"Abruzzo National Park" Parco Nazionale d' Abruzzo by sandysmith

Parco Nazionale d' Abruzzo Travel Guide: 37 reviews and 36 photos

Marsica is a subregion of nearly 1500Km2 in the west of Abruzzo, around the Fucino valley, an ancient drained lake. Today, it is a fruitful land for cultivating cereals, potatoes and sugar beets. Its name was founded by the ancient people of Marsi." In Marsica region beyond the towns of Gioia dei Marsi and Villa Vallelongo, lies the National Park of Abruzzo, surrounded by peaks over two thousand meters tall with slopes covered by beech, black pine and maple forests.

Useful links:

http://www.regione.abruzzo.it/turismo/en/parchi/nazionale/index.html

http://www.emmeti.it/Welcome/Abruzzo/Parco/index.uk.html

There are three main villages, namely Pescasseroli (bigger and pleasant), Civitella Alfedena (famous for wolves) and Opi, between the two. The town of Barrea and its lake is also worth a visit - if only for the views.

us in hiking mode

Its a great place for hiking, totally unspoilt - the only chairlift only operates in August when the italians come for their holiday - few huts so be prepared with good shoes and packed lunches in your rucksacks..

Pros and Cons

Pros:unspoilt hiking area
Cons:tends to have a thunder storm every day at 3pm!
In a nutshell:great get away from it all place

Intro Updated Jul 12, 2003
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Reviews (26)

ruins and views - Parco Nazionale d' Abruzzo

Castel Mancino Off The Beaten Path (9)

The evocative ruins of the Castel Mancino above the town of Pescasseroli can be reached in about 40 mins from the centre... more travel advice

new born lambs - Parco Nazionale d' Abruzzo

Wildlife Off The Beaten Path (9)

We did not see much wildlife during our hikes ..but we did come across these sheep with their new born lambs, must be... more travel advice

horses at rest - Parco Nazionale d' Abruzzo

...and horses too Off The Beaten Path (9)

if you don;t fancy hiking then horse riding trails are also available in this area. They too make the most of the water... more travel advice

the thirsty dog - Parco Nazionale d' Abruzzo

Doggie Drinks Off The Beaten Path (9)

Our faithful four legged friend was thirsty too.... more travel advice

Comments (8)

pocketpiglet May 6, 2005 at 6:56 AM Report Abuse

thanks for sharing so much photos and tips about the area, I hope to go there soon :))
melissa_bel Jan 8, 2005 at 4:28 PM Report Abuse

Really nice pictures of a beautiful area... without mentionning the helpful tips. I also had a great time when I was there. I should gather my pics and start writing.
yooperprof Dec 10, 2004 at 6:59 AM Report Abuse

Delightful - looks like an unspoiled and peaceful region. Don't feed the bears!
unravelau Jul 11, 2003 at 5:11 PM Report Abuse

Popped in for the updates.....wonderful Sandy.....I am really looking forward to my own investigations of Abruzzo. Thank you for your beaut page. Just thinking about Brandy.....I would have needed it after 1 hour by the looks of things.
call_me_rhia Jun 25, 2003 at 3:36 PM Report Abuse

sandy on the loose in italy - scary thought! great tips anyway... possibly going to abruzzo too this summer, not to the NP unfortunately.
sim1 Jun 25, 2003 at 11:34 AM Report Abuse

Great page Sandy! Wonderful to see your photos of the Abruzzo! I'll be back for more of your photos :-)))
spintobecca Apr 15, 2003 at 1:41 PM Report Abuse

Great insights into the wolves and gold work!
richiecdisc Mar 17, 2003 at 3:18 PM Report Abuse

If you had the photos already, you wouldn't even need to go! Naw, guess we need some food tips too. ;)