Castilenti (Abruzzo)

Abruzzo Highlights

The Curious Traveler
Nicolas Gentile as a Hobbit
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.

Festival
buskers
Things To Do and See in Italy in August 2021

The last month of the summer season continues apace with some great events, as John Bensalhia finds out...

True Stories of Buying a Property in Italy
pacentro
Buying a Home in Italy: Per caso e per fortuna

In only three months, an Australian couple became the happy homeowners of a house in Abruzzo. Here’s their story.

Italy's Treasures
Vasto Abruzzo
Making Up for Lost Time: Authentic Italy with No Crowds in Abruzzo, Puglia, and Matera

Can’t wait to travel again but want to avoid the throngs? Head to Abruzzo, Puglia, and Matera and have the best of Italy virtually to yourself!

Village
Aerial view of the ancient town on Monterano
Italy’s Most Beautiful Ghost Towns

There are thousands of abandoned villages across Italy, but most are dangerous to visit. Here are five fit for adventurous explorers.

What you can't miss in Abruzzo

Where is Castilenti

Top Experiences in Abruzzo

Best places to stay in Abruzzo

Properties for sale in Abruzzo

Our Valley
Country Home - To Restore in Abruzzo
160000
Prestigious Building land of 530sqm, 200 meters to the sea for a Villa of circa 150sqm with sea views in booming beach location. 0
Land/Plot to Build in Fossacesia
55000
Isolated, detached, finished, stone bungalow with 7000sqm of land, sea view, 2km to town and 8km to beach. 0
Detached House in Rocca San Giovanni
130000
Mountain apartment in a village with stone structure, habitable and amazing views. 0
Apartment in Civitaluparella
22000
Large sun terrace overlooking the mountains submerged in peaceful woods, stone cottage 0
Semi-detached in Rapino
28000
Panoramic, stone apartment on the ground floor with internal stairs to the first floor of 90sqm with 300 sqm of flat land and garage. 0
Apartment in Pennadomo
45000
Stone structure, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, finished, town house in a typical and lively Italian town. 0
Town - City Home in Fara San Martino
39975
Panoramic position, stone apartment, nicely finished in mountain village center. 0
Town - City Home in Civitella Messer Raimondo
25000

Recipes From Abruzzo

Recipes
Sice pizza dolce
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
torcelli
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
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
saffron sagne e ceci
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.

Recipes
Spaghetti alla Farouk
Spaghetti alla Farouk

Named for the deposed king of Egypt who fled to Italy in 1952, Spaghetti alla Farouk is a fanciful curry-laced pasta dish brimming with fresh seafood

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What others are saying about Abruzzo

@msponeman asks:

Any recommendations for a good Geometra in the Capestrano (L'Aquila, Abruzzo) area who speaks English? We are purchasing a house in need of renovation.

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@katiedover2 asks:

Does anyone in Abruzzo have a contact for Fineco bank? My old contact information is no longer valid. Molto grazie !

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@mozart asks:

We are about to get the keys for an apartment within a house near L'Aquila, which is a holiday home for ourselves and family. We do not intend to rent this out.  However we will need the services of a property management when we are not there to pay utility bills etc.

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