Hotels to remember: Isola del Gran Sasso
Castello Chiola
Loreto Aprutino (Pescara) - Historical Residences
A historical residence in Abruzzo, a place in which past and present meet: make your dream holiday come true at Lopreto Aprutino's Castello Chiola!
Villa Rosella Resort
Roseto degli Abruzzi (Teramo) - House rental
Fully serviced holiday apartments overlooking the pool and park, within minutes of beach and the Adriatic sea.
Scuderie della Civita
Colonnella (Teramo) - Countryside Residences
Scuderie della Cività is an elegant property located in the countryside of Italy's Abruzzo region, between the Gran Sasso mountain range and the sea.
Villa Rosella Resort
Roseto degli Abruzzi
Scuderie della Civita
Colonnella
Castello Chiola
Loreto Aprutino
Travel ideas
Itineraries (Abruzzo and Molise) Itineraries
Peak viewing in Abruzzo
From man's creations in ceramic to nature's masterpieces in the National Park.
Isola del Gran Sasso: introduction
Important town of the Mavone Valley, Isola del Gran Sasso is situated in the heart of the stunningly beautiful National Park of the Gran Sasso-Laga. The name Isola del Gran Sasso apparently derives from the fact that the town is located between two rivers, thus appearing like an island.
The residential center dates back to the middle ages. In the renaissance era, Isola del Gran Sasso was governed by a series of important families amongst which the Orsini were, perhaps, the most influential. Today, Isola del Gran Sasso is known as the destination for thousands of pilgrims wishing to visit the Sanctuary of San Gabriele. There are a whole number of fractions to visit, including Villa Piano, Fano a Corno, Forca di valle, Santa Lucia, Frisoni, Collato, Casale, San Massimo, Trignano, Varano and Capsano.
The town hosts a great many events, most of which linked to the old traditions of Isola del Gran Sasso, such as the Procession of St Colomba, the festival of San Gabriele, and the biannual Sacred Art Exhibition. Of course, it would be a shame to miss Isola del Gran Sasso's legendary beer festival.
