Autumn in Abruzzo begins in earnest in mid-October, down on its wine-growing hills, valleys and Adriatic beaches it

On the way up to the ski resort of Prati di Tivo is another of those wonderful hill-side medieval towns Abruzzo does so well - Pietracamela. This town is well-known as a starting point for hikers

For those looking to hit the ski-slopes at Prati di Tivo but without the snow and concentrate instead on walking amongst its Apennine meadow flowers, the best time to visit is from the end of April through to

Our June Abruzzo roadtrip from Bascianella to Aragno was one of those experiences when the journey is better than the destination. We had looked up this little medieval Abruzzo town located 1067masl, just 12km outside L’Aquila in the midst of the Gran Sasso National Park and been promised 6 fountains

Overlooking our cottage in Bascianella and part of the Gran Sasso Mountain range is Italy’s highest mountain, ‘The Corno Grande’ (nicknamed Italy’s Rocky Heart). Our magnificent neighbour stretches its Dolomite & Lias Limestone form up 2,912 metres above sea level and is approximately 200 million years old -