Discover unforgettable adventures in Abruzzo – from exploring medieval hilltop towns and sun-soaked beaches to hiking the Apennine mountains. Start your journey through Italy’s wild heart.
Part 2 in our series of car-free travels when having a break in L'Aquila! Much is made that you need a car to explore Abruzzo, but you can conveniently take a bus from L'Aquila to Assergi for a 35-minute journey to Fonte Cerreto. Here sits the base of the cable car, to whisk you up the Corno Grande on the western side of Campo Imperatore where you can pick up numerous trails.
Our handy 24 hours in Vasto guide, written by local Riley Bianchi, an American who settled within touching distance of the precious historic centre and which includes ideas for foodies, kids, markets to visit, cycle routes to try and wineries to try
Prati di Tivo is a mountain destination that offers a front-row seat to Abruzzo in the summer via its La Maddonina cable car that sedately whisks you up to nature’s grand spectacle
Caramanico Terme is the town to visit if you would like to discover more about otters. It houses not just an otter centre but an interactive model den for children to visit as part of an evening adventure
