Abruzzo

ABRUZZO

Abruzzo is a region of central Italy. It is bordered on the west by Lazio, Marche to the north, to the south by the Molise to the east overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The region is mostly mountainous and hilly in the remaining part. From the hills rushes on a coast range, with long sandy beaches. In Abruzzo you can find many beautiful spaces where you can relax. An abundance of parks, reserves, oases, marine reserves with a rich flora and fauna and diverse. You can meet the wolf, brown bear, chamois and many species of protected animals living in unspoilt traits Mediterranean. In the region there are three national parks and one regional covering a large part of the territory to the north of the rugged Abruzzo National Park, in the center of the National Park of Gran Sasso and the Majella National Park down, and then the Park ragionale Sirente Velino. Hiking and winter sports can be practiced in the high mountains along the Central Apennines. They meet many equipped centers where you can experience and enjoy what nature offers enviable. Not only nature but also art, culture and fascinating medieval villages characterize the mountain with archaeological remains dating back to pre-Roman times, when these lands were inhabited by early humans sapiens to Italic. Going down to the sea you can stay in different centers equipped to Alba Adriatica, Giulianova, Pescara, Vasto, in San Salvo through other wide beaches. The region is rich in culture with its castles, abbeys, monasteries, shrines, museums and the many archaeological sites. For history linked to developments in the South of the country. In the cities and towns of the Abruzzo you can taste the flavors of a land of traditions enviable. A Sulmona are the oldest and most important center for the production of confetti, and then the saffron locally produced foods, cheeses, cured meats, accompanied by very fine wines such as Montepulciano and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo. The climate on the coast is Mediterranean, very mild, climbing the hills becomes continental to switch at very low temperatures along the Apennine massif. During the holidays, in many centers, events take place, events and festivals that entertain the many visitors of Abruzzo.