NATURE

THE RESERVES:In addition to Gran Sasso and Monti Laga National Park the Teramo province also boasts six other important natural preserves: Calanchi of Atri, Castel Cerreto, Corno Grande of Pietracamela, Fiumetto River, Vomano River, and Gorges of Salinello. The establishment of these preserves is of great significance for it is a testimony to the great interest in nature which characterizes the Abruzzo region and demonstrates once again how rich this province is in unique natural lands which deserve to be protected.

THE NATURE ITINERARIES:The hill, the coast, the Gran Sasso, the Laga and Gemelli Mountains. The province of Teramo offers a wide range of itineraries for nature lovers.

THE PARK:The National Park of Gran Sasso and Laga Mountains

THE MOUNTAIN:The Gran Sasso range and the Laga massif, among the most important peaks in the Apennines, are what make the mountains in the Teramo province so noteworthy at a regional and national level. The majestic Gran Sasso range, with its many inaccessible rocky peaks, ideal for climbing, stands in sharp contrast with the Laga Mountains which boast beautiful forests, as well as spectacular gorges and waterfalls. It is thanks to this varied landscape that the province offers such a wide range of attractions to nature lovers

CULTURE

THE MUSEUMS:With exhibits that include archaeological finds, everyday objects from the peasant culture, ancient weapons, splendid decorated pottery and priceless paintings, the museums in the Teramo province offer a wide range of cultural attractions and are a testimony to the province's ancient heritage. These museums fulfill their purpose of preserving and exhibiting an enormous cultural heritage.

THE CULTURAL INTINERARIES:With Teramo (the province capital), the Fino, Vomano and Mavone valleys, the Gran Sasso and Laga mountains, Val Vibrata and the Adriatic Riviera, the province of Teramo offers a wide range of cultural itineraries.

FOOD AND WINE

THE VINEYARDS:Rows of prized grape vines criss-cross the hilly countryside of this province. After the harvest, experienced viticulturists transform the grapes into excellent wines. Just like a monument or a traditional folkloristic rite, grapevines and wine are part of the heritage of a place. This certainly holds true in the province of Teramo where together with the DOC Montepulciano and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo wines, another prized wine, typical of the Val Valbrata, is produced. The wine is called Controguerra and it has been a DOC wine since 1996.

THE TYPICAL PRODUCTS:With its rich history and traditions, this area boasts many local products made using genuine ingredients and the time honored traditions of farmers and livestock farmers who combine their vast experience with the most modern techniques. This is why these typical products of the province of Teramo, fruit of traditional farming and a world that is now disappearing, are so unique and sought after.

THE CULTURAL INTINERARIES:The "Road of Controguerra"