Destinations - Italy - Abruzzo
To the east of Lazio lies Abruzzo. Mountainous and densely forested where Gran Sasso, the highest mountain in the Appenines range is located. Abruzzo is sparsely populated, typified by gorges and characterful mountain villages each with their own superstitions. |  |
The regions beaches stretch either way along the Adriatic from Pescara the main port.
Pony trekking and exploring the natural beauty of this region in the Abruzzo National Park is one of the main attractions where, if fortunate, one can see such rare animals as golden eagle, brown bear and Appenine wolves.
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In Abruzzo, the local cuisine is reputed for its spicy sauces heavily flavoured with hot red peppers.
Apart from the seafood and fish along the Adriatic coast, the local ‘gelati’ are recommended in Pescara to accompany a slice of the traditional dessert ‘Parozzo’cake made from almonds and covered in chocolate.
Local Attractions
- Pescara
- Aquila
- Abruzzo National Park
