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SueWarwick Says: The trip to the castle can be done easily in one afternoon. Head out the town and follow the green nature trail signs up. At one point the path splits - take the right hand path and keep going up. Its a well troden and signed path so you wont have too much trouble.The castle...
SueWarwick Says: So, once you've dodged the bears (!) Go to the end of the meadows to the far left end (the end opposite the road) the exit can be a bit muddy.Take the gravel path to the fence around the fields to a big barn. Just before this burn turn right on to a track then take another...
SueWarwick Says: Although there is not a great deal to do in Opi, it is worth climbing to the top for some great views.I took the stairs back down again but rather than turn right, back the way I came, took a left. Stopping in a great little bar at the junction for a very welcome bottle of...
SueWarwick Says: Head to the centre of town then down Via Pave. Cross the bridge and follow the road past Club Primula. The road then becomes a gravel track (which doesn't stop the locals travelling down it on mopeds!). The path splits off to the right. Keep to the left hand side of the...
sandysmith Says: There are tables inside or outside where you can watch rural italin life at leisure.Whilst here a wedding car procession provided us with entertainment. Our favourite was the roast pork sandwiches -nice and crispy in warm crusty bread. It was a change from pizza. We were...
sandysmith Says: Ok sooner or later we had pizza :-)Various toppings are available and they are sold by weight. I preferred the veggie options like the spinach and riccotta or margherita to the meat ones.Better still to get a selection :-))
Comisciara Cafe: Cafe in the Park
sandysmith Says: There are few cafes in the area and the rifugios are usually shut - so a packed lunch and plenty of water is advisable for al fresco dining. There are a couple of cafes in the Comisciara area - and we enjoyed a drink and a rest in this one. Light snacks and drinks are...
SueWarwick Says: This is not a place to come to if you want nightlife. Ususally after a long walk and large meal you want to curl up in bed!But, if you do find a bit of energy do as the locals do, wander round the town and stop in a local bar for a coffee or an ice cream
sandysmith Says: A local bus service does operate from Pescasseroli to Opi, Barrea and Civitella Alfedena - but a limited service, although enough to visit the towns under your own steam. Payment is made on the bus and is quite cheap -2 euros at the most to go to Barrea about 17 km from...
sandysmith Says: Most of the roads and paths which pass through the protected areas are closed to traffic. Cars can only be used to arrive at the entry points of the Park, and to travel from one centre to another: excursions, walks and visits which involve contact with nature can only be...
SueWarwick Says: Some of the best goodies can be found in one of the supermarkets in the town. All are quite small compared to English standards but are full of good, fresh produce Fill up your used water bottles with red wine for a Euro. Pick up some authentic olive oil, cheese or meats at...
sandysmith Says: It seemed to us that the villagers of Pescassseroli liked their dogs but did not often take them for a walk. Well there was no need for them to! Several times when we were hiking a dog would accompany us at the start and even show us the way if we were unsure of the...
SueWarwick Says: You will need a decent rucksack if you intend to do much walking here and preferably one with air flow at the back as it can get hot.Make sure you have plastic bags also to put any maps and valuables in just in case you get caught in a down pour. Even in a rucksack things...
sandysmith Says: Rucksack for picnic lunch and water bottles Good hiking shoes or trainers for lower pathsRain wear if you are in the hills about 3pm when it thunders! Sun block and hat Plenty of memory cards for the digital :-))(I have my reputation to think of ;-) ) Invest in a map...
Acres of space all to yourself
SueWarwick Says: Its easy to get off the beaten path is Pescasseroli - just any of the footpaths out of town.Try get a map from the Tourist Infomation centre in the town and plan a few routes.A paticular favourite route was along paths B1, R6 and B2 a hard slog at times but just look at that...
sandysmith Says: In this section I'd like to take you on a virtual journey up to the evocative ruins of Castel Mancino with their great views over Pescasseroli.....To reach the ruins stand as if coming out of the town hall - the Municipio - in the town centre turn left and half left again...
Path to Santuario di Monte Tranquillo VII
sandysmith Says: We carried on following the red spots, crossing the road a couple more times and into a zig-zagging path up through the trees - this was rather steep in places but only lasted for about 20 -30 mins. As we reached the crest of the ridge we came to a plateau and there was the...
Path to Santuario di Monte Tranquillo V
sandysmith Says: Thank goodness for the meadow - make sure you have good hiking shoes for that stony path! Follow the track across the meadow, when the path bends to the left and look out for the red markings going up ahead tothe beech forest.Here you may see a stone with A C3 marking and...
sandysmith Says: The newer part of town - across the main square toward the river is more residential.The roads are wider but still has washing hanging out by the roadside! Guess they don't have much traffic. On Wednesday mornings these streets are taken over by the weekly market - we had a...
sandysmith Says: There are castle ruins just above the town - reached by a pleasand short hike - enough in the heat anyway! I just enjoyed sitting up here - getting the best view over the town and the surrounding hills.For more info on this and the views see the off the beaten path section.
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Pescasseroli as headquarters of the national park and has a small natural history museum and animal sanctuary - the main ones being the mariscan brown bear ,...
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Pescasseroli lies in a wide plain amid a mountainous landscape of uncontaminated beauty in the heart of the National Park of Abruzzi, one of the most ancient natural parks established in Italy, and a...
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Pescasseroli is a picturesque town in the heart of the Abruzzo national park and home to many wild animals some of which can only be seen in this region. Be prepared to do a lot of walking but the...
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A quaint village nestled in the heart of the Abruzzo National Park. Not a great amount of English spoken here, at least not to my face, but a good sense of how most of the Central Italians actually......
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