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.
Our 24-hour guide to Penne is written by local Dianne Drew, who runs the boutique-style b&b and guestroom rental, ‘Terracielo Ramona‘ with incredible terrace vistas of Penne. She is part of the local arts co-operative and can guide you on some of the fantastic artisans to pay a visit to.
The evocative Castello della Monica is a fascinating Abruzzo folly located in an upper leafy part of Teramo
Abruzzo has lost Pierluigi Imperiale, a vet with a passion for bringing the well-trod old pastoral paths of the transumanza back to life. For anyone who has recently walked along the Tratturo Magno (The Royal Shepherd's Path) from L'Aquila, you will probably be here through the actions and activism of this individual
Casale San Nicola (TE) is one of those secret Abruzzesi villages that you stumble upon and then can’t wait to make a return visit. It’s a picturesque mountain village that should be on everybody’s Abruzzo ‘bucket list’, particularly for those that like an easy ramble, view some fantastic art and for those on a budget...
