Harsh mountains and long coastlines offer an ideal holiday for every kind of tourist. There are many resorts which are becoming increasingly popular. Montesilvano, Silvi, Roseto, Pineto, Giulianova, Alba, Tortoreto, Pescara, Francavilla, Ortona, Vasto. Inland are health and mountain resorts of Roccaraso and Ovindoli. A region rich in folklore, with so many traditions and the remnants of ancient rites. The most important towns are L’Aquila with its fountain with 99 spouts, its beautiful churches. From the Gran Sasso, 2914 meters a.s.l. with Campo Imperatore you can enjoy a unique view. Scanno, with its beautiful costumes, Lake and craft work; Sulmona, the birthplace of Ovid and the leading producer of sugared almonds; Chieti, between the sea and the Majell; Pescasseroli, in the heart of the National Park with so much precious wildlife; Pescara, the most modern town of all, the birthplace of D’Annuzio; Termo, with its 13^th century cathedral and Roman Theatre. Local dishes include maccheroni alla chitarra, sgrippelle, and lamb, to be eaten with the typical Cerasuolo and Trebbiano wines.

Size: 10,798 Sq. Km.

Our Wines of Abruzzo
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	1990	1997	2001
Population	1,218,000	1,250,000	1,277,000
Vineyards	74,397 Acres	73,800 Acres	81,900 Acres
DOC & DOCG Vineyards	19,274 Acres	24,100 Acres	28,290 Acres
Average Wine Production	380 Million Liters	380 Million Liters	400 Million Liters
DOC & DOCG Production	26 Million Liters (6.8%)	32 Milion Liters (8.5%)	76 Million Liters (19%)
Number of DOC Areas	2	2	3
Number of DOCG Areas	0	0	0

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