A Nonna’s Idea. A Community Heart. A Good Read.
L’idea di una nonna. Il cuore della comunità. Una buona lettura.
Ease Into Your Abruzzo
Start here: choose the one that fits you.
For Residents
Live Here
Property, tax, schools, weather, and the calendar that runs your year here.
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For Visitors
Visit Abruzzo
Getting here, town itineraries, walking trails, and local restaurants we’d send a friend to.
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For Heritage Seekers & History Lovers
Roots & History
Family research, the stories of those who left and came back, and the history and culture behind them.
Explore your roots →Hundreds of Stories. Four Provinces. One Region.
Read more from the blog →Nineteen years of independent reporting on Abruzzo. Recipes, ruins, festas, the people who make this region what it is.
Italian Citizenship: Different Strokes for Different Folks
Italian citizenship by descent: why a former president’s sons got it in 58 days, why claims fell 42% & what it means for Abruzzo’s villages
Chalet Numero 7: The Italian Art of Eating One Thing Well
Porcini from antipasto to pasta at Chalet Numero 7 in Valle Castellana, and why Italians revel in eating one thing well.
Foliage Run: Teramo to Valle Castellana
An autumn foliage drive from Teramo past Bosco Martese to Valle Castellana: the route, the trees, lunch stops and chestnut recipes
The Pulse & People of Abruzzo
The People of Abruzzo
A Different Mix
Who lives in your comune, and how is that changing? See which villages are thinning and which are holding on, where foreign residents are settling, and what helps a community stay alive. How does yours rate?
Explore the page → An Abruzzo Insiders Club Production for Life in Abruzzo
Interactive guide
The Pulse of Abruzzo
Members can add to every page: share stories, tips, photos and links, and keep private notes on the comuni you like.
Free for everyone to explore: our guide to the cities, towns and villages of Abruzzo. Make an informed choice of where to live, or find out what your family’s ancestral home is like today.
Find your comune → An Abruzzo Insiders Club Production for Life in AbruzzoAbruzzo Village Memory Walls
The people who left the “Abruzzi”, shared by the families who carry their story today. 17 stories so far, from 14 villages.
Out and About in Abruzzo
Browse all November →Sagre, festivals, concerts and pageants across the four provinces · 88 events this month. Fully searchable, and all in our Living Calendar.
Borgo San Martino, Cerchio
Festa di San Martino, Gagliano Aterno
Castagnata di San Martino, Pescina
Festa di San Martino, Fano Adriano
San Martino in Abruzzo
Cantine Aperte a San Martino, Teramo and Pescara wineries
Cantine Aperte a San Martino, Chieti wine country
Festa e Fiera di San Martino, Nereto
That’s this week. The Living Calendar has every sagra, festa and concert across all 4 provinces, months ahead, on your own phone or computer calendar.
Plan a day out →Abruzzo a Tavola
Online, so you can join from anywhere in Abruzzo or abroad · 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
This Week in Abruzzo
Full calendar →Today’s markets and what’s coming up across Abruzzo.
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Abruzzo Diary
See all events →This month's highlights, plus workshops, tours and tastings from the hosts and guides in our directory.
In Season
November 2026What’s worth reading right now. The latest guide, the seasonal recipe, and one to add to the visiting list.
The Story Behind the Headlines
In-depth, evidence-led reporting on the forces shaping Abruzzo: its economy, its institutions, and the decisions that reach the people who live here.
Before you Call Them Wild: Why Italian Teenagers are Striking
Italy’s teenagers are striking over €5-an-hour jobs, no minimum wage and AI. Before you call them wild, see what they’ve been handed.
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All About Abruzzo Guide & Village Blog
Real stories, recipes and community life from Abruzzo. Independent editorial coverage of culture, food, history, travel and the people who make this region extraordinary.
Explore 19 Years of Abruzzo Stories →A Registered Italian Cultural Association
Life in Abruzzo is an Associazione Culturale, a not-for-profit registered in Italy. Independently covering this region since 2007. Started by a Nonna. Built by a community.
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Abruzzo Connections
Browse the directory →Featured members of our directory: places to stay, properties for sale, restaurants, tours, guides and services across the region. See the workshops, classes and tours they’re running →
Dimora del Tempo
Via Frazione La Fonte 52,Civitella Messer Raimondo Dimora del Tempo is a welcoming 4-bedroom holiday rental home with panoramic views…
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Energy-Efficient Palazzo for Sale in Historic Furci, Abruzzo
Restored 1800s palazzo for sale in Furci, Abruzzo: 310 sqm, energy class A1, panoramic terraces, a short drive to the Adriatic
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Kokopelli Camping Retreat
Open from March to October, Kokopelli Camping Retreat is slow camping and low-impact glamping surrounded by nature within the foothills of…
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Max and Molly at Casa Faraone Home Restaurant
Our home restaurant Max and Molly at Casa Faraone which is nestled between the Majella Mountains and the Aventino Valley close to Fara San…
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Ciao Abruzzo Tours: Truffle Tours, Cooking Classes & Day Trips in Abruzzo
Truffle hunts, cooking classes and one-day excursions across Abruzzo with Ezio and Marie, from Sulmona and Scanno to the Adriatic coast
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Inside Palazzo Lucà Dazio: Art, Stories, Food and Wine
Visit Palazzo Lucà Dazio, a private family home on the Trabocchi Coast, with art, D'Annunzio letters and the family's wine and oil.
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Editorial coverage that businesses, organisations and councils across the region invest in. List your business in our directory, or work with us on a story.