Rockclimbing guide to the abruzzo region
CLIMBING GUIDE to italy
Climbing in Abruzzo
Abruzzo has always been an popular summer vacation destination for Italians to relax on the beach. Over the past years there has been a major effort to upgrade the road system, helping the interior of the region to be rediscovered. Abruzzo is rich in regional culture, and it offers plenty of Active vacation options. Located in the central western area of Italy and bathed by the Adriatic Sea, the Abruzzi territory has a rich variety natural resources: from the long golden beaches to the impervious mountain zones of the Gran Sasso, from natural lakes to the celebrated National Park. A harsh territory, occupied by long tracts of forest with its flora and fauna intact. Abruzzo still has a mix of popular ancestral traditions existing alongside modern structures for hospitality.
Abruzzo is a great destination for rock climbing, beach combing, and biking. The region is 65% mountain 34% hills and the remainder flat land. It is divided in four provinces, each with its distinct local style and flavor. The province of Aquila is totally characterized by mountains; in the Chieti area it is rolling hills, while Pescara and Teramo are covered by a mixture of mountains and hill.
