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The Fano Adriano Experience: Mountain Magic

Saturday 28 June 2025 @ 11:30 - 21:30 CEST

€35.00

Fano Adriano’s Mountain Magic: A Journey of Renewal with Life in Abruzzo

Embark on a Midsummer Gentle Adventure in the Heart of Abruzzo on Saturday, 28th June

Are you seeking a unique midsummer escape that blends rich history, vibrant culture, and gentle outdoor adventures in the stunning Abruzzo mountains? Join Life in Abruzzo for an unforgettable pop-up discovering the best of Fano Adriano in the Gran Sasso Mountains!  It’s a village that beautifully intertwines its ancient past with a resilient, thriving present, post the L’Aquila earthquake.  The local community came together to build a cooperative to help push this medieval town as an ideal smart or remote work destination with shared co-living space, and in May, it twinned with Navelli and will begin growing DOP saffron ready to harvest this autumn!

This experience is perfect for anyone yearning to explore something a little different in Abruzzo,  with the choice to come for the morning or just the afternoon and evening.  There will be alternative supervised activities offered to children if they do not wish to participate with adults.  For those that want to stay over, accommodation is offered at €35 per person, €17.50 for children, including breakfast.  Dogs are welcome.

The Programme

If you fancy a local history top-up, the local Ethnographic Museum in Cerqueto will be open from 10.00 for free if you wish to visit before our first stop!

11.30 – Senarica – La Casa di Cura

A visit to Senarica, where ‘Tucci in Italy’ first stopped in Abruzzo to try Timballo, and where we will be having a refreshing liquid gold!  You will be guests of the much-acclaimed microbrewery, La Casa di Cura, for a quick beer tasting, perfect after a drive on a hot summer’s day!    They brew all the traditional types like IPAs, but have branched out to have cider, a non-alcoholic beer, a probiotic range including a saffron “kombucha sour saison, Scotch Ale, Russian Stout, Belgian style fruit beer made with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo just to name a few!  You may have heard of them as they did a tie-in with Rewilding and created a blackberry beer!

 

13.00 – Fano Adriano,  Lunch at MOM or Taverna 7 Effe

There will be a choice of restaurants:

MOM –  a gastronomic vegan tasting menu of either 4 or 5 dishes by one of Italy’s most accomplished vegan chefs, Gina Di Benedetto.  Her restaurant was first included in the Gambero Rosso Guide in 2023 and has received the Tradizione Futura award.

You can order a couple of dishes or try the 4-plate tasting menu, €45 or the 5-plate tasting menu, €55.  The June Menu consists of

Pinzimonio – €10
Pasta with creamy cashew nuts, basil pesto and cherry tomatoes – €14
A slice of puff pastry with potato and aubergine, served with a summer cream of peaches and peppers – €16
Saffron risotto with pea cream and leeks – €21
Chickpea, potato and courgette tempeh – €21
Cocoa and strawberry tartlet €9

Alternatively, you can eat delicious traditional Teramana fare at Taverna 7 effe.  Children can eat here; they will be supervised if parents want to try MOM.  Expect to pay between €20 and €30 here for a multi-course lunch.

Examples of Gina’s Vegan Dishes

15.30-16.30

After lunch, we take a guided bilingual storytelling walk through the charming village, discovering its stone alleys and the beautiful Church of Saints Peter and Paul that is regarded as one of the jewels of sacred art in the Gran Sasso mountains.

This medieval town was likely built upon an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Emperor Hadrian, as Fanum in Latin translates as temple. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Fano Adriano endured a period of isolation, intensified by the destruction of Strada Cecilia, its only link to Rome. By the 15th century, the area became part of the Kingdom of 2 Sicilies under the rule of the Orsini family until Italy’s unification.

16.30-18.30 Prato di Selva

After a short drive, you will be invited to connect with nature on a gentle, cool and easy walk through the meadows and forests of Prato Selva.  We will use the well-worn centuries-old paths of the shepherds and charcoal burners.

This relaxing hike through high meadows and shaded woods will be led by a knowledgeable local bilingual guide. The cooling trail winds through the natural area of Prato Selva will keep you feeling fresh, and you will walk on easy, accessible paths, offering wonderful moments of direct contact with nature without the need for steep climbs. Enjoy the brief pauses to listen to the sounds of the forest, observe the local flora, and soak in the tranquil mountain atmosphere.

The view across the vallery to Fano Adriano

 

19:30 – 19:50

Transfer to the Hermitage of the Annunziata

A 20-minute drive will bring us to the peaceful Hermitage of the Annunziata, which enjoys extraordinary views and was first recorded back in the 14th century.

20:00 – 21:30

Here you’ll witness a magical midsummer sunset over the Gran Sasso. Indulge in a special apertivo, including the ancient “scurpelle that predate the scrippelle that are used for timballo.  Music will be provided by Napolitan guitarist and singer Marta del Zanna, stars will begin to twinkle in the clear Abruzzo sky. It’s the perfect way to end a day of discovery.

Important Details for Your Fano Adriano Adventure:

Saturday, 28th June enjoys a late midsummer sunset at 8:47 PM on the day.  You’ll fully experience the sunset, stunning twilight and the emerging stars and yet still enjoy a safe drive down the mountain for a comfortable drive home. For those wishing to extend their stay, an optional overnight in Fano Adriano with breakfast can be provided

Children from the age of 6 and teens can enjoy supervised tennis, football, and volleyball courts, with supervision provided.  On offer there will also be open space animation and creative workshops.

Suitable Ages

Each activity is suitable for young and elderly alike!  Walking is inspiring but does not involve steep climbs or situations to trigger vertigo.

Prices

  • Afternoon and evening activities – €35, children €17.50 excluding lunch
  • Beer Tasting – €5
  • Accommodation, if required, will be charged at a special Life In Abruzzo rate of  €35 for adults and €17.50 for children, including breakfast. Accommodation is in single, double or triple rooms with private bathroom – Breakfast – Assistance and logistical support at the Fanesia Coliving facility in Corso Vittorio Emanuele III, Fano Adriano (TE) or at the Taverna 7 effe.

NB These are the prices as set by the Fanesia cooperative for the day, there is no commission added on top by Life In Abruzzo.

Discover history, culture, and the magic of its mountains. Spaces are limited, so book early for this unforgettable midsummer journey!

Ideas for Sunday if you stay over!

– Take the funicular up from neighbouring Prati di Tivo, the view is spectacular – Front Row Abruzzo – The Allure of Prati di Tivo
– Hire an Ebike for half a day (€25) and cycle the 100 Waterfall hike, more details here

-Eating out: Try the restored watermill, Il Mulino di Poggio Umbricchio, the Locanda del Cervo or Il Ristoro, trattoria Monti della Laga

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