund as we are not responsible for the events on the calendar, only compiling them into an easy list. As soon as we have news from an organiser when any event will be rescheduled we will update the calendar accordingly.
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