Wild Adventure Camping

If outdoor activities are first on your to-do list, sketch out a plan of action… National Park of Abruzzo (an hour and 45 minutes’ drive) is a prime spot for hiking, biking, hunting down waterfalls or lakes and wildlife watching. Waterfall fans will want to underline the Regional Nature Reserve Zompo The Schioppo (an hour and 20 minutes), while those looking to dabble in watersports or take some ultra-scenic hikes are likely to appreciate Abruzzo’s lakes, which include Villetta Barrea (an hour and 45 minutes), Lago di Scanno (two hours and 10 minutes) and Lago di Posta Fibreno (55 minutes). Monte Cassino (35 minutes) is a spectacular abbey. You wouldn’t guess that it was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt into the current work of art. While you’re there, follow the war cemetery path (a rather historical hike, if there ever was one…). Other hikes that may take your fancy include Monte Cairo (55 minutes), Valleluce (40 minutes) and a local mountain that has sea views – just ask the site for more details on that one.