A Guide to Gran Sasso

Located in the central mountainous region of Italy is The National Nature Reserve of the Gran Sasso. This is one of the most diverse territories of Italy with a vast variety of ecosystems and an infinite number of truly unique landscapes.

Amidst the beautiful landscape there is the only glacier in southern Europe alongside the numerous natural springs of Tronto, Trisungo, Spelonga, Civitella del Tronto, Castel Manfrino, Acquasanta Terme, the Volpaia Waterfalls, and the Gole del Salinello.

This area of rich biodiversity is the home of the Abruzzo Chamois wolf and the Royal Eagle. The palate of the region is a wealth of local produce which is ideal for any gastronomical lover.

The variety of delicacies includes Santo Stefano di Sessanio lentils, Capitignano chickpeas, cicerchia of Castelvecchio, Montepulciano d'Abbruzzo DOC wine, sheeps cheese of Farindola, Marcetto of Castel del Monte, Ventricina of Laga, liver sausages, the Aprutino Pescarese Dop oil, the Laga Chestnuts, and a range of sweet specialties such as mostaccioli, bocconotti and fiatoni.