Daytripping in Abruzzo - Seven towns to visit

Here are seven towns in Abruzzo, Italy, that are great spots to spend an afternoon or whole day: Fara San Martino, Lettopalena, Palena, Casoli, Pescocostanzo, Roccascalegna, and Lanciano. This should hopefully give you a taste of what you can expect in this beautiful region of Italy.
Music:
Mi Devo Muovere - Lorenzo Jovanotti
Lu Ruscio Di Mare - Leggiana Collective
Contravento - Arisa
Chocabeck - Zucchero
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Fara San Martino
5:20 Lanciano
7:58 Palena
10:11 Lettopalena
12:37 Pescocostanzo
13:40 Casoli
15:31 Roccascalegna

Пікірлер: 44

  • @supergrover79
    @supergrover795 ай бұрын

    Great video. I discovred 4 new Italian songs because of it. Love them. We are going to Abruzzo in May. Those songs will be the songs of our trip. Thanks!

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    5 ай бұрын

    So glad you liked the video and the songs. We always have fun picking out the songs. Have a great time in Abruzzo - we’re jealous.

  • @DLWELD
    @DLWELD Жыл бұрын

    Great show - good images, good tips, and good music - very enjoyable!

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I wish I had taken more video during the trip but up to now I had always been focused more on photos. I like the music a lot too. Nothing can ruin a good video like yuck music. Glad you liked it!

  • @johngayley9373
    @johngayley9373 Жыл бұрын

    This was really helpful, as I am knee-deep in planning a trip through inland Abruzzo for the fall. Grazie mille!

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s great! Glad the video was helpful - that’s exactly why we make them. We get a lot of our trip ideas from people’s videos too!

  • @jeanettesantarelli1795
    @jeanettesantarelli17955 ай бұрын

    This is the first time I have watched one of your videos and am very pleased to have done so. Loved the format and music. We are on our way in March to visit family in Chieti and can hardly wait. Thanks for the information as even if we have been in Abruzzo several times it is always nice to see it through others eyes and explore an area we had not previously thought of.

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you - we’re glad you liked the video. Your trip is coming up soon! Have a lot of fun

  • @HealthStudio23
    @HealthStudio233 ай бұрын

    Great video, excellent descriptions of the different towns ❤

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @annmariethomas5806
    @annmariethomas5806 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best videos of Italy and Abruzzo I've seen!! Really awesome job, and thanks for sharing! These places are definitely on my list💞💚🐱!!

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @eeusei...3747

    @eeusei...3747

    11 ай бұрын

    @@abuzzaboveitaly italians speak italian...after other lenguages....this is the italian magic

  • @marcellogenesi6390

    @marcellogenesi6390

    9 ай бұрын

    @@abuzzaboveitaly Why rap? I stopped watching , Fara San Martino is not part of NY, that crap doesn't go with the images.

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    9 ай бұрын

    Not sure which video you were watching. I agree that rap (American or Italian) would not go with this video at all. There is only normal Italian music here, some older songs and a couple more recent.

  • @marcellogenesi6390

    @marcellogenesi6390

    9 ай бұрын

    @@abuzzaboveitaly Well it sound rap to me, very few notes and a lot of nonsensical rhyme, it didn't go with the view, but that is my opinion, .. Then again, what do I know.

  • @nellylucarno6189
    @nellylucarno61896 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much, beautiful video.

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it - thank you!

  • @paulgaskins6790
    @paulgaskins6790 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing! My Mother's family was from Lettopalena. My Grandparents (Croce and Ascolina Martinelli) came to the U.S. in the late 1920's. One day I will visit the Motherland and hopefully find my family there. Grazie e Arrivederci!

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, that is cool - small world! We try not to give out too much personal info on the videos but we have got similar backgrounds. If you want to, send us an email at abuzzaboveitay@gmail.com and we might be able to give you some info...

  • @angelcare5969
    @angelcare5969 Жыл бұрын

    Thnx for sharing

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! It’s fun to go through the trips again.

  • @queencafe777
    @queencafe777 Жыл бұрын

    We bought fractional ownership residence at Palazzo Ricci in Casoli.We are excited for it to be finished soon by next year after extensive renovation. We love small town feel. 🇺🇸from California.

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, that place looks amazing! That should be a ton of fun. We loved Casoli too. Hard to beat the views.

