Things to do in Abruzzo
Below are just a few ideas of some of the things you can do in Abruzzo but it is by no means comprehensive. Abruzzo is a great place for lovers of the outdoors. Walkers, climbers, mountain bikers, skiers or beach lovers will find plenty to keep them busy, whilst those that ride horses can find the longest bridleway in Europe in this region.
We hope to add to this section over the coming weeks. If you have been somewhere in Abruzzo you want to share with others let us know the details by using our contact form. We will then post the details on this page for others to enjoy.
Guided Tours
Abruzzo by Vespa - Guided scooter tours coming soon ....
Abruzzo Walks - Walking Tours in the beautiful region of Abruzzo
Places to Visit
Santa Stefano di Sessanio - A must see town with a boutique style hotel if you can afford it!
www.sextantio.it
Rocca Calacsio - Near to Santa Stefano, go there on a nice day and eat in the restaurant by the crumbling castle.
www.rifugiodellarocca.it
Campo Imperatore - Also known as 'The Little Tibet' due to the stunning and rugged scenery in the area.
Scanno - The town that captivated Henri Cartier-Bresson the famous photographer.
Castelli - Home of Italian Ceramics
L'Aquila - The capital town of Abruzzo
Penne - A lovely medieval walled town and where Escape to Abruzzo are based!
On the Water
Cataeuropa - Catamaran for daily / weekly charter. Owned by a Frenchman with an Italian wife this 12m Catermeran can cater for up to 10 people for day sailing in and around Pescara or longer trips.
www.cataeuropa.com
Beaches
Plenty of areas to choose from all along the Abruzzo coastline.
Golf
9 and 18 holes of golf can be played at the course in Miglianico.
Restaurants
There are just too many great restaurants to list here but you can be sure to find recommendations in the property information packs when you come to stay with us.
Lago di Penne – Nature Reserve
The reserve covers an area of about 150 hectares and is located on the outskirts of Penne. Lago di Penne is an artificial lake created by a dam over the River Tavo. Within the reserve is an educational centre which organizes camps for young students, a nature path with bird watching facilities, a centre for injured animals, a small shop and a botanical garden.
Skiing and Winter Activities
Winter brings to Abruzzo some of the most dramatic scenery found in Europe and there are plenty of ski resorts from downhill to cross country to choose from.
Museums
The 'Genti D'Abruzzo Museum
Via della Caserme, 24. Pescara. Tel. 085 451 0026 / 085 451 1562
The history of the people of the Abruzzo region.
Villa Urania
Via Piave 139. Pescara. Tel. 085 422 3426
Liberty Villa - Treccia Barons
Media Museum
Via Colle Marino, 73. Pescara. Tel. 085 451 0812 / 085 205 8323
Multimedia exhibits from the past and present day.
'P.Barrasso' Naturalistic and Archaeological Museum
Via del Vivaio. Caramanico Terme. Tel. 085 922 343
Archaeological finds from the Majella Park.
The Contemporary Art Laboratory Museum
Vico Lupinato, 1. Città S. Angelo. Tel. 085 960 555
An ex-tabacco factory and meeting and working place for many artists.
Historical and Archaeological Museum
Via del Baio. Loreto Aprutino. Tel. 085 829 1589
Archaeological finds from pre historical to the middle ages.
Arts Museum - The Nocciano Castle
Largo Madonna del Piano. Nocciano. Tel. 085 847 135
A kingdom of images, sounds and words.
'G.B.Leopardi' Archaeological Museum
Piazza Duomo,7. Penne. Tel. 085 821 1727
History of the 'vestino' territory from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages.
Diocesan Civic Museum
Piazza Duomo,7. Penne. Tel. 085 821 0525
Silverware, sculptures, paintings and frescos.
'Nicola da Leone' Naturalistic Museum
Contrada Collalto 1. Penne. Tel. 085 821 5003
Situated at the lake of Penne, enjoy also the walk around the lake in a sunny day.
Folk Traditions and Arts Museum
Viale dei Pini 17. Picciano. Tel. 085 828 5452
Showcasing the agricultural way of life in the region dating back to the end of the eighteenth century. While you are in Piccano be sure to try the restaurant in the square - Fonte Vecchio.
Genoa Castle - Bourbon Medieval Museum
Via Salle Vecchia, 1. Salle. Tel. 085 928 265
Exhibition of medieval finds, suits of armour paintings and prints.
'Diana and Tamara' - Ethnographic Museum of the Maiella National Park
Piazza Garibaldi. Roccacaramanico. Sant' Eufemia a Maiella. Tel. 085 421 3386
Handcraft works, agricultural and pastoral activities.
'Fortunato Bellonzi' Dantesque Museum
Via della Carrozza. Torre de' Passeri. Tel. 085 888 4220
Graphics works and paintings describing 'The Divine Comedy' produced by Italian and foreign artists of the nineteenth and twentieth century.
For all of the above museums it is possible to buy a weekly or annual card. ask for details at any of the museums.
