10 beautiful towns to visit in Abruzzo
This is our selection of some of the most beautiful towns to visit in Abruzzo. Each has something special to offer: breath-taking views, rich history, charming old streets, a lively…
ABRUZZISSIMO is a subscription-only English-language digital magazine about Abruzzo delivered to your inbox nine times per year. Every issue is carefully curated by Anna Lebedeva, an Abruzzo-based food and travel writer, who invites local journalists, tour guides, history enthusiasts, photographers, book authors and other passionate locals to share insiders’ travel tips, their knowledge of the region’s history, culture, food stories, and recipes.
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Things to do in Abruzzo for families
Abruzzo has a lot to offer for families with kids. Whether you are visiting the region or living here, there are plenty of places to visit and things to choose…
Things to see and do in Pescara
Visiting Pescara and looking for things to see and do in the city? We have compiled a list for you! Abruzzo’s commercial capital and most populated city, Pescara retains a…
Celebrating the Carnival of Città Sant’Angelo
Almost 30 years ago, the Carnival of Città Sant’Angelo was reborn, bringing together both young and old to celebrate the town’s ancient tradition. Paola Ceresano is a well-respected figure in…
Calcionetti with Almonds and Honey
One of the oldest recipes in Abruzzo that takes form in various guises is for the famous calcionetti, cavcinitt, caggntt' or caciunitt – deep-fried ravioli-shaped small pastries with a filling.…
The best Christmas markets in Abruzzo
After two pandemic years, Christmas celebrations and holiday markets in Abruzzo are better than ever. While our region never features as a top of Christmas destinations in Italy, there are…
The most beautiful nativity scenes in Abruzzo
Every year, Abruzzo celebrates Christmas with nativity scenes. Miniature and made by local artisans, or live scenes played by children and adults, they are joyous events with a strong community…
Going underground: caves to visit in Abruzzo
To escape sizzling summer temperatures seek shelter... underground. There are many spectacular caves to visit in Abruzzo: some of them offer easy short itineraries; others, less accessible, appeal to thrill…
The Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona Rides Again
La Giostra is the biggest event that should feature on your list of things to see in summer in Sulmona. The pandemic stopped it for two years, but every year…
Ratafià liqueur from Abruzzo – recipe
Preparation of Ratafià liqueur in Abruzzo is part of a subtle family alchemy, almost a rite, which is passed down from one generation to another, like an invisible thread connecting…
What to do in Abruzzo this summer: events, festivals and more
UPDATE 2023: We have an e-book "41 Summer Festivals in Abruzzo" with detailed listings for this year. It is available here. Summers in Abruzzo are always filled many festivals, events,…
The Ancient Snake Festival of Cocullo
Cocullo is a small medieval town with a population of 200 people in the Province of L’Aquila, just over an hour from Rome and 40 minutes from Pescara. Perched on…
San Martino sulla Marrucina – A Small Town with a Big History
If you can discover a town by accident, that’s what happened to me. Finding things on purpose is much harder – I can’t tell you how many times we’ve wound…
News from Abruzzo: Juan Carrito awake, mimosa blooms early, NFTs for sushi
Villages in Abruzzo pay you to live there The The Regional Council has published a list of 173 municipalities that will pay up to €15,000 over a maximum of three…
Villages in Abruzzo will pay you €15,000 to live there
Fresh air, stunning views, tranquility. How many of you have been dreaming about ditching it all and moving to an Italian village? Now you can move to Abruzzo and get…
Air pollution in Teramo, mystery in the skies and delayed spring
This is our latest dispatch of Abruzzo news in English. Poor air quality in Teramo The city of Teramo has one of the worst air quality in Italy. The national…
A Day in Bominaco
Enjoy a day in the small village of Bominaco in Abruzzo to discover the town’s fascinating history, ancient monks’ trails and one of the region's most beautiful frescoed chapels. Bominaco…
News from Abruzzo: fuel prices soar, pasta fraud, new flights
Our weekly round-up of news from Abruzzo in English. Fuel prices continue to grow In Abruzzo, and in Italy, in just one year petrol prices increased by 20.5% and by…
News from Abruzzo: historic trains, new app for L’Aquila, price hikes
Our weekly round-up of news from Abruzzo in English: Abruzzo in the orange From Monday, Abruzzo is in the orange zone from next Monday as the hospital beds occupancy and…
The deadly Rigopiano avalanche
(updated on January 18, 2024) January 18, 2017, a major avalanche hit the luxury Hotel Rigopiano, near Farindola, killing 29 people. In the afternoon of January 18, 2017, an avalanche…
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