SUMMER IN ABRUZZO: The SIGHTSEEING. Summer is coming. Forecasts of’Central Tourist Office talk about at least 12 millions of Italians ready to holidays, a pleasure which is really hard to give up despite the difficult economic times for families. In recent years it was the race of the Italians toward cry places, exotic destinations and far from the beautiful country. But according to some studies this year many will choose to rediscover its region, to our beautiful beaches or in cities that offer exceptional museums.
But what are the places not to be missed or, better, to keep surely consider to choose the next holiday? We have compiled a ranking of the least known places but certainly interest of our nation full of interesting regions. Our advice is to take you organize your holiday in a smart way: perhaps identifying a search engine specializing holiday homes, such as Holidu.it, on which prenotarela your logistics base and plan the move according to their taste and to optimize time and costs at your disposal.
L‘Abruzzo, for example, It has a long tongue of the Adriatic coast, gives Tortoreto a Vasto, with well-equipped beaches, seaside restaurants that make you… pass from the time that you smell the kitchen. The Mountain and the many parks the so-called regional “Valle Verde d'Europa”, very close to great, guarantee that easy opportunities for those who prefer the sea to the mountains, or viceversa, and that is often the subject of dispute in choice of holiday.
Among the most significant sites in the region, still very unknown by the Italian tourism, It deserves a mention Pescara, a lively and eclectic city full of trendy clubs, Highly recommended for moments of fun.
Another magnificent and attractive location in this region, complete from every point of view, is Rocca Calascio, Medieval fortification 1.464 meters high surrounded by Gran Sasso National Park and Monti della Laga, movie sets such as The Name of the Rose, with Sean Connery, o Lady Hawke, with Michelle Pfeiffer. Then there is the Trabocchi coast, running from San Vito until you reach Rocca San Giovanni e Punta Cavalluccio: there are some of the 'coves’ (beaches) the most beautiful in the region, crystal clear water, sand and rock together, in addition to delicious food to taste with local wines. Another place we can not miss Campo Imperatore, a vast plateau in the heart of the Massif Gran Sasso, the highest peak of the mountain with its 2912 meters, that the known mountaineer Fosco Maraini he called it a “Little Tibet”.
A L'Aquila, millennial capital of region, on the road to reconstruction after the terrible earthquake of 2009, you can admire the beautiful Basilica of Collemaggio, desired at the end of the thirteenth century by Celestino V, the pope of “great refusal ", reopened in December 2017 after the restoration due to earthquake 6 April 2009. If your passion are the enchanting villages this region is the place for you: gives Scanno “The Pearl of Abruzzo” nestled in the Upper Valley of SagittariusSaint Stephen di Sessanio, a “small Matera” still unknown but that has nothing to envy to the most well-known locations of Basilicata. Beautiful are then naturalistic walks among which we highlight those in Valle Orfento or at the’Hermitage of San Bartholomew or to Celano Gorges, where you will find peace and intimate contact with nature and the opportunity to practice some sports like rafting. Then there is the mysterious Alba Fucens, a visit to the ancient and mysterious Roman city at the foot of Monte Velino, Highly recommended is an experience for those who love archeology.
In short, the’Abruzzo is still very unknown region but blessed by nature that no doubt, very early, It will be top of the list “places you have to visit”.
Source: Drafting Abruzzo Independent
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