{"id":19566,"date":"2020-01-26T08:00:35","date_gmt":"2020-01-26T07:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=19566"},"modified":"2020-05-22T14:36:07","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T12:36:07","slug":"abruzzo-nature-villages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/abruzzo-nature-villages\/","title":{"rendered":"In the heart of Abruzzo among nature, villages and flavors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Abruzzo: land of wines, wild landscapes, rolling hills, rugged mountains and pristine sea. Today I will take you on a sustainable journey to discover this region, the green heart of Italy, capable of surprising for the richness of the landscapes, the magic of its ancient villages and its ancient traditions.<\/em><\/p>\n

In a land so rich in history<\/strong> and nature<\/strong> as Abruzzo<\/strong>, there is always something to do and see, that you decide to spend in the region just a weekend or an entire holiday. For this time, which will be the first but certainly not the last, we will explore some of the many jewels that Abruzzo can give us, visiting in particular the province of Chieti<\/strong> for a green<\/strong> weekend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Chieti, one of the oldest cities in Italy<\/h2>\n

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According to legend founded by Achilles, who named it Teate in honor of his mother, Chieti retains all the wonder and magic of the Roman and medieval<\/strong> times<\/strong>.
\nChieti is a small monumental<\/strong> city<\/strong>, surrounded by woodland, which contains numerous exquisitely Italian<\/strong> beauties<\/strong>. It is a perfect destination for a sustainable holiday; its evocative alleys, the Roman Amphitheater<\/strong> and the whole Archaeological Park, the ancient and solemn Cathedral of San Giustino, Piazza Gian Battista Vico and all the other wonders of the town can be discovered calmly and slowness, on foot.<\/p>\n

Pollutri, an ancient and charming village<\/h2>\n

Pollutri represents the most relaxed and ancient soul of the region. The ancient village, which has maintained its typically medieval<\/strong> structure, surprises with its characteristic arcade, the striking stairways<\/strong> and its many blind alleys. Here life flows slower, perhaps in a more authentic way.<\/p>\n

Wood of Don Venanzio Nature Reserve, one of the last plain woods<\/h2>\n

A few minutes from the village of Pollutri, there is the wood of Don Venanzio, one of the last patches of the Adriatic plain forest. It is a destination suitable for everyone, perfect for relaxing in nature. The paths of the reserve allow you to enter the woods, reaching charming corners and discovering trees that reach 25 meters in height and footsteps of foxes and badgers.<\/p>\n

Food and flavors of Abruzzo<\/h2>\n
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Red garlic of Sulmona, photo via pxhere<\/div><\/div>\n

As its territory and its culture are varied, the cuisine of Abruzzo has so many souls. Traditional and tasty dishes, a peasant cuisine, up to the maritime cuisine, rich in flavor: all made with quality raw materials, coming from this generous land. Among the typical products of the region there is the red garlic of Sulmona, Caciocavallo cheese of Pescocostanzo and the chickpea of Navelli (Slow Food Presidium). Who passes through these areas can not leave before having tasted the typical arrosticini<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Where to sleep in Abruzzo<\/h2>\n\n\t\t