  • @jaymekeiffer5083
    @jaymekeiffer5083 Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos! Can’t wait until the next one! Do you ever think of buying a house in Fara or near Fara?

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like the videos! In an ideal world, a house in Fara or Abruzzo would be amazing. Unfortunately, we are still tied to normal jobs here in the States for now and we hear that the visa situation for living there can be a paperwork nightmare. In the meantime we try to visit at least once a year. Once retirement comes we will try to stay the max 3 months for sure. I am trying to finish the next video as I write this. I am still new at making these and it takes me a lot longer than it should. They are hard because until this year I never thought of making any public videos. We just made photo books to remember the trip (hence the focus on photos instead of videos... can't wait to go again to focus more on videos) The next video will be on Modica in Sicily. (We are also big Sicily fans) Ciao!

  • @marylydon9897
    @marylydon9897 Жыл бұрын

    Beautuful video ..😁

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you liked it!

  • @stephenw.20
    @stephenw.20 Жыл бұрын

    Really well done

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @jeffconley819
    @jeffconley819 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video❤

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad you liked it!

  • @gearyml
    @gearyml Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video! We going to Abruzzo this June to scout possiable retirment areas. Any advise on any town in particular that you would recommend to live in full time? None at all? Thank you!

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi - sorry for the delayed reply, we were out of town for a while! That's funny you asked this, someone else did a little while ago too. It is a tough question and a lot depends on what kind of facilities you want nearby. A small town can be rustic and homey but not have a lot of the conveniences that you may want - grocery stores, restaurants, etc. Fortunately, there is usually another town within 15-20 minutes so maybe it wouldn't be as big a deal. Sulmona is a bigger town and pretty centrally located. It has a lot of the modern conveniences but can still retain the small Italian town charm in places. Or a town close to Sulmona could work out. We really liked Pescocostanzo and Palena too. Towns like Fara San Martino and Lettopalena are probably too small for what we would look for - they are nice but don't have a big choice in restaurants, bars, piazzas, etc. One channel I would really recommend is AHomeInItaly. He shows a lot of houses in Abruzzo and has a weekly live stream where he answers questions too. Good luck in your search, we are jealous!

  • @gearyml

    @gearyml

    Жыл бұрын

    @@abuzzaboveitaly Thank you very much for taking the time to reply, much appreciated!

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem, good luck in your hunting! Another channel we like is JustDreamItaly He focuses on Puglia but his videos are really really well made.

  • @elmoretingle
    @elmoretingle Жыл бұрын

    This is a terrific video, thanks so much. A question. My husband and I are planning a trip to Abruzzo in the fall. Am I right in assuming that renting a car is pretty much essential or is there regular bus service between hillside town?. If having a car is essential, how challenging is the driving? Lots of traffic? Hairpins mountain turns?

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi - so glad you liked the video! I would definitely recommend renting a car. There is some public transport but the schedules aren't super regular and finding a bus to go to where you want might be a challenge. (It would be a little easier if you spoke good Italian, but that won't change the schedules or anything) Driving is pretty easy for the most part and it is easy to find your way around. There isn't a lot of traffic or many big highways so you don't have to worry about being highbeamed by a Ferrari or anything. There are lots of signs and if you do miss a turn, worst case you go 5 minutes to an unintended town and turn around. The roads are well maintained and we haven't had any scary edge of cliff driving or really tight S curves on a hillside. Getting around in the small towns is probably more of a hassle because the roads can be narrow and have surprise one way directions. Have a great time on your trip! If you have any other questions just let me know.

  • @elmoretingle

    @elmoretingle

    Жыл бұрын

    @@abuzzaboveitaly Thanks you so much for your detailed reply. It is deeply appreciated. I think I will take your advice to rent a car. Be brave, be bold, is my motto.

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    Жыл бұрын

    It will make the trip much easier in the long run.

  • @ThomasDeLello
    @ThomasDeLello10 ай бұрын

    What about Colledimezzo...? I'd like to see where my grandfather was born.

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    9 ай бұрын

    We will put it on the list! Always looking for more places to go.

  • @7TerriPod
    @7TerriPod4 ай бұрын

    Very nice place but I don’t like that music. Sorry.

  • @abuzzaboveitaly

    @abuzzaboveitaly

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s not for everybody I guess but it is an amazing place