Overview
Abbateggio, in the province of Pescara, is a small village that rises in a splendid natural setting, between beech and downy oak woods and the Majella National Park, which covers two thirds of its territory. It is known as the 'nativity village', due to its ancient and perfectly preserved appearance: the centre, clinging to a rocky spur over the Fosso Fonte Vecchia valley, enchants with its white stone houses, typical of this area, its narrow and intricate alleys and steep stairways that guide the visitor's steps. From here, the view sweeps from the Gran Sasso massif to the sea in the distance. Nearby, not to be missed is the Sanctuary of the Madonna dell'Elcina, isolated on a hill, with its stone facade and perimeter walls.
