Castilenti (Abruzzo)

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chamois
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coumba
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abruzzo rural property
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campiglia marittima
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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.

What you can't miss in Abruzzo

Where is Castilenti

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Properties for sale in Abruzzo

Our Valley
Country Home - To Restore in Abruzzo
160000
5 bedroom, habitable, town house 10 minutes to the beach easily converted to 3 apartments. 0
Town - City Home in Villalfonsina
250000
Finished, town house with 2 spacious terraces, garage and open views and 2 bedrooms in the Abruzzo pasta valley. 0
Town - City Home in Fara San Martino
75000
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
99000
Historic, stone property in the old part of town with amazing sun terrace. 0
Town - City Home in Civitella Messer Raimondo
17000
Detached, countryside stone property with easy access, 500sqm of garden, barn and 1km to town. 0
Detached House in Filetto
75000
Countryside single floor cottage with 800sqm of garden with olives 2km to historic Crecchio. 0
Country Home - To Restore in Crecchio
32000
Nicely renovated studio flat on the first floor in a lively, modern part of historic Guardiagrele. 0
Apartment in Guardiagrele
38000

Recipes From Abruzzo

Recipes
pasta
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
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.

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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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