Location of apartment:
The apartment is perfectly situated within the historical centre of Loreto and is only a 3 minute walk from the piazza where you can take a leisurely stroll or enjoy a drink or coffee in one of the numerous bars. The local restaurants are within walking distance and specialise in local cuisine which is well worth a try. These are New Evo, and a restaurant within Hotel Loreblisk which is open to the public with breathtaking views over the town. Loreto Aprutino is an historical & cultural gem, a place to spend time for the perfect holiday. It has maintained its authenticity of real Italian life.
The town of Loreto is very proud of its religious traditions and celebrates the festival of San Zopito every June which attracts a large number of tourists to celebrate the kneeling down of a white ox with a small child upon its back. This festival is extremely symbolic..
It is also perfectly located for both beach and mountain holiday. Montisilvano beach being 20 minutes away. Pescara airport 30 minutes . Alternatively a day skiing in the Gran Sasso mountains is a mere 40 minutes by car. The enchanting town of Penne is well worth a visit to experience the architecture of a town which was actually built before Rome. The streets of Penne are lined with numerous shops and restaurants. this takes you approx. 15 minutes by car.
Surrounding area:
The Abruzzo region has so much to offer the the holiday maker who wants to experience real Italian culture. For the more adventurous, the Gran Sasso & Maiella mountains both have a mass expanse of National Park to explore which is the home to bears & wolves .Here the sightseeing views are breathtaking of the Abruzzo region at its best.
Also on the piazza is a tourist information bureau where valuable brochures and advice on exploring the abruzzo region and places of interest can be found. Together with directions to the 3 local museums and 2 churches situated within the historical town of Loreto. Not forgetting on a Thursday morning Loreto comes alive with the local market situated in the streets leading up to and surrounding the piazza, where you can experience Italian culture and sample the local cuisine known as ' porchetta' which is a suckling pig on hot spit served fresh.
Loreto town has many convenience stores including a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, cash point.
Ski:
Roccaraso, the region's most established ski resort. Most established but happily not overdeveloped. It nestles pleasingly in a conservation area, meaning that the outlook from the slopes is unadulterated powder, and lush forest. this ski resort is situated approx.1 and a half hours away from Loreto.
Another gem is Passo Lanciano which is nearer to Loreto and hosts excellent skiing, approx.40minutes away.
