Benvenuti to Abruzzo

Abruzzo: Italy’s Wild Heart Between Mountains and Sea

Abruzzo is located in central Italy, stretching from the heart of the Apennines to the Adriatic Sea, on a mostly mountainous and wild terrain.

Often called “the greenest region in Europe,” Abruzzo boasts three national parks, one regional park, and more than 30 nature reserves that together protect over one-third of its territory—more than any other region on the Italian peninsula. This remarkable biodiversity has earned Abruzzo the nickname “the green lung of Italy.”

In the mountains, tourist resorts and well-equipped facilities for skiing and winter sports rise among unpolluted peaks and rocky walls: among them are Pescasseroli, Rivisondoli and Roccaraso.

The natural landscape of the high and steep peaks of the Gran Sasso, Laga Mountains, and Mount Majella slopes down to a wide range of hills, until it finally reaches the Adriatic coast.

The route that spans from the Gran Sasso down to the sea crosses territories that are rich in history, traditions and art that never cease to surprise visitors.

Whether seeking outdoor adventure, cultural discovery, gastronomic exploration, or simply the tranquility of unspoiled nature, Abruzzo offers an authentic Italian experience free from mass tourism – a place where visitors can still feel like explorers in one of the country’s last wild frontiers.