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.
Abruzzo’s 7% Flat Tax: What ‘Expats’ and Locals Really Pay
Foreign retirees in Abruzzo pay 7% while locals fund the hospitals. Who really carries the cost of the flat-tax regime, and why?
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.
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
Your guide to what's on in Abruzzo this June: cherry and cheese sagre, wine festivals, open-air opera and L'Aquila's Capital of Culture shows
The Best Free Beaches in Abruzzo: Reserves and Wild Coast 2026
Walking the Sette Madonne Sorelle: Explore Abruzzo’s New Long-distance Trail
Abruzzo Beach Bible – Blue Flag Beaches 2026
How to Read Abruzzo’s Wealth Map Before You Buy
Virtues of Le Virtù – Teramo’s Tasty Spring Clean Soup
Liberation Day: Exclusion and The Enemy Within
Erasmus returns: Abruzzo and Britain Reconnect in 2027
