Abruzzo is known as “the region of parks” and 30 percent of the territory is protected by environmental legislation….no other region in Europe can boast this. There are three national parks, a regional park and many protected sites and nature reserves, so nature lovers will be in heaven here. Abruzzo not only offers a getaway for nature lovers and extreme sports enthusiasts, it also offers various gastronomic delights, sandy beaches and small towns with charming people to welcome you.
Abruzzo is still one of the lesser known regions of Italy, so you can leisurely wander around without the large tourist crowds found in other regions of Italy. The territory of the four provinces of Abruzzo is divided into a varied landscape…the province of L'Aquila is characterized by majestic mountains; in Chieti, hills dominate the area, while Pescara and Teramo are both mountainous and hilly. The capital of Abruzzo is L'Aquila ('The Eagle'). On the coast of Abruzzo, Pescara is one of the most popular locations and is also the birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio. Abruzzo is full of natural treasures and folk traditions, such as the odd but intriguing "festival of the serpents" in Cocullo, which brings thousands of people to this tiny village on the first Sunday of May.
During the winter, the Abruzzo mountains offer snow lovers numerous possibilities for downhill, cross-country, alpine sluing, and snowboarding. The highest number of winter resorts can be found in the L'Aquila province, but the Teramo side of Gran Sasso and the Majella also offer a good level of facilities.
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MORE ON ABRUZZO - by Marc Zakian, Travel Writer:
Abruzzo. Abruzzi.* So good they named it twice. From the alpine peaks of the Gran Sasso, to the wild wolves in the national park; from its craggy medieval hill towns, to its 120 miles of Adriatic coastline - this region has everything the italophile could wish for. TO CONTINUE TO ARTICLE CLICK HERE
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