Discovering Abruzzo and Molise

Abruzzo,Molise Routes

Abruzzo and Molise: parks, villages and wild sea

Two regions still off the mass tourism radar: Gran Sasso, Abruzzo National Park, Trabocchi Coast, Termoli. Pristine nature and ancient traditions.

Type
Nature, Sea, Culture
Distance
~450 km
Transport
Car
Seasons
May-October

Stop 1 — L'Aquila and Gran Sasso

L'Aquila being rebuilt after the earthquake, Campo Imperatore, Santo Stefano di Sessanio (one of Italy's most beautiful villages).

Farmhouses in Gran Sasso

Stop 2 — Abruzzo National Park

Italy's oldest park (1923), home of the Marsican brown bear. Pescasseroli, Villetta Barrea, Civitella Alfedena.

Farmhouses in the Park

Stop 3 — Sulmona and Scanno

Sulmona of the confetti, Scanno with its heart-shaped lake, Roccascalegna castle on a cliff.

Farmhouses in Sulmona

Stop 4 — Trabocchi Coast

From Francavilla to Vasto: ancient fishing platforms over the sea. Via Verde cycle path.

Farmhouses on the Trabocchi Coast

Stop 5 — Campobasso and inland Molise

Campobasso, Sepino with Roman city of Saepinum, Agnone (bell town), Pietrabbondante and Samnite theatre.

Farmhouses in Campobasso

Stop 6 — Termoli

Termoli with old town and seaside castle, Tremiti Islands by ferry. Romanesque cathedral.

Farmhouses in Termoli

Local cuisine

ArrosticiniMaccheroni alla chitarraFarindola pecorinoNavelli saffron PDOSulmona confettiAgnone caciocavalloVentricina Montepulciano d'AbruzzoTrebbiano d'AbruzzoTintilia del Molise

Practical info

Best time: May-October

Duration: 6-8 days

How to get around: car

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