• Pescara Airport is within a 30 minute(s) drive. Rome Airports are approximately 2 hours drive from the property
• Transit: can be reached by driving for 30 minute(s). Type of transit is Train.
• Ski lifts or Runs : can be reached by driving for 20 minute(s). Many people are unaware that there is skiing this far South in Italy. Casa Olivia is, in fact, just 20 minutes drive from the small resort of Passo Lanciano. Skiing here is generally gentle through beech woods. Just an hour’s drive away are numerous resorts including Rocarasso. The highest point is 2,141 metres and with 156 kilometres of pistes of varying difficulty, there is something here for skiers of all abilities.
The region as a whole has 21 ski areas with 368 km. of runs. Located in the highest region of the Apennines, these ski areas are at heights nearly comparable to many Alpine resorts. Because of their proximity to the Adriatic and winter precipitation patterns, they often have more snow than the Alps. Abruzzo also is popular for cross country skiing, especially on the high plain of Campo Imperatore in the Gran Sasso as well as the Piana Grande in the Majella. Lift passes tend to be cheaper than the Alps. One day at Rocarasso costs 33euros.
• Shopping and Dining: can be reached by driving for 5 minute(s). The village of Serramonacesca has two bars, two general stores, a butchers and a pharmacy. There are numerous excellent restaurants in the area including Agroturismos offering home cooked local produce and Abruzzo is known for its award-winning Montepulciano wine, pecorino cheese, honey, saffron and arrosticini (lamb kebabs).
• Beach is located within a 45 minute(s) drive.
• Nearby Attractions: This is spectacular walking country with high peaks and steep gorges. There is an abundance of wildlife and the Maiella National park is even home to wild bears and eagles.
Throughout the Summer months it seems that every village aims to outdo its neighbour by hosting the most incredible festivals. The entertainment is all free, firework displays and cannon fire day and night, music varies from full-on rock to sublime classical and operatic concerts. We can advise on what is likely to be happening during your stay.
A river runs through the valley below the house and in the Summer you can cool off in a series of plunge pools. The warm waters of the Adriatic are about 40 minutes drive away. We can advise on some of the quieter beaches. Abruzzo’s 129 km. long sandy coastline is home to a many popular beach resorts, among them are Vasto on Abruzzo’s southern coast; and Silvi Marina, whose sands are considered among the best in Italy, Giulianova, Francavilla al Mare and Pineto.
