There’s something magical about autumn time here in Abruzzo. The skies are bright blue, the air is crisp and the forests glow in shades of gold and copper. It’s the perfect time to slow down, take in all the colours and explore one of the national parks. On a sunny day in late October we did just that. As is often the case with day trips in Abruzzo, the journey is as much a part of the day as the destination. We like it like that! We drove up to Ceppo (Rocca Santa Maria), a

If you’re staying with us at La Stradella and are looking for the perfect day trip, we highly recommend that you visit Atri and the...

Exploring History and Nature in Abruzzo: Civitella del Tronto & Gole del Salinello