Discover Abruzzo
Marine snails, Pecorino grapes and square spaghetti, we embark on a gourmet tour of one of Italy’s most striking regions The Abruzzo region is commonly associated with the words forte e gentile (strong and More...
48 Hours in L’Aquila
Sarah Lane heads to Abruzzo to explore the noble city of L’Aquila and the surrounding Gran Sasso National Park, an area of stunning natural beauty, wildlife and good-tempered sheep. The medieval city of L’Aquila More...
In the Valley of the Snakes
Each year, in a remote village in the Peligna valley, a festival takes place that dates back 3,000 years. Nadia Attura attends a celebration in the valley of the snakes. Deep in the Peligna valley, where north More...
Double rainbow over the Navelli Plain, Abruzzo
Mark Hammond, Sheffield “A double rainbow over the Navelli Plain, Abruzzo taken from our house in Caporciano. Every day presents a different view of the plain as the seasons come and go and the More...
Life in Italy: Abruzzo
Stewart and Ruth Holland swapped life in southern England for life in southern Abruzzo seven years ago… They bought a 200-year-old stone property on the edge of the Maiella National Park that had been divided More...
Tales from Italy: Tasty Memories
Rosemary Campbell has always stayed true to her roots in Italy, returning to her parent’s home town every year to soak up the fine weather and sunflowers that adorn the hills… Can you tell us about your family More...