If you love nature, a holiday in Abruzzo is just the right thing for you and your family! You can enjoy nature at its most beauty whether you are staying by the sea or in the mountains. There is nothing less than three big national parks in the region which provide the possibility of experiencing nature on its own premises. 

To have a holiday in Abruzzo does not only mean to travel through nature but also through history from old villages with fortresses to abbeys and churches hewed into the rocks and often built on top of old temples. But be careful when you walk in the wonderful nature because you may meet a lynx, a wolf or a bear around the corner.

The sandy beaches in the northern part of the region are a big contrast to the rough rocks which constitute the southern stretch of coast. The hinterland consists of hills that offer good opportunities for trekking, and between the hills, you will find small, quiet villages. The western part of Abruzzo is dominated by the rough ridges of the Apennines. 

The landscape of Abruzzo

Abruzzo offers a fantastically wonderful and unspoiled nature with large forests, rivers and lakes. You can experience a fauna which may not be found like it anywhere else in Europe. Bears, lynx, wolfs, fallow deer and deer wander around in the large forests. 

Abruzzo is therefore the optimum place to go if you want to stay in the beautiful natural surroundings to trek, climb overall enjoy and use nature.

Large cities in Abruzzo: Chieti and L’Aquila

In the Abruzzo region, you will, among others, find the cities Chieti and the regional capital L’Aquila which are both characterised by many medieval buildings. 

Tourist attractions in Abruzzo

If you go to Abruzzo, it is a “must” to visit one of the three national parks in the region.

Sports activities in Abruzzo

Besides being a popular skiing destination, Abruzzo offers uncountable trekking possibilities in the wonderful nature. 

Gastronomic characteristics of Abruzzo

In Abruzzo, they eat everything from the sea, the forests and the mountains, and the most wonderful saffron is also grown here. 

If you like wine, you should visit the vineyards Masciarelli, Cataldi, Valentini, Valle Reale and La Valentina which are among the best in the region. 

The climate of Abruzzo

Most of the year, you will find nice, warm temperatures in Abruzzo and many hours with sunshine; from June to July, the temperatures will reach 30 degrees.

Some of the photos are kindly lent out from the Italian Tourist Office. Photographers:Vito Arcomano - Fototeca ENIT