Imagine a place where wolves still rome and wild boars pay you a visit:- the National Parks in Abruzzo have stunning scenery and wild life in abundance. Mountain villages dating back to the fourteenth century and earlier, cling to rocky outcrops and world famous wines are produced from grapes growing in the valleys. The local people are friendly and the food is famous throughout Italy.

Holiday In Spring and see fields full of saffron and wild flowers. Visit in the summer and chill out in spar resorts among some of the highest mountains in Italy. Travel in autumn and walk the shepherds' trails amongst spectacular scenery. Holiday in the winter and enjoy the cross country skiing and downhill slopes of the Gran Sasso mountain range. Wherever you go in Abruzzo you will find historic villages and towns; great walking; wild life and birds of prey; friendly people; fantastic italian food and comfortable accommodation.

In addition to the mountains and the three national parks, the coastine of Abruzzo, has miles and miles of white sandy beaches, against a back drop of pine forests. All within easy reach of the main airport of Pescara. For those of you who like shopping, Pescara, has many designer shops and boutiques, selling unique clothes and handbags at prices you can not resist.

For people who like activity holidays or extreem sports, Abruzzo has many bridle paths and cycle tracks and horse riding holidays can be arranged with specialist companies. Para-gliding, hang-gliding and mountineering, all take place in Abruzzo.

All this, less than two hours drive from Rome or under 1 hour from Pescara airport.