Abruzzo..., a land of magic
A NATURAL SHELTER
Set in the Central-Eastern part of Italy, Abruzzo is a Region blessed with a privileged geographical and environmental position: the snow-capped peaks of the Apennine Mountains, such as Maiella and Gran Sasso, embrace it from the inland, followed by gentle hills sloping away to overlook the Adriatic Sea.
The regional surface hosts three national parks, a marine protected area, a regional park, and over thirty nature reserves.
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Undisputed Key Sources of our Beloved Ecosystem
Enigmatic and Mystic Guardians of our Groves
A true paradise for sport and nature walks, the region also boasts a rich and glorious gastronomic heritage.
This unique natural ecosystem creates favorable climatic conditions for diverse agriculture, including wheat, wine, and olive oil.
In fact, Known as the “land of olive trees,” Abruzzo has practiced olive cultivation since ancient times, shaping an evergreen landscape punctuated by glimpses of the sea and mountains.
Local olive oil was renowned even in Roman times for its exceptional quality, as Latin authors Virgil and Ovid mentioned, and still evidenced by the remains of ancient trappeti (from trapetum, the term for an olive mill).
Even today, olive oil production remains a cornerstone of the Region’s agricultural economy, home to one of Italy’s richest olive-growing heritages.
Over 80 olive varieties are cultivated in Abruzzo, yielding extra virgin oils with distinct aromas and flavors.
The century-old olive trees scattered throughout the region, alongside younger plantations, cover a vast area of 40,000 hectares.
With 293 active olive mills, Abruzzo ranks as Italy’s fifth most productive region according to ISMEA (Istituto di Servizi per il Mercato Agricolo Alimentare), 2024.
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