20 Photos To Inspire You to Visit Abruzzo, Italy

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I knew when I got back from my trip to Italy, I somehow needed to inspire others to visit Abruzzo, Italy. I’ve traveled to a variety of areas in the country, but Abruzzo quickly became one of my favorite regions. Its untouched towns make you feel like you traveled back in time thousands of years ago. Homes made out of stone with fallen roofs and trees growing out of them, cobblestone roads and castle walls. Then there are the mountainous views, the surprise blue teal lakes and the ocean. As you can tell, whatever type of travel and landscape you are into, Abruzzo’s got it.

I always get excited to see areas of a country that not many people think to go to. You know, there’s something about not being pushed through the crowded streets, a million people in your photographs and being able to explore without truly having a plan. It’s a different type of travel, and one that everyone should try and experience.

So take a look, breeze through, and let me know in the comments what your opinion is of traveling to off the beaten path places. And if you’ve been to Abruzzo, I would love to hear your favorite areas of the region.

If you’re heading there and need some inspiration for itinerary building, check out my blog post: Perfect 8-Day Road Trip Itinerary Through Italy

On the fence about visiting Abruzzo region over the major cities like Rome, Florence or the Almafi Coast? Check out my blog post on Six Reasons You Should Visit Abruzzo Italy, NOW


A small town called Calascio, Italy in Abruzzo
Rocca Calascio sunset in Calascio Italy in the Abruzzo region
Rocca Calascio sunset in Calascio Italy in the Abruzzo region
Rocca Calascio sunset
Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Italy
Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Italy
Santo Stefano di Sessanio town
Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso
Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso
Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso
Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso
Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso
Rocco Calascio a stunning castle in the Abruzzo region in Calascio Italy by Kelsey Converse
Barrea in Abruzzi Italy
Abruzzo, Italy images
Abruzzo Italy picture
Abruzzo Italy images
Calascio in Abruzzi Italy
Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso
Pescasseroli, Abruzzi Italy
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I…….LOVE………… the photos!!!! Makes me want to go there! Thanks for sharing.

I loved viewing a spot on earth I plan to visit soon
Abrusso, Italy. My family came from Sulmona, Italy 130 years ago. I have cousins there I’ve nevet met!

Love seeing Abrusso..My dad’s familg came to America from Sulmona in Abrusso 140 years ago. Have many cousins there who I’ve never met. Thanks for your post. This trip is on my bucket list.

I love hearing this! Honestly it was one of the authentic experiences I’ve ever had. Highly recommend going soon before it becomes too popular :)!

You featured a photograph of a really picturesque little gelateria- what village was that in? My family have a house in Abruzzo and I would like to check it out.

Hi Charlotte! This is in Santo Stefano Di Sessanio. It’s the cutest village – so beautiful! Let me know if you need any other help!

Beautiful pictures. We will be traveling to Vasto in September 2020 for 1 week. Do you know of any hotels near the train station Vasto San Salvo?

Thank you Diane! Ah that will be beautiful there. I unfortunately didn’t travel near there, so I’m not sure about any hotels nearby. However, I usually will just google the city and look for blogs with information. I also stayed in an Airbnb in Calascio which was a wonderful experience if you like Airbnbs!

Hi Kelsey,
Did you see Sulmona”?
I heard this gated town is sometimes considered Northern Italy and other times Southern Italy. Do you know why?
I just heard there’s train service from Rome to Sulmona. Is this correct?
Driving in Italy is dangerous and the laws of the roaf are real strict? Yes or no?
Love this blog.
Thanks,
Ted Dawson

Hi Ted!

Great questions, and thank you for looking through! 🙂 I’m glad you are enjoying it!
I unfortunately didn’t see Sulmona – it is a little bit more North than where I was in Abruzzo. What I’d assume is that it might be known as Northern “Italy” because it is the northern part of the Abruzzo region. Maybe this is why?!
It looks like there are trains from Rome to Sulmona, and it would take around 8 hours.
I didn’t find driving in Italy dangerous at all, and we rarely saw any police on the roads either. There are however a lot of tolls, so be prepared for that and have euros ready. And as always, drive safely and try staying the speed limit!

Thanks!
Kelsey

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