Soak up sun on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, hike the peaks of the Majella mountains, discover Abruzzo's famed Montepulciano wine and delicious culinary treats, or just relax and take in the view - you can have it all at Dentro la Terra. This renovated palazzo, nestled in a historic village center and overlooking rolling hills and vineyards, offers two apartments for holiday rentals and artist retreats.
Along the southern stretch of the coast, between Ortona and Vasto, the famous and celebrated "trabocchi" rise up like sentinels on the sea, compared by Gabriele D'Annunzio to "colossal spiders" and described as "machines" that seemed to live on their own life.
Among the Italian regions, Abruzzo is the one with the largest number of parks and protected areas: three National Parks, a Regional Park and over thirty Nature Reserves, a record that makes the region the largest naturalistic area in Europe, true heart green of the Mediterranean.
Two flags of Abruzzo are our wines and extra virgin olive oil. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is flanked by old rediscovered vines. As for the oil, "hillside" of the quality vineyard, the many passionate olive growers are undoubtedly the strength of this region in enhancing the excellent local varieties.
“With no crowds, easy access from Rome and its own airport in Pescara (servicing some major Italian, UK and European cities), Abruzzo has something for everyone, from the food and wine traveler (and don’t expect to pay what you would in the big cities) to the adventure and sports traveler.”
“The sunbathed slopes of ‘Rome’s larder’ make for a perfect food-lover’s getaway”
“Abruzzo offers so much: from hill top villages to an Adriatic coast with coves and reefs; culture — the Capestrano Warrior is in Chieti — regional food, a huge variety of wines, and olive oil that is among Italy’s best.
But the walking ... that’s its best-kept secret. ”
“In addition to a postcard-worthy panorama, this dynamic topography delivers distinction to the grapes grown far below. Most vineyards are situated on hillsides, climbing to 2,000 feet in elevation, employing a tendone system to help regulate yield. Warm air carries up from the Adriatic by morning, encouraging a robust diurnal temperature swing, enabling wondrous notes to develop on the vine.”
Services
Bed sheets & Towels: Provided in both apartments
Beach equipment: A few beach chairs, umbrellas and beach toys for children are available for guests to borrow
Free Wifi: Available in both apartments.
Amazing vegetables, fruit, olive oil, wine locally produced in our family farm are available for guests.
TV & Movies: Each apartment has a TV with Italian channels and a DVD player. DVDs in English, Italian, French and German are available for guests to borrow.
Laundry room: A washing machine, sink, drying racks and ironing equipment are available for guests to use.
Artist Residency
A residence where creators, writers, researchers and thinkers from various disciplines can stay for short or longer periods, depending on their needs and availability, either alone or as small collectives, to find the time, space and a serene atmosphere for their creation and to propose initiatives engaging local and global communities.
Our past resident Malek Lakhal shares about her stay at Dentro La Terra
