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24‐Hours in Francavilla al Mare ‐ A Local’s Guide
For many Francavilla al Mare is simply a modern seaside town, to be enjoyed for its sandy beaches, shallow waters and eating a wonderful seafood lunch, but it has a rich cultural history and was formerly nicknamed Abruzzo's Cradle of Art, which you can still dip into when you visit helped along by a local whose tips are always the very best to follow!
Toe Led Embellishment – Roman Mosaics in Abruzzo
Oh how the Romans adored their mosaics, across all of Abruzzo's four provinces, fine examples of their skilful embellishment of floors and walls have been uncovered
24 Hours in Fossacesia – A Local’s Guide
Local Pia Simone shares her list of magical guide of things to see and do when in the seaside town of Fossacesia (CH).
How to Hunt & Shave the Truffle in Abruzzo
Put simply, truffle hunting in Abruzzo is an enchanting adventure that has you gently treading across a drop dead gorgeous central Italian landscape