A peaceful refuge to return to! Guest House Casa da Carmine is ideal for exploring the treasures Abruzzo offers, then returning to a restful place to relax and recoup.
With easy access to paved roads, many varied day trips are easily doable. Host Teresa offers packages that include personal guide to local activities, driver service, itinerary and trip planning.
A sample itinerary can include:
- Wine tasting and winery tour
- Cooking or cheese making classes
- Olive press tour with tasting and light lunch
- Hiking: The Gran Sasso and Maiella mountains afford hikes from mild to wild: through gentle pine forests, to waterfalls, lakes, hermitages, or above tree line.
- Guided food tours
- Guided tours to local festivals and towns with unique cultural features
- Museum bookings:
- Tours of Artesian crafts: The town of Castelli, for example, is famous for its ceramic production.
- Guided city tours: Don't miss our capital City of L'Aquila! It's been beautifully restored after the 2009 earthquake and is chock a block full of things to do - museums, award winning gelateria, stunning churches, fresh and delicious food. There is a mini-train that can take you on a tour of the city. Fun with a partner or child!
- A variety of outdoor activities such a canoeing local waters
For the Food Lover: Abruzzo abounds with some of the best food in Italy.
-The town of Farindola is famous for its pecorino cheese,
-Loreto Aprutino boasts high quality olive oil,
- the wineries of San Lorenzo and D'Alessio are easily reachable.
- Nearby restaurants offer Abruzzese specialties such as fresh fish, porchetta, arrosticini, and the famous regional 'maccheroni alla chitarra'.
Throughout the spring, summer, and holidays, festivals offer samplings of local foods and products:.
-The town of Sulmona offers its artistic arrangements of 'confetti' candies,
- Bisenti offers world-renowned 'Cellini' chocolates, which must be sampled to be believed!
For the Nature Lover/Active Traveler: -Beautiful beaches can be found in the nearby towns of Montesilvano, Silvi Marina, and Pineto. Abruzzo's Adriatic coast is host to several Blue Flag beaches, where you can swim, kayak, sail, SUP board, or windsurf.The nature reserve of Punta Aderci is just down the autostrada.
- Swimming can also be enjoyed at the nearby town of Castilenti's community pool open to the public.
There is a small playground in town for wee ones, as well as the 'belevedere' near the house for gathering, taking in fresh evening air, or enjoying the views over the Fino Valley. The promenade on the west side of town offers a lovely place for an evening stroll.
Bicycling, country walks, or horseback riding are also availably nearby.
For Cultural Buffs: You can get to know local and world-class culture in Abruzzo.
-Pescara hosts a jazz festival;
- Atri a blues festival.
-Stroll the ancient streets of Elice during their Medieval fair.
-Or dance to lively traditional folk music at the Valfino Al Canto (Valfino in Song) celebration in Arsita.
Festivals celebrating everything from beer to fish to local crafts to miracles pop up often. Check the posters mounted on the community bulletin boards, or ask the locals. They are always happy to help visitors get to know the area!
Don't miss our capital City of L'Aquila! It's been beautifully restored after the 2009 earthquake and is chock a block full of things to do - museums, award winning gelateria, stunning churches, fresh and delicious food. There is a mini-train that can take you on a tour of the city. Fun with a partner or child!
And when you return:
The bedroom is spacious and comfortable, with a queen bed and fold-out single. It can accommodate a couple, two singles, or a family with one child.
The sitting room is amply furnished with comfortable chairs and sofas
The house has central heat, and a washing machine on site.
Relax inside a cozy kitchen with the items needed for basic food preparation.
Casa da Carmine is more than a place for lodging or a base for exploring the area. Casa da Carmine strives to preserve the spirit of the man for whom it is named. A consummate people person, Carmine Mastrobuono took you in to his generous and gregarious heart to care for you like a unique treasure. His daughter, proprietor Teresa Mastrobuono, scoured cities, villages, and country hamlets to find a place that had the ambience that Carmine's presence created. She found that in Castiglione Messer Raimondo. Come experience that same warmth, welcome, and true Italian spirit!
Abruzzo is all that Italy offers without the crowds.
No matter what you do, you will find the real Italy here!
