Just a stone’s throw from Rome, a breathtaking Italian region offers holidaymakers an idyllic retreat complete with medieval towns, sprawling vineyards, and fewer tourists than Europe’s more frequented spots. Abruzzo, tucked between the sparkling Adriatic coastline and the rugged Apennine Mountains, boasts three national parks within its borders. It is home to over 70 per … Read more
A vintage diesel locomotive pulling carriages from the 1930s and 1950s rolls through forests in the Majella National Park and the Abruzzo highlands, in central Italy, giving passengers a glimpse of hidden hamlets. Over the course of just over 100km (62 miles), the so-called Italian Trans-Siberian Railway, also known as the Parks Railway, slips into … Read more
A stunning Italian region lesser known to some European tourists makes an excellent alternative to Rome, being near the capital and not nearly as popular. Abruzzo is framed by a vast, rough-hewn mountain range, with towns set alongside lakes and rolling countryside. The southern region has a sizeable tourist presence, welcoming several million people each year, … Read more
