This is the first and only English-language guide to Abruzzo, a region thatlies just an hour's drive from Rome, yet has never been discovered by masstourism. Written by an author born and bred in the region, it exploresAbruzzo's three national parks, where skiing, hiking and wildlife-watchingopportunities abound. It takes visitors to Abruzzo's beaches, which havebeen voted some of the best in Europe. It tours ancient hilltop towns,Neolithic caves and Roman ruins, and offers detailed practical informationincluding transport and accommodation options for all budgets. . The only English-language guide to Abruzzo . Written by a nativeAbruzzese . Abruzzo is one of Italy's last remaining gems to be untouchedby mass tourism