An ideal starting point for Mountain Hikes in one of the many parks and nature reserves in the surrounding area – the National Park of Abruzzo; Majella National Park; Gran Sasso-Monti della Laga National Park; the Sirente-Velino Regional Park; the Badlands of Atri Nature Reserve; Monte Alto-Genzana Gizio Nature Reserve, Wilderness Park Zompo Schioppo and the Punta Adreci Natural Reserve.
There are nearby Churches, Abbeys, Hermitages and Shrines to visit  such as the Shrine of St. Gabriel located at the foot of Gran Sasso, the Shrine of Volto Santo situated in the hamlet of Manoppello. Besides, the Abbey of St. Mary of Propezzano located in Morro D’Oro; the Abbey of St. Clemente al Vomano and finally the Hermitage of the Holy Spirit of Majella.
If you are interested in visiting Ancient Villages, Medieval Fortresses or a local Artisan we recommend the following places of interest: Montepagano, Atri. The so called Paesi Dipinti (the Painted Towns): Casoli di Atri, small town where art covers every wall and Azzinano di Tossicia.  Here murals tell the story of daily local life. Furthermore, the town of Castelli famous for ceramic production; Civitella del Tronto with its ancient fortress and last but not least the Medieval town of Santo Stefano di Sessanio and Rocca Calascio.