Teramo Parks & Gardens

The pride and joy of Abruzzo, the Majella National Park was developed in 1991 out of 74,095 hectares (183,100 acres) of natural area, encompassing parts of the provinces of Pescara, L'Aquila and Chieti. The park is set at the foot of the Apennines and Majella mountains, and is said to be home to 45 per cent of the species of mamammals present in Italy. There is also evidence of human habitation dating back 400,000 years, including ancient stone huts and tools found at the sites of Valle Giumentina, Grotta degli Orsi and Grotta del Colle.

The main office for the 1,500 sq. km (579 sq. mi) Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti Della Laga is located in Assergi, where travellers may pick up maps of the paths and trails throughout the park. A popular ascent is the hike to the top of Corno Grande, a moderate trek that reaches an altitude of 2,914 m (9,560 ft).