Summer Holidays in Italy - Pescasseroli

• Appennine Mountains, 1,145m above sea level

Book your summer holidays in Pescasseroli this time around and experience the wonders of the Abruzzo National Park. A summer holiday in Pescasseroli gives the ideal base to explore this stunning protected landscape of ancient beech woods, lakes and rocky outcrops. Spectacular!

The Park's mascot, the Marsican brown bear, still survives so summer holidays in Pescasseroli might just treat you to a sighting of this rare and unusual creature. The unspoilt environment also supports wolves, chamois deer and golden eagles. The little town is a centre for leather work, woodcarving and wrought iron. And a summer holiday in Pescasseroli comes complete with a fascinating range of excursions.

In the past Pescasseroli was an important agricultural centre. Shepherds would set out with their sheep on their annual pilgrimage to fresh summer pasture. These old tracks now form the basis of a network of walking paths through forests and along hillsides to dramatic viewpoints. Walkers love summer holidays in Pescasseroli for the wonderful hiking opportunities these provide.