On 29 October 2022, Opi one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, a “stronghold” of the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise will dress up in the colours and flavours of Autumn with its ancient festival.
“The Notte Nera, “Black Night” is back in Castel di Ieri hosted in its historic centre. A party for all tastes and all ages, from 14.00 to midnight. There will be the opportunity to trek and visit places rich in local history and culture, enjoy some wonderful local dishes on your return as well as some music at the evening concert!
If you are visiting Abruzzo in October, you may pick up the words sagre delle castagne or castagnata – which refers to a dedicated chestnut festival which is one of the many harvests and reasons to make a beeline to Abruzzo in the Autumn.
Join Perano’s street food and wine tour with plenty of opportunities to try typical local products, new wine and enjoy the gala of the greatest wines of Abruzzo!
On the scariest night of the year, put on your scariest disguise and come and visit the Roccascalegna castle at night!
Not just roast chestnuts. Tagliacozzo’s Cantine nella Rocia open cellars plenty of local autumn dishes to try and take delight in, music and crafts!
Who can resist the alluring smell of roasted chestnuts, especially when combined with fabulous local dishes and the discovery of an Italian village like Canistro Sante Croce (AQ)?
Abruzzo’s chestnut festivals are a wonderful way to explore off-the-beaten-track villages like Redinindara in the province of Aquila.
Valle Castellana’s delicious chestnut and potato sagra that is famous for its superb autumnal dishes.
Senarica is famous for its Lu’Nzit chestnuts and celebrates them with a large weekend festa each year!