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Historical center, car free area.
A paradise for nature lovers, Barrea lays in the heart of Abruzzo's National Park. The area is known by locals and it recently knows an international interest amongst foreigner tourists, but it remains safe from mass tourism.
The region offers several type of activities according to the season. In winter the ski facilities are only half an hour driving, while during the summer it is possible to hike in the nature and relax on the lake's shores.

Abruzzo has only recently been discovered as a destination for holidays, and it remains very much closer to its ancient traditions. This has always been mostly a rural region dedicated to the agriculture. CNN has recently introduced Abruzzo amongst the 10 destinations not to be missed in Italy and amongst the things to visit, Barrea has a special mention. The region has also a long tradition in food and wine. To not be missed are: the famous 'arrosticini', lamb brochettes; scamorza, a grilled dried and seasoned mozzarella served with mushrooms and/or ham. Amongst the local wines: the white Pecorino and the red Montepulciano deserve a special mention. Liquors are also quite famous...and strong: La Genziana is a type of liquor made of a local mountain flower, Centerbe is made of 100 different herbs, while Rattafia is a sweet enf of meal liquor made of cherries. If you are in Barrea during the summer do not miss the chance to taste Orapi, a wild type of spinaches used for specific type of pasta and pizza.
And if after all this you are tired of the mountains with only one and a half hour driving you can visit the village of Vasto or the coast of Pescara.
To reach Barrea you can fly to: Rome, Naples or Pescara and then drive to Barrea. A car is strongly advised to discover the region and the nearby villages.