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.
Ode to Buying Turnkey in Abruzzo
After six years renovating two houses in Abruzzo, we'd buy a turnkey property every time. The honest case for finished over fixer-upper.
The Greater Pescara & The Budget Behind it
Why Pescara, Montesilvano and Spoltore are being merged on 1 January 2027, and why the regional government will not let the timetable slip!
From Mosquitoes to Modernism: How Pescara Was Built
How a malarial fishing village became Abruzzo's 4th provincial capital in 1927, and what the railways, quinine and a poet had to do with it
Happy Festa della Repubblica Quiz
Why did the South vote for the king? What did Italy actually ban after Fascism? Five questions on the real history behind Festa della Repubblica
June WhatsOnAbruzzo
Abruzzo Beach Bible – Blue Flag Beaches 2026
Abruzzo Airport’s New Bus to Pescara: Meet TUA4Fly from 01/06/2026
How to Read Abruzzo’s Wealth Map Before You Buy
Liberation Day: Exclusion and The Enemy Within
Italy’s 7% Tax Expands: 5 New Abruzzo Towns
Our Guide to the Water Cut Affecting 22 Comuni in Abruzzo
