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Guide to Abruzzo

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ABRUZZO TRAVEL INFORMATION AND TOURISM SUGGESTIONS

The region of Abruzzo includes Pescara, L'Aquila, Teramo, Chieti, Sulmona, Scanno and Avezzano. Although the long coast of Abruzzo and Molise runs south along the Adriatic to Puglia, the ancient identity of the territory can be found inland.

Consult all our Abruzzo travel articles below. They are ordered by the latest added or updated. Alternatively, access them from the links in the right column divided by recipes, food, wine, itineraries, tours and trip suggestions. Our Abruzzo blog suggestion is www.lifeinabruzzo.com while join us on www.facebook.com/DeliciousAbruzzo.

Favorite Restaurants in Vasto

Written by Philip Curnow

Published in Abruzzo Food

We have had the pleasure of exploring the territory of Vasto, both the city itself and along this stretch of the Adriatic coast in Abruzzo in either direction. Vasto city is full of restaurants, but those outside, and especially the famous trabocchi which offer the possibility of a meal or dinner, are a little more difficult to locate once on the ground. The list below should help and comprises our own discoveries and the personal recommendations of a bed and breakfast we stayed in located in the Protected Park of Punta Aderci. SELECTED VASTO AREA RESTAURANTS AND TRATTORIA …

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Last modified on 16 March 2013

Abruzzo Coast

Published in Abruzzo Itineraries

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The Abruzzo coast is around 125km long and stretches from Martinsicuro, on the borders of Marche, to Vasto which is within swimming range of Molise. In the middle is the port of Pescara and the buzzing summer resorts of Francavilla al Mare and Alba Adriatica. The coast is a long lazy drive past miles of sandy beaches bathed in clean water with some of the best value hotel accommodation you'll find anywhere in summer. The onshore and offshore breezes provide above average windsurfing conditions and those keen can choose between Giulianova, Francavilla al Mare, Ortona, Torino di Sangro Marina, Lido…

Last modified on 16 March 2013

Italian National Parks and Protected Nature Reserves

Published in Abruzzo Itineraries

From North to South there are over 20 National Parks in Italy which cover about 10% of the land surface, about 140 regional parks and the many marine protected areas, nature reserves and several other protected areas. Below is a list of some of the most popular Italian National Parks from where you can enjoy an eco-friendly stay combining active sports activities and relaxation. A full index and description of each such park in Italy can be found in the site of the Federation of Italian National Parks. We start in Abruzzo and heighboring Le Marche. Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo The…

Last modified on 21 January 2013

Lace and Gold Traditions

Published in Abruzzo Handicrafts

Souvenir hunters should ensure they pick up samples of the local 'ricami', or lace work in Abruzzo, as well as 'orafa' or goldwork and handmade jewellery.

Last modified on 14 January 2013

Ventricina salumi from Crognaleto

Published in Abruzzo Food

Supermarket Ventricina in province of Chieti

Ventricina is a typical Abruzzesi salami which varies across the region, and even into neighboring Molise, in terms of shape, consistency and flavor- It is one of the most traditional creations of Abruzzo cuisine. Fine grained and mildly spicy, the Ventricina of Teramo or Crognaleto is characterized by a mixture of finely ground pork parts, which cannot be used otherwise, mixed with pieces of prosciutto and richly spiced. Other ingredients include salt, white and black pepper, sweet hot pepper and spicy hot pepper, garlic, paste made from peppers, fennel seeds, rosemary, orange peels.

Last modified on 14 January 2013

Confetti from Sulmona

Published in Abruzzo Food

The traditional confetti originating from Sulmona in depeest Abruzzo is everywhere. This is not the paper stuff thrown at weddings, but fabulous sugared coated almonds of every color. They are popular as gifts handed out at the end of marriage ceremonies and other such romantic occasions. The industry developed in the town around 250 years ago. One of the first, and perhaps most famous of the local factories, 'Pelino' dates from 1783 and the oriignal part of the factory can be visited very close to the historical centre of Sulmona. Inside the doors is as close to a real Willy Wonka chocolate factory…

Last modified on 14 January 2013

Corfinio and liqueurs from Abruzzo

Published in Abruzzo Food

We had the good fortune to find a rare old bottle of Corfinio liqueur in our local enoteca. Made with 42 herbs of the Maiella Mountains and Abruzzese saffron, which gives the liqueur its typical gold yellow color, it was an absolute treat. The flavour can be paragoned to the people of Abruzzo - forte e gentile. Corfinio liqueur was actually trademarked in 1858 and was invented by Giulio Barattucci. He also gave us some of the many famous liqueurs from the region which we still drink today, such as Amaro Majella and Aternum.

Last modified on 14 January 2013