The wonderful Majella National Park offers an incredible variety of trails, villages, hermitages, and corners of still pristine nature. We recommend 10 enchanting places where you can spend your next romantic adventure.
1. Sunset from the Hermitage of San Bartolomeo
The Hermitage of San Bartolomeo is one of the most romantic places in the Roccamorice area, from where you can admire a stunning sunset and its magnificent hues. Once you reach the “Macchie di Coco” restaurant, you’ll find a well-marked path that will lead you to the Hermitage in a short time.
A contemplative stop, where you can discover a hermitage set into the rock, surrounded by pristine nature of rare beauty.
2. An Immersion in the Flora and Fauna of the Lama Bianca Nature Reserve
Another ideal experience for couples is the path immersed in a centuries-old beech forest, which will lead you to the heart of the Lama Bianca Nature Reserve. Along the route, you can stop for a rest or picnic and enjoy the various panoramic views of the Majella National Park.
You’ll spend a day among the beauty of the forest’s colors, letting yourself be enveloped by the sounds of nature and the wild beauty of the Apennines.
3. Excursion to the Canyon of the Valle dell’Orfento State Nature Reserve
This Reserve in the Valle dell’Orfento offers the possibility of taking multiple trails, which offer those who walk them a view of this wonderful environment. An adventure to share special moments and to treat yourself to a romantic break among the pristine beauties of nature.
The only canyon in the Majella that, thanks to the abundance of water, becomes an important cradle of biodiversity. For this reason, it’s essential to respect the surrounding environment and always adopt conscious behavior.
4. The Hermitage Set in the Mountain of Sant’Onofrio al Morrone
Another romantic walk is the one that reaches the frescoed chapel and cave of the Hermitage of Sant’Onofrio al Morrone, offering you a breathtaking view of the Valley. The Monastery can be visited, but it’s only open on weekends.
Interesting is the story behind this Hermitage: it’s said that here, in 1294, a hermit known as Pietro dal Morrone received the news that he had just been elected Pope, who went down in history as Pope Celestine V.
5. The Evocative Gorges of Fara San Martino in Majella Park
You follow a path through a gorge between rocky walls, until you reach a valley and the monastery of San Martino. A suggestive route to do as a couple that will show you nature in all its beauty and uniqueness.
An unforgettable experience among landscapes carved by time and the historical beauty of an evocative place, where nature has shaped the mountain over the centuries.
6. Palena and the Orchid Bloom
An attractive village at the foot of the Majella, Palena is the ideal destination for a romantic getaway. Particularly between late May and early June, you can walk trails among the scents and colors of orchids. In fact, this village is known as the “Village of Orchids”, it’s the place in Italy where the most wild orchids grow (between 60 and 80 species and subspecies).
It also offers various points of cultural and historical interest, from churches to medieval houses, along with an international short film festival. And it’s home to two important scientific centers: the Brown Bear wildlife area and the MOM, the Marsican Bear Museum. In this area, in fact, the Marsican brown bear is present, which represents one of the most endangered species in Europe.
7. Unique Experience in the Cavallone Cave
An unmissable adventure for couples who love nature is undoubtedly the visit to the Cavallone Cave, the highest tourist cave in Europe (1,475 meters above sea level). You reach the top via the cable car, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama.
The spectacular nature will become the romantic setting to enjoy this place and explore the interior of the cave. Accompanied by expert guides, it will become an unforgettable memory of your couple’s trip.
8. Majella Park: Medieval Village of Guardiagrele
A charming medieval village, Guardiagrele certainly deserves a visit, offering an ideal atmosphere for a couple’s weekend. This village encompasses many different traditions, from the wrought iron balconies to the typical sweets.
Let yourself be enchanted by the mountain and sea panoramas visible from various viewpoints of the village, walking through the streets of the center, you can also admire various churches and monuments.
9. The Splendid Center of Sulmona
The historic center of Sulmona is perfect for a romantic walk, among splendid palaces, churches, and characteristic monuments.
Set in the Peligna valley, it’s a pleasure to walk through the streets of this village’s center, looking up and admiring the architecture and numerous squares along the route.
10. The Brigands’ Table Among the Rocks of Majella Park
A romantic adventure among the rocks of the Brigands, poor men who fought against the kingdom of Vittorio Emanuele II and the unitary state starting from 1860.
A route that starts from the Pomilio Refuge and will take you to explore a territory full of history, with an important slab of white stone on which brigands and shepherds carved the indelible memory of their passage forever. Today, it has become a symbol and an important cultural and landscape reference of Majella Park.
Whether it’s to savor the sunset lights from the mountain peaks or to explore the canyons rich in biodiversity, Majella National Park offers glimpses and natural points that will become the ideal setting for your next romantic vacation. Discover the eco-friendly accommodations and venture into the wonders of the Abruzzo region.
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