Village Blog — About Abruzzo Guide
Real stories, recipes and community life from Italy's Rocky Heart. Independent editorial coverage of Abruzzo since 2007 — culture, food, history, travel and the people who make this region extraordinary.
A Stop in Sulmona to See Abruzzo Traditional Dress
If you are a fan of Italian traditional dress, one museum to dip into is Sulmona’s Museo Civico Santissima Annunziata.
Winter is Coming: The Strategies of the Animals of the Gran Sasso Park
Have you ever wondered which of Abruzzo's rich and diverse wildlife stays in Abruzzo over the winter? What techniques are used by the animals to counter the cold and ensure they have enough to eat? Journalist Alessio Ludovici asked Federico Striglioni the zoologist of the Gran Sasso Monti della Laga National Park to explain what happens in this important time of the year.
Restoring Italy’s Wild Heart
There is a dynamic, growing community in Abruzzo that has answered the climate emergency and is working hard to restore the balance of Italy’s wild heart!
Abruzzo Olive Oil Soaps ‐ Workshops & Traditions to Recreate at Home
Making your own olive oil soap and beauty products is flourishing in Abruzzo, there are some wonderful workshops to take part in if you visit and if you can't here are 3 traditional natural recipes to try at home
Uncovering Penna Sant’Andrea’s Necropolis
The Photography Legends That Explored 20th Century Abruzzo
Traversing The Donkey’s Spine ‐ A Hike to Monte Rotondo
24 Hours in Silvi Paese & Marina – A Local’s Guide!
24 Hours in Teramo: A Local’s Guide
The Best Little Known Secrets of Francesco Paolo Michetti
Farm Dining Trail: Eating out At Abruzzo’s Best Agriturismo
