Castilenti

Abruzzo Highlights

Village

Five Italian Villages You Can Only Reach on Foot

Discover off the beaten track villages where cars are not allowed and mass tourism hasn’t arrived.

Events

Things to Do and See in Italy in January 2022

John Bensalhia welcomes 2022 with some more hotly anticipated events and festivals...

Buying property

Why You Should Consider Buying a House in Rural Abruzzo

Looking to start a new life in Italy? Check out this interview with Monia, who specializes in finding foreigners their dream property in Abruzzo.

Village

12 New Locations Added to 'Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages' Network

Get ready to discover more of Italy’s charming historic villages with 12 new entries in the Borghi più belli d’Italia list.

The Curious Traveler

Welcome to the Hobbits’ Shire… of Abruzzo

Nicolas Gentile is building a replica of the Hobbits’ Shire from the Lord of the Rings in Abruzzo.

What you can't miss in Abruzzo

Where is Castilenti

Top Experiences in Abruzzo

Tours

7-day Authentic Cultural, Culinary, Ancestry, Wellness and Active Tours in Abruzzo, Puglia & Sicily with Italia Sweet Italia

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Bike Tours

7-day Authentic E-Cycling, Walking, Cultural and Culinary Tours in Abruzzo with Italia Sweet Italia

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Food&Wine

Pottery, Art and Food Experience in Abruzzo with Italia Sweet Italia

Abruzzo

Day Trips

The ultimate Abruzzo experience

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Best places to stay in Abruzzo

Bed and Breakfast

Sereno Escapes

Torino di Sangro

Agriturismo

Agriturismo L'Uliveto - Farmhouse in Abruzzo

Villa

House for Rent

Properties for sale in Abruzzo

Country Home - To Restore in Abruzzo

160000

Finished, 3 bedroom countryside apartment of 120sqm in a scenic position between Lanciano and Castel Frentano with no stairs. 0

Town - City Home in Lanciano

200000

Stone structure, partially renovated town house of 120sqm with 30sqm terrace, in a lively town. 0

Town - City Home in Fara San Martino

70000

Semi-detached bungalow with 4500 sqm of olive grove and barn to convert 15 minutes to the beach. 0

Town - City Home in Torino di Sangro

70000

Detached, 70sqm stone ruin with 200sqm of garden in peaceful community 25 minutes to the beach. 0

Country Home - To Restore in Altino

9000

Country Home - Restored in Casalbordino

335000

Town - City Home in Abruzzo

75000

Villa in Abruzzo

170000

Recipes From Abruzzo

Recipes

Chitarrina or Fedelini with Tuna Ragù

The robustly flavored sauce relies on good pantry ingredients: the best-tinned tuna and anchovies you can procure, excellent capers, and high-quality canned (or home-canned) tomatoes.

Recipes

Pizza Dolce Teramana: Layer Cake Specialty of Abruzzo

This show-stopper of a cake from Abruzzo has three layers of flavored sponge cake and two layers of rich custard for a decadent dessert.

Recipes

Torcetti (or Ciambelline) al Vino

These ring-shaped cookies, common in central and southern Italy, are made with olive oil and wine...perfect for setting out on the table with coffee or tea when guests drop by!

Recipes

Soffione di Ricotta

In Abruzzo, the soffione is a traditional Easter dessert, though its growing popularity means you can now find it year-round in many bakeries throughout the region.

Recipes

Sagne e Ceci - Pasta with Chickpeas

Legumes form the base for this Abruzzese country-style soup, a humble but delicious dish that uses not only the chickpeas, but also their cooking liquid, leaving nothing to waste.