Years ago, it was trendy to call it a park-region overlooking the sea. And indeed it is: its five parks (some national, others natural), form a true green chain to which the Adriatic coast adds shades of azure and blue. Such richness and variety have naturally been matched by an equally diverse range of accommodation options, which in recent years have made great strides in diversifying their types. So alongside hotels (star-rated and not) and traditional guesthouses, there has been a proliferation of numerous agritourisms, B&Bs, scattered hotels in ancient villages once abandoned, guesthouses, mountain chalets, and much more, all aimed at offering a 360-degree experience of this wonderful territory. Today, a holiday in Abruzzo means not only sunbathing and swimming on the beaches from Martinsicuro to Vasto but also immersing yourself in the grand trekking routes on foot or horseback in Gran Sasso or Majella; cross-country skiing on the Campo Imperatore plateau in winter or thrilling downhill runs on the generous slopes of Campo Felice; or exploring by foot, mountain bike, or horse-drawn carriage the transhumance trails in the Chieti area; participating in the lively life on the trabocchi, the ancient fishing shacks-machines, which once ensured the livelihood of fishing families, and much more.
Where to Stay in Abruzzo
Abruzzo is a small tourist mecca, an almost record-holding region because it combines all types of environments within its boundaries, from mountainous to seaside, from mid-hill to plains.

