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Highlights Abruzzo
- Swimming in the Adriatic Sea
- Hiking and skiing
- City stroll through L´Aquila
- Abruzzi delicacies
- Snake festival in Cocullo
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Abruzzo is a real insider tip among Italian lovers. Because this region has several nature reserves to offer you not far from a vacation rental in Abruzzo. You will also have the opportunity to find comfortable accommodation in the seaside resorts north of the Adriatic coast and in the quieter southern areas.
Explore cultural sightsA vacation rental in Abruzzo is not only the perfect starting point for relaxing days by the sea. Vacation rentals in the interior of the country allow you to reach the castles, palaces and forts in just a few minutes by car. Those who rent an apartment in the capital of the region can also admire the historical buildings from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Baroque while strolling.
Holidays in Abruzzo
Location and orientation
The Abruzzo region is located in Italy, between Marche and Molize. To the east, Abruzzo runs along the Adriatic Sea with a flat coastal strip that changes into a gentle hilly landscape in the hinterland. The Abruzzi Apennines occupy two thirds of the region, with the Gran Sasso massif reaching up to 3,000 metres above sea level. From Rome to the capital L´Aquila it is about 118 kilometres.
Travelers and Activities
The region has a total of 21 ski areas with 368 kilometres of pistes to offer, in the immediate vicinity of which you will certainly find the right holiday apartment in Abruzzo. Campo Felice and Roccaraso are among the most famous downhill ski regions. Although Abruzzo is less known as a winter sports destination than the areas in northern Italy, there is usually even more snow here. Cross-country skiers can look forward to a good offer on the Campo Imperatore.
Exploring untouched areas while hiking and mountaineeringIn the regions of the mountains and the national parks of Abruzzo, you will find numerous marked hiking trails where there are no tourist flows. Some of the safe routes lead up to the summits, from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Monti Sibillini and Monti della Laga in the north or the Sirente and Velino group in the west.
The world-famous pilgrimage town of Manopello, which has already been visited by the Pope, is interesting for pilgrims. To visit Volto Santo's holy cloth, however, you must make a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Santuario di Manoppello.
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The city of L´Aquila, with a population of around 70,000, lies at 700 metres above sea level and boasts a large number of architecturally interesting jewels whose façades reflect the Romantic period. The student city is teeming with young people who spend their free time in the numerous cafés and bars. Be sure to visit the fountain of the 99 tubes. Also worth seeing is the city fortress in which the National Museum is housed.
2. Abruzzo foodYou can get to know the taste of the sea and the mountains in the typical dishes. Many regional dishes combine fresh seafood and pulses. Typical examples are stews and soups. The region is also rich in truffles, saffron and peperoncinos, which are used to refine Abruzzo dishes. In Abruzzo's restaurants, grilled skewers and hand-made pasta are also on the menu.
3. Celebrate traditional celebrations dulyMany festivities in Abruzzo have a pagan origin. On 16 January, during the "Farchie" in Fara Filiorum Petri, huge reed bundles are ignited. In Cocullo there is a snake festival with real animals from which the future is predicted. In addition, there are always festivals with a culinary theme, the so-called Sagra festivals, whose crowning finale is a spectacular fireworks display.
1. Experience the vitality of the capital cityThe city of L´Aquila, with a population of around 70,000, lies at 700 metres above sea level and boasts a large number of architecturally interesting jewels whose façades reflect the Romantic period. The student city is teeming with young people who spend their free time in the numerous cafés and bars. Be sure to visit the fountain of the 99 tubes. Also worth seeing is the city fortress in which the National Museum is housed.
2. Abruzzo foodYou can get to know the taste of the sea and the mountains in the typical dishes. Many regional dishes combine fresh seafood and pulses. Typical examples are stews and soups. The region is also rich in truffles, saffron and peperoncinos, which are used to refine Abruzzo dishes. In Abruzzo's restaurants, grilled skewers and hand-made pasta are also on the menu.
3. Celebrate traditional celebrations dulyMany festivities in Abruzzo have a pagan origin. On 16 January, during the "Farchie" in Fara Filiorum Petri, huge reed bundles are ignited. In Cocullo there is a snake festival with real animals from which the future is predicted. In addition, there are always festivals with a culinary theme, the so-called Sagra festivals, whose crowning finale is a spectacular fireworks display.