Are we ever gonna get tired of showing you the beauty of Abruzzo? I don’t think so! This region in central Italy has so much to offer and we are just scratching the surface. We honestly love to explore new corners of Abruzzo and fall in love again every time we share this natural paradise with you.
Landscapes photography seems like a regular type of photography to look at, but when you can actually see the “picture” in real life, it’s just mindblowing. There’s an enormous amount of places in this region where you can just stand and feel your jaw drop, your eyes spark and your lungs open!
There’s a particular reason why Abruzzo is called the greenest region in Europe and we want to show you a sneak peek of that in this post. If you want to reconnect with nature, practice forest bathing, hike incredible mountains, meditate or just clean your body & soul, this is your place to go!
For all of those who can’t experience this at the moment, we made a shortlist with 9 landscapes pictures from Abruzzo that you have to see! Don’t forget to add these places to your bucket list (or your Pinterest!), share this beauty with your friends and vote at the end of this post for your favourite place!
1.- Montepagano
From Roseto degli Abruzzi it takes approximately 12 minutes to get to Montepagano. On the way up to the village, it’s possible to have these stunning views from which it is possible to admire the town located right on top of the hill. Once in the town, some of the spots to visit are the “Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata”, the “Porta di Santa Caterina” and because of its position, the town offers breathtaking views of the region.
2.- Rocca Calascio
The “Castello di Rocca Calascio” located at 1,460 m.a.s.l., is perhaps one of the best viewpoints of the region. Not only the castle itself and the “Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pietà” are spots to visit, but it is also worth a visit for the views you will have right at the top of the mountain.
3.- Costa dei Trabocchi
Some of the most beautiful towns and beaches in Abruzzo are all along the Costa dei Trabocchi. One of the best ways to explore it, is going through the “Via Verde” (a pedestrian and cycle track, not finished yet) to admire the beauty of the heart of this coast “the trabocco”, old fashioned fishing machines, still functioning. Nowadays the majority of them were turned into restaurants.
4.- Capestrano
From the “Castello Piccolomini” of Capestrano, the views are breathtaking. From the castle, it’s possible to admire the town of Capestrano and Abruzzo’s impressive shades of green.
5.- Fiume Tirino
Not too far away from the town of Capestrano, there is the “fiume tirino”. Some say it is the cleanest river in Europe. From the town of Bussi sul Tirino, is possible to follow the “percorso” (path) and explore every inch of the river. It’s also possible to practice sport activities like kayak and canoe.
6.- Roccascalegna
From the “Castello di Roccascalegna” (we will talk about this castle soon!) the views are stunning. In particular, from the very top of the castle, it’s possible to admire the town itself and the “Valle del Rio Secco”.
7.- Silvi Alta
Silvi Alta it’s also known as the “terrazza dell’adriatico” (the adriatic terrace), because of the stunning views it offers of the Adriatic coast and even at some points, it’s also possible to admire the mountainside. On one of the walls of this “belvedere” there is written: “di fronte al mare la felicità è un’idea semplice”, which means, “when you are facing the sea, happiness is a simple idea”, and it certainly is when you have this view in front of you.
8.- Valle dell'Avello
Located in Balzolo and following the “sentiero delle gobbe di selvaromana” you will enter in what is considered to be one of the least polluted places in the region, the “Valle dell’Avello” (the Avello Valley). The path offers a breathtaking view of the valley and its canyons. Looking at this picture we can realize why Abruzzo is considered the greenest region in Europe!
9.- Strada belvedere di Pineto
The belvedere road of Pineto offers stunning views of the countryside and the coast at the same time. Every single point of this street is a viewpoint where you can stop to admire the beauty of Abruzzo.
