Sulmona Valley Walks
Many of you will no doubt will be familiar with Stuart Haines' book entitled 'Walking in Abruzzo'. Published in 2011, it has now sold over 3,000 copies. We reviewed it here in 2015.
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Stuart ha... Read More...
Skiing in Abruzzo, an Italian Winter Wonderland
An unexpected snowy destination, just half an hour from Sulmona
Few people look beyond the Alps when thinking about an Italian ski holiday. Those who do, often find their way to Ski Abruzzo and they ... Read More...
The top tools in an Abruzzese kitchen
Here’s our list of the best tools to make you feel like a real pro.
Whether you have Abruzzese heritage, or if you have already taken part in one of our Cooking Experiences here in Sulmona, you will know that ... Read More...
Our Top 10 tips on planning your vacation in Sulmona
Where to stay in Sulmona
One of the fundamentals in organising a trip is choosing where to stay, and that includes not just the specifics of your 'bed-for-the-night' but primarily what type of holiday you... Read More...
Desperately Seeking Ovid
This year, 2017, we celebrate the bimillennium of the death of Ovid.
The famous Roman poet Publius Ovidius Naso was born in Sulmona in 43 B.C. His influence on global culture for over 2,000 years is uncon... Read More...
How to Set Up & Run a Successful Holiday Rental – Anywhere
There are those who just dream and then there are those who do…
Who hasn’t been on holiday here in Abruzzo and thought (at least for one fleeting moment) ‘I could live here and maybe run a small business…’?
D... Read More...
L’Aquila – My Province, My Land, My Tasting Notes
Handy Food Tips from a Local
by chef Ezio Gentile
As a chef from the small town of Prezza in Abruzzo I often get asked “where’s Abruzzo?” and “where would I start in uncovering the flavours of this ... Read More...
How a costume is made: into the world of the ‘Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona’
From an initial study of the historical period to its accurate creation in every detail
First-time visitors to Sulmona watching the annual Giostra Cavalleresca are often more struck by the wonderful costumes o... Read More...
Farm Holidays
Fattoria Tana Della Volpe
Tana della Volpe is an oasis of natural calm nestled on the hillside overlooking Sulmona and the Peligna Valley. Just a few minutes below the popular village of Pacentro, one of... Read More...
Hotels
City Centre
HOTEL SANTACROCE OVIDIUS & SPA ****
Located just a few steps from the Cathedral of S.Panfilo, in the centre of Sulmona, the Hotel Santacroce Ovidius has 29 rooms - choose from Standard... Read More...