Italy: Abruzzo

Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Geology, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Culture
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Activities, Opening times, Media and communications, Buying property, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively

PART TWO PESCARA
Chapter 3 Pescara
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Festivals and events, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 4 Pescara Province
Suggested itinerary, Montesilvano, Citta Sant'Angelo, Spoltore, Moscufo, Pianella, Loreto Aprutino, Penne, Nora River valley and surrounds, Pescara River valley, Majella National Park and surrounds

PART THREE CHIETI
Chapter 5 Chieti
History, Getting there and around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 6 Chieti Province
Suggested itinerary, Chieti Province: the north, Chieti Province: the south, Majella National Park and surrounds, Coastal Chieti

PART FOUR L'AQUILA
Chapter 7 L'Aquila
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Festivals and events, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 8 L'Aquila Province: Gran Sasso and Laga Mountains National Park and Surrounds
Suggested itinerary, Amiternum and around, Lake Campotosto and around, Santo Stefano di
Sessanio and around, Castel del Monte, Campo Imperatore
Chapter 9 L'Aquila Province: Sirente Velino Regional Park and Surrounds
Suggested itinerary, Skiing, Celano, Ovindoli, Rocca di Mezzo, Rocca di Cambio and around, Ocre, Fossa and around, East of L'Aquila: Along the SS17
Chapter 10 L'Aquila Province: Southwest Abruzzo
Suggested itinerary, Avezzano, Alba Fucens, The Fucino Basin and around, The Roveto Valley, West of Avezzano: Scurcola Marsicana and Tagliacozzo
Chapter 11 L'Aquila Province: National Park of Abruzzo and Surrounds
Suggested itinerary, Getting there and around, Pescasseroli, Opi, The Fondillo Valley, Barrea, Lake Barrea and around, Scanno and around
Chapter 12 L'Aquila Province: Majella National Park and Surrounds
Suggested itinerary, Sulmona and around, Pescocostanzo

PART FIVE TERAMO
Chapter 13 Teramo
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Festivals and events, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 14 Teramo Province
Suggested itinerary, Coastal Teramo, Vibrata River valley, Tordino River valley, Vomano River valley, Gran Sasso and Laga Mountains National Park and surrounds

Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Glossary of Flora and Fauna
Appendix 3 Further Information
Index