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The Magic of Abruzzo Blog

"We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us."  Anonymous

Six of the Best Ways to Chill, Eat Great and Feel Good in Abruzzo

8/14/2020

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The region of Abruzzo has become the latest ‘place to be’ in Italy.  It’s not crowed, the people are genuine and you can find value for money in accommodation, restaurants, experiences and even souvenirs.  Abruzzo boasts the only region in Italy with a seaside, mountains and the rolling countryside. 
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Abruzzo boasts over 700 castles in the region - here is on at Rocca Calascio.

We’ve put together a list of the best ways to chill, eat great and feel good in Abruzzo – here they are:
 
1.Sip wine outdoors and enjoy aperativo in the village piazza
Every village in Abruzzo has a piazza or two or probably even more.  Every evening the locals gather in the piazza around 7 pm for a before dinner aperativo.  This usually includes a glass of wine and something to nibble on (almost always bread based) and plenty of conversation.

2.Try a farm to table agriturismo restaurant
Abruzzo is known for its farm to table agriturismos.  These are country farms that use only foods grown or raised on the farm in their restaurant.  These special places are usually small with just a few tables decorated in an earthy way. The food is cooked and served by the family.  Reservations are usually needed.

3.Relax under an umbrella on Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic Sea is one of the most beautiful and less travelled beaches in Italy.  Here you’ll find the famous trabbocchi restaurants at the end of a long pier jetting into the sea.  Fried calamari and shrimp are favorites for beach goers.  The water is clean and cool.  Cop a squat on the beach or hire an umbrella, either way you will enjoy the view on the Adriatic Sea.
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Choose your favorite flavor of ice cream at your favorite gelateria.
4.Savor your favorite ice cream flavor or try a new one at the local gelateria
Every village in Abruzzo has its own favorite gelateria, which makes sense because Italy is famous for its creamy ice cream.  Flavors vary in each town so you’ll have to go to every one of them to try them all.

5.Choose to stroll over to the football pitch and catch a local game
Soccer games or futbol as the Italians call it can be found most evenings as you stroll around town.  Stop off and see the talent.  It will be exciting for sure.
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6.Try arrosticini at the local pizzeria
I’m sure by now that you’ve heard me talk about arrosticini in my former blog posts.  But really, you have to try it.  Little pieces of lamb on a skewer cooked over hot coals and then salted just before arriving at your table.  You will definitely come back for more. 
 
Abruzzo's famous arrosticini - little pieces of lamb grilled to perfection - only in Abruzzo!

​So if you have an eye for authentic travel and are searching for lesser known and undiscovered (for now) regional destinations in Italy – Abruzzo has it all!

Come, chill, eat great and feel good in Abruzzo!
2 Comments
Don Angelone
8/15/2020 06:15:50 am

Love Abruzzo !

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The City Next Door link
8/17/2020 06:28:44 am

It's really funny that 4 ways out of 6 relate to food 😁😂 ... Great post! Thanks for sharing 😊

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