Abruzzo’s Joyous Presepe Tradition
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…
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Traditional Christmas dishes from Abruzzo
Christmas meals are taken seriously in Abruzzo. The traditional Christmas menu is discussed and planned in details weeks prior to the celebration and many dishes are prepared well before the…
Holiday gift guide Made in Abruzzo
With Christmas just around the corner we want to offer this curated roundup of holiday gifts “Made in Abruzzo”. Most of the artisans and small businesses listed here ship internationally…
Young Marsican bear breaks into a bakery
Juan Carrito, a young Marsican bear, broke into a bakery in Roccaraso to feast on fresh biscuits. The local park rangers tracked the signal of the bear’s radio collar and…
The wine fountain in Abruzzo, free for all!
Have you visited the wine fountain in Abruzzo yet? The famous attraction sits humbly at the end of a country road, near Ortona in the province of Chieti. The only…
Cost of living in Abruzzo
One of the things that surprises first-time visitors to Abruzzo is how affordable life is here. The cost of living in Abruzzo is low and a couple can live comfortably…
Fires scorch Abruzzo
Abruzzo is assessing the damage after yesterday’s fires. There were around 20 blazes yesterday, mostly on the coast, in Fossacesia, Pescara, Vasto, Ortona, Rocca San Giovanni, as well as in…
Warm pasta with fresh tomatoes
With the summer temperatures soaring the last thing you want to do is to stay in the kitchen cooking for hours. This tasty pasta dish is light and quick to…
How to get from Rome to Abruzzo?
So you’ve decided to head to Abruzzo and now it is time to plan the logistics. How to get from Rome to Abruzzo? Here is the complete guide on travelling…
Pizza Scima: traditional bread recipe from Abruzzo
I first tasted this wonderfully simple bread at my elderly neighbour's house. I had popped round to drop off some post just as she was preparing a very humble yet…
Health insurance for foreigners in Abruzzo
In WHO’s World Health Report 2000, Italy ranked second for the quality of its healthcare system. While many may argue whether Italy still deserves a podium finish, the country still…
Old-Fashioned Rose Liqueur
There are not many people in Abruzzo who haven’t inherited from their aunt or grandmother little ornate hand-blown glasses for Rosolio. The sweet, low-alcohol rose petal liqueur, invented centuries ago…
Walking Amongst Orchids
Abruzzo is one of the best places in Italy for wild orchid spotting, with some of the rarest species growing in the mountains. Two experts share their favourite walks and…
Blue Flag Beaches in Abruzzo
The number of Blue Flag beaches in Abruzzo has increased from 10 to 13 this year. The prestigious Blue Flag Award is given by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) to…
Then the Earthquake Happened
Andrew and Katja spent more than three years looking in Abruzzo until they found their perfect home. Something that had enough space for living and working — plus fantastic views.…
MaJella Forever!
As of today, there is no more Majella National Park in Abruzzo. Instead, there is Maiella National Park. And it has caused an outrage on social media in the region.…
Christmas Cakes with Walnuts and Chocolate
Every year, Nonna Onorina in Magliano de’ Marsi makes delicious pizza co le nuci (pizza con le noci, or walnut cakes) for her family. Her granddaughter Giulia sent us the…
Population continues to decline in Abruzzo
For the last six years, people have continued leaving Abruzzo in droves. The population in the region has been steadily shrinking at a rate higher than the national average. In…
When Maradona Came to Play in Abruzzo
In the aftermath of Diego Maradona’s death, Abruzzo warmly recalls its connection with one of the greatest football players of all time. In September 1984, during the Coppa Italia Championship,…
Emidio Pepe rare vintages up for grabs
Today, November 14, 2020, rare vintages from one of Abruzzo's most famous wineries Emidio Pepe will be auctioned in New York by the American auction house Zachys. Auction will be streamed…
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