Abruzzo Italy
Abruzzo is situated in the centre of Italy bordering Le Marche to the north, Lazio to the west and south-west Molise to the south-east. The nearest coastline is the Adriatic Sea to the east. It is only an hour and half drive from Rome. The regional capital is L'Aquila, the region being divided into four provinces: L'Aquila (the largest province), Teramo, Chieti (the most populous) and Pescara, Abruzzo's main economic centre. The four provinces are further divided into 305 municipalities. In total, Abruzzo has a population of around 1.3 million.
Abruzzo is considered to be a region rich in natural beauty and steeped in history, but it is only just starting to be discovered by mass tourism. As an as yet undiscovered part of Italy, it has a rugged charm about it which is really appealing. This is in contrast to other areas of Italy such as Tuscany which many say is now ‘over touristed’. Abruzzo has a wealth of castles and medieval towns, especially near the town of L'Aquila, and there is plenty to see and do for all tastes. Whether it is a beach holiday or a ski trip in winter, the choice is great.