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Pescasseroli: the capital of the Park and the birthplace of Benedetto Croce
At 1,167 meters in the heart of the PNALM: the Visitor Center, Croce's birthplace, ski slopes, and trails for bears and chamois
Lake Barrea: the three borghi of Barrea, Villetta Barrea, and Civitella Alfedena
An artificial lake at 980 m in the PNALM, surrounded by three jewel-like borghi: Caldora castle, Borgo Autentico, chamois and wolf trails
Celestinian hermitages of the Majella: a guide to the 5 most important
The story of Pietro da Morrone (Celestine V) and the spiritual map of Abruzzo's sacred mountain: Santo Spirito, San Bartolomeo, Sant'Onofrio
Ski Week in Abruzzo: the 2026/2027 Guide to Plan the Perfect Trip
400 km of slopes, cumulative ski passes, competitively priced hotels, and a sea + mountain combo: the most affordable ski week in Italy for 2026/2027
Winter 2026/2027 in Abruzzo: a complete guide to what to do from December to March
Skiing, snowshoeing, thermal baths, New Year's Eve, Christmas markets, white truffle, winter cuisine: all the experiences of winter 2026/2027 in Abruzzo
Weekend on the Costa dei Trabocchi: the complete guide for 2, 3 or 7 days
Itineraries, where to stay, when to go, how much it costs and how to plan: everything you need for a perfect weekend in Abruzzo
Santo Stefano di Sessanio: what to see, Sextantio, and where to stay in the medieval borgo of Gran Sasso
A complete guide to the borgo perched at 1,250 meters in the Gran Sasso National Park: what to see, the Torre Medicea, the Sextantio albergo diffuso, the Slow Food lentil, experiences to live and how to plan your visit.
Rocca Calascio: the most iconic castle in Abruzzo — history, cinema, and authentic experiences
A complete guide to the highest and most photogenic castle in Abruzzo: history, films like Ladyhawke and The Name of the Rose, hiking trails, sunset experiences, and all the practical information you need to plan your visit.
Gift an Experience in Abruzzo: 12 Ideas for Every Occasion
From lunch on a trabocco to a weekend in Santo Stefano di Sessanio: twelve gift ideas from Abruzzo organized by occasion and budget, with real prices, seasonality tips, and a practical guide to the Stravagando gift voucher.