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A gem so hidden that it is rather difficult to glimpse Pettorano sul Gizio from the road. A few fallen leaves, a few picturesque buildings, and the lush nature of the mountains certainly do not prepare one for the scenery offered by one of Italy's Most Beautiful Villages, located in the heart of the province of L'Aquila. Romantic and poignant, this...

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July 19 2023 Torricella Peligna, Italy

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Twenty-five thousand hectares of olive groves located on the slopes of the Italian Apennine Mountains could be restored to production in a matter of years, reversing a long-running trend of abandonment. According to the Italian National Olive Tree and Olive Oil Academy, restoring 5,000 hectares of olive orchards in a mountainous region such as Abru...

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Among the six most beautiful lakes in Italy it is impossible not to mention Lake Scanno, that is the largest natural lake in Abruzzo; it was formed following a landslide that blocked the course of the river Tasso and is immersed in a unique natural landscape, rich in fauna and spontaneous vegetation.   In its waters you can dive and regenerate, on...

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Abruzzo is a unique and special place, where you can admire the power of nature in all its greatness. A third of its territory is a protected area and boasts lakes with changing reflections, peaks that stand out towards the sky and wide sandy beaches.  Although geographically located in the central part of the Italian peninsula, Abruzzo is a region...

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This phrase is engraved in the mountainous rock, and the Maiella massif really is, for the people of Abruzzo, a mother: female, mystical, fertile. The Maiella National Park (one of the 24 Italian parks) gathers around the cluster of Apennine mountains and, since 2021, is a UNESCO Global Geopark. Under its wing there are 74,000 kilometers of breatht...

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Abruzzo is something special to experience. Bounded by the Adriatic Sea to the east and the towering Apeninne Mountains to the west, it is largely isolated from other parts of Italy, with a culture, winemaking and lifestyle that have been largely self-reliant, agricultural, insular and family-centric. Before my recent trip there, I researched the r...

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Casoli’s recent placement in the Borgo dei Borghi contest is big news in this little hilltop town. Nestled deep in the region of Abruzzo, the ancient town doesn’t get anything close to the attention of Tuscan hotspots like Montepulciano or San Gimignano, and its residents are mostly happy to fly under the radar. In 2021, Casoli was officially award...

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Where better to spend your lake vacation than in Italy? Our peninsula has a significant number of lakes, to be precise we are talking about 1500, all with different characteristics. For your lake vacation in Italy, you can choose any destination: from north to south and you can even choose the region that most appeals to you. Preferring a lake vaca...

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Tuscany, Piedmont, Sardinia, Veneto and Sicily (especially since The White Lotus filmed there!) might get more glory, but there’s an under-the-radar wine region every oenophileshould add to their travel bucket lists: Abruzzo. Fly into Rome and drive just 2 hours east, and you’ll land in Abruzzo. After visiting this summer, we can confirm it’s high...

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