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.
Italia’s Perfect Pasta
Part of the fun of living in Abruzzo is understanding their criteria for what counts and what doesn't; the belly rules supreme over other body bits in Abruzzo!
The Bourbons Last Bastion Against Unification: Civitella del Tronto
Civitella del Tronto, a 16th century town that grew up at the time of the Spanish domination of the area, around the magnificent Bourbon fortress
The Corno Grande – Italy’s Rocky Heart
Overlooking our cottage in Bascianella and part of the Gran Sasso Mountain range is Italy's highest Apennine mountain, 'The Corno Grande' (nicknamed Italy's Rocky Heart)
Why Holiday in Abruzzo?
Oh where to holiday in Italy?! Although each of the regions have beautiful landscapes and food to die for in common, this diversity can make deciding difficult
Top 10 Tips for Buying a House in Abruzzo
Ristorante da Luisetta, Colledoro di Castelli
An Abruzzo Christmas in Bascianella
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso – A Romantic Boutique Abruzzo Hotel
The Terrible Waiting Game of ENEL Gas
Groundhog Christmas Eve Warning
Gathering Wood