The Beauty of Rain

The Beauty of Rain

Something that it doesn’t do a lot of in the summer in Abruzzo is rain; at the moment up here in Teramo province it’s tinder dry and fires have broken out

The Rain in The Pinewood – La pioggia nel pineto

The Rain in The Pinewood - La pioggia nel pineto
The Abruzzo poet Gabrielle D'Annunzio alongside his lover Hermione explore the spirit of a damp Abruzzo forest listening to the rain falling on the different trees and plants

Abruzzo Style Christmas Wind

Abruzzo Style Christmas Wind
Well this Christmas Day in Abruzzo has to be our strangest yet, courtesy of a 130 km/h hot blasting scirocco, that left us feeling we were celebrating Easter

Winter Holidays in Abruzzo Italy – Top 10 Excuses to Visit

Winter Holidays in Abruzzo Italy - Top 10 Excuses to Visit
Although not a fan of Winter in general, here are my 10 reasons for taking a winter holiday in Italy's rocky heart Abruzzo to help banish mid-winter blues!

Autumn in Abruzzo – Bounty, Beauty & Bereavement

Autumn in Abruzzo – Bounty, Beauty & Bereavement
A common question concerning holidays in Abruzzo is what’s it like to take a break in Abruzzo in Autumn, we recommend controversial poet Gabriele D’Annunzio

Abruzzo lets it Snow

Abruzzo lets it Snow
The snow in Abruzzo has been falling thick & fast, needless to say the ski reports for the resorts in both Majella & Gran Sasso Mountains has been excellent

November Special Offer for lovers of Wine & Chestnuts

November Special Offer for lovers of Wine & Chestnuts
Considering a holiday to Abruzzo? The first 2 weeks of November should definitely be considered, especially if you are partial to wine, chestnuts & bonfires

An October Abruzzo Holiday Indulgence

An October Abruzzo Holiday Indulgence
Oh here are a couple of reasons to come for a quick holiday in Abruzzo. Fortunately October is still beach time in Abruzzo, albeit less ferociously hot!

Abruzzo Annual Weather Forecast

Abruzzo Annual Weather Forecast
Abruzzo's annual weather forecast & temperatures are affected by its 2 climates; 'maritime' along its Adriatic Coast & interior Apennine mountainous climate

Primavera, the Best time to Visit Abruzzo

Primavera, the Best time to Visit Abruzzo
Late April to mid May is the best time to visit Abruzzo for a holiday or long weekend break; it is still untouched, wild, with nature at its most flirty