LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
> Local cultural activities in and around L'aquila can be found on this handy cultural website
> Nature reserves to be visited. We are surrounded by them!
> Tourist Office can be found locally in Barisciano where there are many free publications
> Campo Imperatore (Protected National Park, bears & all sorts of wildlife )
> Gran Sasso (mountain chain of spectacular scenary)
> Stiffe’s Caves (spectacular caves)
> Mediaeval Villages (such as S. Stefano di Sessanio one of Italys top 100)
> Castles (Rocca Calascio- stunning ! and many more nearly all FREE to visit)
> Churches (Bominaco, St Pietro ad Oratorium featured in most literature on the Abruzzo)
> Skiing and cross-country sking (ski resorts: Campo Imperatore, Monte Cristo, Campo Felice)
FOOD & WINE
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Saffron
The Navelli Valley is famous for producing Saffron which can be purchased locally
> Sagras
A must! each village seems to have one! (food festivals) in the summer months
> Good quality truffles can be found locally
> We have a number of local wine producers such as
Azienda Gentile and Valle Reale
PLACES TO VISIT
Beachs:
Can be found within half hours drive dir Pescara, where you have the superb beaches, we normally head for Silvi Marina
Various Itinaries you can take for days out: Beach information
Numerous places to visit of importance:
Lanciano: famous relic of 'Host' pouring out blood.. festival each year to celebrate this miracle.
Listing of Towns & information : Local festival information
A good Guide:
Check out the eating out website for a guide to good food if and when you're in Rome. We know of a very good
Ciampino Hotel close to Ciampino Airport with lovely views of The Eternal City on the horizon. It's literally 5/10 minutes from the airport. They can also arrange transportation to / from the airport.
Local Restaurant: Alfico is truly amazing!
