A land of sea and mountains, amongst Italy's most unspoilt regions in terms of environment, but also the home of ancient activities, with fishermen, farmers and shepherds. The essence of Abruzzo lies in the bond between its landscape and its inhabitants, a bond that is slowly evolving into a thriving tourist industry that nevertheless fully respects local traditions.

Abruzzo's landscape is always dominant, in a constant alternation of verdant valleys and harsh rocky cliffs, isolated countryside and townships nestling on hilltops.

The roads, never busy, offer an unbeatable interpretation of the region's territory, and a growing number of cyclists leave the coast behind them, leaving it to their instincts to explore the many fascinating facets of Abruzzo.

If you prefer to keep within easy reach of the sea, the area inland from Pescara, with an ample zone of hills, offers excursions that can be tackled by almost anyone. The ancient town of Città Sant'Angelo can be easily reached, forming a natural balcony allowing the best of Abruzzo to be admired, first and foremost the Adriatic Sea, and then the breathtaking panoramas of Mount Maiella, and further away the Gran Sasso.
Just a few kilometres away is Atri, perhaps Abruzzo's oldest settlement, located on ravines and caves inhabited since Neolithic times, but now pervaded by a distinctly mediaeval atmosphere, with its cathedral, churches and the Ducal Palace.

Even stronger emotions can be savoured further inland, where the highest mountain chains of the Apennines are to be found.
The roads that climb the slopes of these mountains reach particularly steep gradients, suitable only for cyclists who have trained intensively, but some climbs are truly legendary. One of these leads to Prato di Tivo, 15 km of excitement immersed in a splendid landscape.

Montorio al Vomano is the starting point in June for the Gran Sasso Road Race, which leads participants on a tour of Abruzzo's most characteristic attractions.