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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.
Hikes From the Daddy of Cable Cars in Abruzzo: Funivia del Gran Sasso D’Italia
Part 2 in our series of car-free travels when having a break in L'Aquila! Much is made that you need a car to explore Abruzzo, but you can conveniently take a bus from L'Aquila to Assergi for a 35-minute journey to Fonte Cerreto. Here sits the base of the cable car, to whisk you up the Corno Grande on the western side of Campo Imperatore where you can pick up numerous trails.
24 Hours in Vasto – A Local’s Guide
Our handy 24 hours in Vasto guide, written by local Riley Bianchi, an American who settled within touching distance of the precious historic centre and which includes ideas for foodies, kids, markets to visit, cycle routes to try and wineries to try
Front Row Abruzzo: The Allure of Prati di Tivo
Prati di Tivo is a mountain destination that offers a front-row seat to Abruzzo in the summer via its La Maddonina cable car that sedately whisks you up to nature’s grand spectacle
Abruzzo’s River Monarchy – Caramanico Terme’s Otter Trail
Caramanico Terme is the town to visit if you would like to discover more about otters. It houses not just an otter centre but an interactive model den for children to visit as part of an evening adventure
Parenting, E-Biking and Wine in Abruzzo
Spring, the Great Awakening of the Gran Sasso Monti della Laga Park
Fattoria Valle Magica – A Special Day out in Abruzzo for Kids and Adults
Doors in Abruzzo: Janus Ajar
The Loss of our Beautiful Marsican Bear, Juan Carrito
Celebrating 100 Years of the Abruzzo, Molise & Lazio National Park
Janus the Doorkeeper – Look Up Abruzzo Pt 1
