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- TravelerWithOpinionsBoston, MA477 contributionsMemorable and beautiful exploration of the grotto, complete with bats, stalagmites, stalactites and waterfalls. Our guide Laura provided lots of useful information. We also appreciated that she could speak Spanish in addition to Italian. A fun adventure on a cool, foggy, rainy day.Written October 13, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- G.B.871 contributionsRocca Calascio is one of the highest located castles in Italy. In it have been shot many beautiful movies (Ladyhawke, the name of the rose ...) Unfortunately the interior this year will be closed and it will be possible to visit only for external parts. But it is still very beautiful. It stands above a small village very nice. Definitely a place to visit. The only thing you need to know is how to reach it. I order the various options in order of preference.
1. If possible leave very early in the morning (the place is clearly always open), in this way you can reach by car the (tiny) parking in the village, park and walk to the Rocca Calascio. The walk is short (20 min), uphill but not difficult. You might be lucky and find free places also in other times, but only in low season.
2. If you can't go soon, then probably the village parking lot will be busy, so you should park your car in the town under the fortress (not the village, this town is called, incredibly , Calascio) and then take a bus that will take you to the fortress.
3. I saw people walking to the fortress directly from Calascio. This option is strongly discouraged because the road is not easy to walk.Written October 7, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - GianLucaE1964Rome, Italy122 contributionsBeautiful to live all the day. You can go through the path of the mountain and arrive to a fantastic view from the mountain on the lake (starting from the hotel Roma, 45 minutes no more). Try! And then finish your travel down, on the bank of the lake, very nice and relaxing place, big sun but not so “strong”. Enjoy.Written August 18, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AnneBsmithLeeds, UK49 contributionsits a Bridge, you walk across it to get to the other side.
It is high above the ground.
It has a pedestrian lane and a bike and scooter lane.Written September 28, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Barbara J15 contributionsBeaches of sand and stone, magical views of Adriatic and mountains.just breathtaking and very specialWritten June 18, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- paula cAtlanta, GA769 contributionsThis property had mixed reviews. I thought it was excellent - an immersion experience, and my husband was not up for the adventure. The property tries really hard to make it a great experience - and an immersive experience. What really caught us off guard was how noisy it was - our particular room. It was right next to the "Town square" and had poor insulation. Also, it was easy to hear the entire conversation of the room next to ours. However, in spite of this, I would recommend the place for the immersive experience. What I would suggest is that you pay more attention to requesting a room that is quite if this is important to you.Written May 26, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MadgnatsStuttgart, Germany96 contributionsThe highlight of one week in Abruzzo. Traveling by car you enjoy a variety of vistas including rocky valleys, jagged mountains, rolling plains, free ranging horses, sheep and cattle. Each turn in the road offers a different view and type of landscape. Clouds billow above and below, trees grow in densely wooded forests on one side of the mountain, and sharp rocky crags make up the back side, open hills and boulders dot the landscape. The end destination of the trip is an observatory and a hotel from World War II era. The trip is a beautiful rest from the busy cities and offers many opportunities for photos and just enjoying nature. Strongly recommend.Written October 20, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- joeyo47 contributionsA major and very beautiful restoration in progress here following the 2009 earthquake. A once magnificent place it seems to be well on its away to returning to its former eleganceWritten October 7, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Daniele IEdinburgh, UK293 contributionsA very beautiful location in the Apennine mountains. A fantastic stop for photo opportunities at the base of the quaint Abruzzese town of Barrea.Written July 15, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- no bs yogiSydney, Australia3,237 contributionsWhen you stand in the centre & look at all the faces of the 99 fountains it is eerie but wonderful.
The 99 fountains are thought to represent the lords of the 99 castles in the L’Aquila valley.
This was also a popular laundry for women 100’s of years ago.
Definitely worth a visit, & reading up on all the history whilst standing there completes the experience.Written August 17, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BaruchBarryPinnickMa'ale Adumim, Israel214 contributionsBeautiful nature reserve within the Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise National Park. We visited in March and the weather was mild; snow was still seen on the peaks. Our group was led by local guides who made all the difference, explaining things that you will not find easily in any guide book. If you like trekking in places like this, allow yourself plenty of time.
Facilities like toilets and cafes were not open - maybe it was out of season, maybe due to Covid? A popular site like this could perhaps at least try to keep its toilets available to visitors.Written May 26, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - G.B.871 contributions...an excellent place to spend a pleasant break, in couple or family. It's possible to stop for a bite to eat (perhaps taking a sandwich or a coffee at the bar) but, most importantly, at a very low price you can access the reserve with the most competent (and at the same time funny) guide that I have the pleasure of hearing for a long time. You will have the opportunity to get close to the animals and even feed them! In addition, the guide will tell you several little known things (try asking how the selection of the alpha male takes place...).
In short, you will spend a few hours having fun in contact with nature.Written December 11, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - G.B.871 contributionsThe fortress is a place of exceptional historical interest. It was one of the last fortresses of the "Regno delle due Sicilie" besieged (in 1860-1861) during the formation of Italy, as we know it today. Weapons such as those now on display in the museum were used and the roads you will travel along were used by soldiers during that and other sieges. The place, in short, deserves to be visited, but also deserves to be cared for more.
There are no audio-guides, nor was it possible to make a guided tour.
The information material, often small, is present only in certain areas particularly circumscribed, for the rest you will have to move along a path not well specified. There is only a drinks machine, when a bar would be very nice.
Please take care of this placeWritten September 21, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AlexjoeyBaar, Switzerland2,133 contributionsOur landlady recommended this place as it’s a nice shaded walk and easy for kids - have to say it was so beautiful especially with the river and rock formation - felt so cool on a hot day like today. The whole walk took 2 hours and at the end, we walked back to the starting point on the road for 20 mins. We stopped by the Caramanico town for a quick lunch - highly recommended!Written July 24, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- franketchesonOakville, Canada3 contributionsI keep going back to the Gran Sasso, it is different every time and a magical place from the wild horses on the plains to the hotel that housed Mussolini.
This mountain is spectacular.Written June 5, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abruzzo
- The top attractions to visit in Abruzzo are:
- Grotte di Stiffe
- Loggia Amblingh
- Gran Sasso
- Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo - MuNDA
- Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa
- The best outdoor activities in Abruzzo according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Grotte di Stiffe
- Gran Sasso
- Riserva Naturale Statale Valle dell'Orfento
- Centro Visita del Lupo
- San Domenico Lake
- The best day trips from Abruzzo according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Hike Lake Castle and good food!
- Abruzzo Ancestry Research & Tour
- A day with the shepherd milking sheeps and making cheese in the National Park of Abruzzo
- The Eucharistic Miracle and the Holy Face's Sanctuaries - Private Tour from Rome
- ATV, River Tubing & Blue Hole Falls From Ocho Rios, Montego Bay & Negril
- The most popular things to do in Abruzzo with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Grotte di Stiffe
- Loggia Amblingh
- Gran Sasso
- Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo - MuNDA
- Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa