Places of Interest

Places of Interest / Activities

Our holiday homes are the perfect locations for rest and relaxation but the area also offers a wide range of activities and places of interest to suit all tastes. These include...

Local walks and bike-rides:

Carunchio and the surrounding areas are a haven for anyone interested in road walking or cycling. There are many routes from the village that take you through breathtaking scenery to other places of interest such as nearby hill-top villages and the local nature park.

For those of you who are a little more adventurous there are walks/routes through woodlands, along riverbeds, up and over hilltops along little used tracks where the beauty of the region really hits home.

Shopping and Restaurants:

Everything that you would need for day to day living is available from the village shops and bars but a wide range of designer shops and restaurants/bars are available in nearby Vasto (40 mins)

Nature Park:

The local Nature Park with activities such as horse riding is only 5 minutes away by car or a pleasant leisurely walk along the hillsides.

Summer Festa:

Every year there are a whole host of cultural activities that take place in and around Carunchio. The majority of these take place in the month of August and are the perfect opportunity to sample and take part in traditional Italian festivities - not to be missed! A diary of events which take place each year is available by clicking here:- Summer Festa Diary

San Salvo - Beach & Go Karting:

The town of San Salvo hosts a beautiful beach resort with exceptionally clean and well maintained beaches and numerous bars. For those of you who fancy something a little more exhilarating it is also home to a thrilling Go-Kart circuit for all the family.

	Aqualand Water Theme Park: This is an outdoor water theme park with water slides, wave machines etc. - a real favourite with children. Located just outside Vasto it is only a 45 minute drive away.
	Roccaraso (Mountain Ski Resort)

The premier ski resort of the Abruzzo region with excellent downhill and cross-country skiing facilities - and only 1 hour away! For more information click here

National Park of Abruzzo (Click here for more information)

Majella National Park c/w Thermal Baths (1hr 30)

Medieval city of Aquila (Click here for more information)

Pompeii (2hrs)

Rome (2hrs 30)

More Places of Interest

We are lucky in that we are surrounded by a multitude of interesting and varied places to visit, both near and far. Below is a list of just some of these places with a brief outline of what you can expect to see when you get there. Maps are available at all our properties to help in your navigation as you explore our wonderful region.

PLACES	DISTANCE	SIGHTS
Palombaro	70km	Monastery of Sant’Angelo
Roccascalegna	60km	Fortress, views of Castello, St. Peter’s church
Casoli	64km	Countryside dominated by Maiella Lake
Gessopalena	65km	Ancient abandoned village, remains of the Abbey of St. Egidio
Fara San Martino	73km	Gorge of San Martino, Church of San Remigio
Lama Dei Peli	80km	Friary, Church of St. Anthony of Padova with Mosaic Façade, Cave of Cavallone.
Tollo	84km	Church of the Assumption
Schiavi D’Abruzzo	17km	Remains of Italian temple outside the village
Palena	80km	Church of San Falco
Fossacesia	61km	Abbey-considered one of the most beautiful monuments in Italy
Crecchio	90km	Castle
Palmoli	12Km	Castle
Lanciano	69Km	Medieval town full of history
Naples	166Km	Museum/Spanish Quarters/Castel d’Nuovo
Rome	262Km	Historic Piazza’s/museums/galleries/ancient sights & buildings
Serramonacesa	95km
Gargano Peninsula	168Km	Old Pilgrim route from San Severo to Monte Sant’Angelo
L’Aquila	188Km	Capital of Abruzzo/Churches/museums/ruins of Roman Theatre
Pescara	98km	Designer shops
Pescasseroli	119km	Mountain tourist resort set in the Abruzzo National Park
Opi	114km	One of the most characteristic villages in the Pescasseroli valley
Villetta Barrea	103km	Village looks onto a lake of the same name
Civitella Alfedena	103km	Charming tourist resort in the Abruzzo National Park, Church of St. Nicola di Bari
Barrea	102km	Church of San Tommaso
Alfedena	88km	Remains of a necropolis, Italian temple
Castel Di Snagro	70km	Beautiful churches, Roman Statues, ancient bronze objects
Roccaraso	70km	Ski Resort
Rivisondoli	72km	Thriving dairy and fresh cheese industry
Pescocostanzo	76km	Small Renaissance town, famous for its fine artisanship in the fields of jewellery, embroidery, rugs and wrought iron
Pacentro	103km	Castle
Sant’Eufemia a Maiella	104km	Village rests on a plateau surrounded by a wonderful circle of mountains.
Atri		Pretty Village with church
Penne		Buildings of reddish brick
Maille		National Park of Maille with Mountain Peaks visible from Caruchio
Castel del Monte	165Km	Spectacular Octagonal 13^th Century Castle
Lucera	138Km	Cathedral
Barrea	102Km	Lake surrounded by valleys and forests
Caserta & Caserta Vecchia	148Km	Opulent large palace and Park/cathedral
Salerno	188Km	Busy Port/Cathedral/local archaeological finds
Benevento	112Km	First century Roman marble arch
Santa Maria Capua Vetere	136Km	Roman archaelogical
Chieti	103km	Picturesque and beautiful town.
Troia	167Km	Founded in 1017 with a spectacular Cathedral
Sulmona	106Km	Ancient buildings
Scanno	103Km	Medieval hilltop village with traditional crafts (lace making & embroidery). Traditional costume still worn
Lucera	138Km	Beautiful Cathedral & Roman remains
Peschichi	164Km	Coast with beautiful views of the Adriatic
Pompei	184Km	A city petrified in time
Ortona	75km	Ruins of a castle
Lanciano	70km	Church of Santa Maria Maggiore
Casalbordino	46km	Sanctuary of the Madonna
Vasto	45km	Historic centre is dominated by a castle
San Salvo	35km	Small charming and bustling town
Guardiagrelle	77km	Church of Santa Maria Maggiore
Palena	80km	Ruins of a castle, waterfall
Pizzoferrato	53km	Overlooks the Sangro valley and maiella
Villa Santa Maria	40km	Famous for it’s cookery school
Pietraferrazzana	45km	Spectacular view of the river
Bomba	47km	Artificial lake
Atessa	46km	Church of St. Leucio
Casoli	63km	Farming town famous for its castle