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Surroundings:
Lake Scanno and the region of Abruzzo…
…four natural parks, skiing in the Apennines highest peaks
and the blue flag beaches of the Adriatic coast
A view of Scanno
Scanno
Scanno is a delightful and picturesque village with cobbled lanes, tiny piazze and houses huddled together; this is a traditional mountain village with an ancient history.
Summer provides stunning vistas and activities that include, pony trekking, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, tennis and many fascinating cultural events.
Lake of Scanno
The area offers an abundance of restaurants, shops, century’s old buildings and charming boutiques with local crafts of lace and jewellery; this is a location with no reason to be bored and every opportunity to relax.
Winter makes Scanno an ideal base for skiing on Mount Rotondo
and Passo Godi and offers skiing to around 1900 metres with new slopes being created that will reach over 2100 metres.
Further ski resorts provide the downhill and cross country enthusiast with more than 400km to explore in the region of Abruzzo.
Slopes of Passo Godi
Sulmona
Just 30 minutes away is the city of Sulmona famous for its medieval churches, historic monuments a 14th century gateway, fascinating museums and a multitude of shops and restaurants.
S.S.Annunziata Church
The Adriatic Coast
Lying within 50 minutes drive are the golden ‘blue flag’ beaches of the Abruzzo coast.
Here visitors can enjoy a succession of sandy beaches, stunning cliffs and picturesque harbours including the largest, Pescara.
Trabocco - Pescara
Pescara...
...Great beaches,
fabulous shopping and marina facilities
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Pescara is
situated on the Adriatic coast is the economic and tourist capital of the
region |
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Pescara is the
most populated city in the area and it has a very modern feel |
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Visitors are
attracted here by the cities many parks, squares and great shopping - together
with some 20km of excellent 'Blue Flag' sandy beaches |
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The city has
churches and museums of importance and some of the oldest ruins from the Greek
and Roman empires |
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There are two
ports in Pescara, the commercial Porto Canale and the Porto Turistico (La
Marina di Pescara) a popular, fashionable destination |
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Pescara is a
very lively town, especially during the summer months, and has a very good
nightlife with a wide selection of bars as well as restaurants and trattorias,
offering local cuisine |
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The most
popular places to eat can be found in the old town centre and by the beautiful
'Viale della Riviera' seafront promenade |
Rome
Less than two hours drive is one of the world’s most historic and romantic cities… Rome!
Its attractions are world famous and include the Forum, the Coliseum
and Basilic of San Peter; some of the most well known landmarks in the world.
Rome, The Coliseum
Rome...
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Rome is the capital of Italy and of the
Latium region, as well as an international fashion capital and one of the most
romantic cities in the world. |
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The city is full of history and its
attractions include ancient roman buildings, such as the Forum or the Coliseum,
the famous Spanish Steps and the Villa Borghese, which is the largest public
park and features statues, buildings, fountains and a botanical garden.
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Countless squares with historical cafes and
magnificent fountains create a very unique, idyllic setting. |
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One of the top attractions not to be missed
when visiting Rome is the Trevi Fountain, a baroque masterpiece, located in
the historic centre of Rome. |
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An ancient legend retains that whoever
turns the back to the fountain and throws a coin over the shoulder is
guaranteed to return to the eternal city one day. |
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Vatican City, the residence of the Pope, is
situated within the city of Rome, but is an independent, sovereign state
separated by a wall. |
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It features great buildings and churches,
including St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with the renowned
ceiling frescos by Michelangelo, the greatest artists of the Renaissance. |
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Wine lovers can visit one of the numerous
wine cellars, many of which also organise wine tasting courses. |
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Modern Roman cuisine is very versatile and
authentic, but also very simple. |
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Rome offers great shopping with endless
places to choose from, from designer boutiques over old craftsman's shops to
traditional flea markets. |
Rome,
St.Peter by night
Dintorni:
Il Lago di Scanno e la Regione Abruzzo...
Valle del Sagittario
Le Montagne nei dintorni
...quattro parchi nazionali;
sciare sulle cime più alte dell'Appennino; spiagge, insignite con la
Bandiera Blu, della Costa Adriatica...
Scanno
Scanno è un delizioso e
pittoresco borgo caratterizzato dalle strette strade in selciato, piccole piazze
e le tipiche case addossate le une sulle altre; questo è il tipico villaggio di
montagna con una storia antica.
Panoramica di Scanno
L'Estate offre spettacolari
vedute panoramiche ed attività che includono il trekking a cavallo, la canoa sul
lago, le escursioni in montagna a piedi ed in mountain-bike, il tennis e molti
altri interessanti eventi culturali.
L'area offre una grande varietà di ristoranti tipici, negozi,
antichi palazzi nel centro storico e deliziose boutique di artigianato locale
con i famosi pizzi e gioielli abruzzesi; questo è un luogo che non da motivo di
annoiarsi offrendo la possibilità di rilassarsi.
L'Inverno fa di Scanno una base ideale per sciare sul Monte
Rotondo ed in località Passo Godi; viene proposto lo sci a circa 1900 mt. con le
nuove piste, che si stanno attrezzando, che raggiungeranno gli oltre 2100mt.
Ulteriori stazioni sciistiche forniscono all'appassionato la
discesa libera e lo sci di fondo con oltre 400Km. di piste da esplorare in tutta
la Regione Abruzzo.
Tipiche case di Scanno
Sulmona
A soli 30 minuti di distanza
c'è la città di Sulmona famosa per le sue chiese medievali, monumenti storici
anche del 14 ° secolo, affascinanti musei e una moltitudine di negozi e
ristoranti.
Sulmona
La Costa Adriatica
Situata a 50 minuti d'auto
comprende le famose spiagge della Costa abruzzese insignite della "Bandiera
Blu".
Qui i visitatori possono
godere di un susseguirsi di spiagge sabbiose, scogliere mozzafiato e pittoreschi
porti tra cui la più grande, Pescara.
Spiaggia di Vasto (PE)
Roma
A meno di due ore di auto c'è una delle più
romantiche e storiche città: Roma!
Le sue attrazioni sono famose in tutto il
mondo e comprendono il Foro Romano, il Colosseo, la Basilica di San Pietro; alcuni dei più famosi
monumenti del mondo.
Basilica di San Pietro al tramonto
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