Abruzzo

Abruzzo is an Italian region, east of Rome, with an Adriatic coastline and the Apennine Mountains. National parks and nature reserves cover much of its rugged interior. It also encompasses hilltop towns, dating to the medieval and Renaissance periods. Regional capital L’Aquila is a walled city, damaged in a 2009 earthquake. The Trabocchi Coast, with sandy coves, is named after its traditional wooden fishing piers.
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Top destinations in Abruzzo

Pescara
1. Pescara
Most popular based on reviews
Check out Ponte del Mare, Aurum - La Fabbrica delle Idee, and more
Vasto
2. Vasto
57% as popular as Pescara
Visit Loggia Amblingh, Riserva Naturale di Punta Aderci, and more
L'Aquila
3. L'Aquila
51% as popular as Pescara
Known for Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa, Basilica di San Bernardino, and more
Scanno
4. Scanno
37% as popular as Pescara
Check out Centro Visita Daini, Il Lago di Scanno, and more
Tortoreto
5. Tortoreto
31% as popular as Pescara
Visit Tortoreto Lido, Tortoreto Beach, and more
Sulmona
6. Sulmona
30% as popular as Pescara
Known for Centro Storico di Sulmona, Eremo di Sant'Onofrio al Morrone, and more
Calascio
7. Calascio
27% as popular as Pescara
Check out Rocca Calascio, Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pieta, and more
Chieti
8. Chieti
26% as popular as Pescara
Visit Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Piazza di San Giustino, and more
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Top attractions in Abruzzo

Ponte del Mare
1. Ponte del Mare
4.6
(6812)
Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
Opened in 2009, this 466-m. cable-stayed walking & cycling bridge crosses the Pescara River.
Rocca Calascio
2. Rocca Calascio
4.8
(11969)
Castle
Sights & Landmarks
Expansive mountain views from a ruined stone fortress dating back around 1,000 years.
Lago di Scanno
3. Lago di Scanno
4.7
(2503)
Lake
Nature & Parks
Swimming, biking & pedal boating are popular activities at this heart-shaped lake with scenic views.
Stiffe Caves
4. Stiffe Caves
4.6
(4364)
Park
Nature & Parks
River cave visited by guided tour, with a cascading waterfall, plus stalactites & stalagmites.
Santo Stefano di Sessanio
5. Santo Stefano di Sessanio
Historic Walking Areas
Neighborhoods
Santo Stefano di Sessanio is a comune and hill town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of southern Italy. Located in the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park, in the highest region of the Apennines, this medieval hill town sits adjacent to the high plain of Campo Imperatore. Wikipedia.
Riserva naturale guidata Punta Aderci
6. Riserva naturale guidata Punta Aderci
4.7
(4815)
Wildlife refuge
Outdoor Activities
Celebrated pebble beach in a nature reserve, surrounded by cliffs with panoramic views of the sea.

Other notable attractions

Campo Imperatore
Plateau
Nature & Parks
An iconic filming location, the Apennine ridge's largest plateau is home to an observatory & trails.
Fountain of the 99 Water Spouts
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
13th-century fountain & city landmark where water spurts from the mouths of 99 sculpted heads.
Acquapark Onda Blu,
Water park
Water & Amusement Parks
Flume & tube slides into splash pools, plus loungers & umbrellas to rent by an outdoor restaurant.
Tortoreto
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Tortoreto is a coastal town and comune of the province of Teramo in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It has two distinct parts. The old town is on a hill not far from the Adriatic Sea. The new part, usually referred to as Tortoreto Lido, is seaside and located next to SS 16. Wikipedia.
Lago di Barrea
Lake
Nature & Parks
Artificial lake within the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio & Molise by small medieval village.
Sulmona
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Sulmona is a comune in the province of L'Aquila, in the Italian region of Abruzzo. It is located in the Valle Peligna, a plain once occupied by a lake that disappeared in prehistoric times. Wikipedia.
Castello Medioevale di Roccascalegna
Castle
Sights & Landmarks
Tours of courtyards, watchtowers & defensive walls at a fortress positioned atop overhanging rocks.
Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Valle Orfento (Orfento Gorges)
National park
Nature & Parks
Hiking in a river gorge lined with craggy rocks, wildflowers & beech forest home to bears & wolves.
Civitella Alfedena
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Walking Areas
Civitella Alfedena is a small town and comune in the province of L'Aquila. It is located in the heart of the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise. Wikipedia.
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