Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Geology, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics,
Economy, People, Language, Religion, Culture
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape,
Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Health and safety, LGBT travellers, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Opening times, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Activities, Media and communications, Buying property, Travelling positively
PART TWO PESCARA
Chapter 3 Pescara
History, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 4 Pescara Province
Suggested itinerary, Montesilvano, Citta Sant'Angelo, Spoltore, Moscufo, Pianella, Loreto Aprutino, Penne, Nora River valley and surrounds, Pescara River valley, Majella National Park and surrounds
PART THREE L'AQUILA
Chapter 5 L'Aquila
History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 6 L'Aquila Province: Gran Sasso National Park and Surrounds
Suggested itinerary, Amiternum, San Vittorino, Lago di Campotosto, Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Fortress of Rocca Calascio, Castelvecchio Calvisio, Castel del Monte, Campo Imperatore, Assergi
Chapter 7 L'Aquila Province: Sirente Velino Regional Park and Surrounds
Suggested itinerary, Skiing, Celano, Alba Fucens, Ovindoli, Rocca di Mezzo, Rocca di Cambio, Ocre, Fossa, The Stiffe Caves, Peltuinum, Caporciano, Bominaco, Navelli, Capestrano
Chapter 8 L'Aquila Province: Southwest Abruzzo
Suggested itinerary, Avezzano, The Fucino Basin and around, The Roveto Valley, Scurcola Marsicana, Tagliacozzo
Chapter 9 L'Aquila Province: National Park of Abruzzo and Surrounds
Suggested itinerary, Getting there and around, Pescasseroli, Opi, The Fondillo Valley and around, Villetta Barrea, Barrea, Lago di Barrea and around, Scanno, Villalago, Anversa degli Abruzzi
Chapter 10 L'Aquila Province: Majella National Park and Surrounds
Suggested itinerary, Sulmona, Pacentro, Pescocostanzo
PART FOUR TERAMO
Chapter 11 Teramo
History, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Other practicalities, Entertainment and nightlife, What to see and do
Chapter 12 Teramo Province
Suggested itinerary, Coastal Teramo, Vibrata River valley, Tordino River valley, Vomano River valley, Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park and surrounds
PART FIVE CHIETI
Chapter 13 Chieti
History, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 14 Chieti Province
Suggested itinerary, Chieti Province: the north, Chieti Province: the south, Majella National Park and surrounds, Coastal Chieti
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Glossary of Flora and Fauna
Appendix 3 Further Information
Index