Casa Alba Monti Mare

Located in the characteristic town of Loreto Aprutino, which is famous for the production of high quality olive oil. The town has several bars, excellent restaurants, shops and supermarkets. Every Thursday there is a morning market in town. This is authentic Italy on its best. Quiet and cozy place with a lot of options in the near surroundings. Both mountains and sea, it is up to your preference for exploring Abruzzo. The GREEN region offers national parks, high peaks and beautiful beaches. The charming authentic house is located in the middle of the historic part of the town, just a short walk to the center (Piazza Garibaldi). The house is on 4 floors (171 sqm): GROUND FLOOR - entry and storage room (cantina) with laundry. FIRST FLOOR - living room, kitchen and bathroom. SECOND FLOOR - two bedrooms, one with a balcony overloooking the Maiella mountains. THIRD FLOOR - one bedroom and large roof top terrace, also with view of the Maiella mountains. The car can be parked near and through the typical narrow Italian streets. "Sandwiched between the Apennine mountains and the sea, due east of Rome, tradition here is more than a way of life.” From an article about Italian holidays called Sea and ski in The Guardian. It describes the vibe in town and region in general, so look it up. The area boasts many picturesque villages and towns. Both mountains and beaches are close. Monte Amaro, Maiella (2.793 m) is seen from the house and Corno Grande, Gran Sasso (2.912 m) is seen from the town - both part of the Apennines. If you like skiing, there are many options! As Ski-Abrozzo explains it: “In the centre of Italy between the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas lie the ski areas of the Abruzzo Apennines. Roccaraso, with over 110 kms of piste is Italy’s 5th biggest resort with nearby Ovindoli and Campo Felice having another 60 kms. For skiers looking for the ‘real’ Italy and great value for money, come to Abruzzo! The ski season stretches from December until early April, and its southerly location promises sunny days to accompany the snow.” The drive is from one hour plus, depending on which ski resort you choose. All online, so check them out if you are interested. - Sciovie Marcantonio 43 km - Panorama Park 47 km - Majeletta 48 km (visible from terrace) - Campo Felice 94 km - Ovindoli 111 km - Roccaraso 119 km (the biggest) As for beaches, nice ones are 20-30 minutes away by car. Bus is also an option for some. The ones listed have a lot to offer, but the coast line also has plenty more quiet areas if that is preferred. - Montesilvano 18 km - Silvi 23 km - Pescara 25 km - Pineto 36 km National parks in Abruzzo: 1) Parco nazionale d'Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise 2) Parco Nazionale della Majella 3) Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga AIRPORTS - Pescara 24 km - Ciampino Rome 209 km - Fiumicino Rome (Leonardo da Vinci) 236 km Ryanair has many directe flights from Europe to Pescara. Their App lists the options. From Norway the easiest way is to fly to Fiumicino, Rome (Leonardo da Vinci). Norwegian has direct flights from Bergen April-October, other months through Oslo. Two of the bedrooms do not have separate doors, but they still feel private as they are on different levels. Both in connection with the same staircase that has a common door. All beds are double (160x200 cm) with twin duvets (240x220 cm). The water heater is electric (not gas) and lasts for at least four quick showers in a row before it needs to reheat. The water supply is only public, and in case it cuts off in town for some reason, no extra water tank is installed in the house. When very dry during summertime the commune can sometimes limit the supply, but that happens mostly during nights. Wifi is not available, hence private mobile data must be used if connection is required. This also applies for the TV, since it needs internet to work (no channels are available otherwise). Casting from a phone is possible with Chromecast. Only air condition/heat pump in two of the bedrooms. Last bedroom has portable equipment; a fan for summer and a heater for winter. In addition there is a fireplace there, which also applies for the kitchen, but both are seldom in use. In the living room, on main level next to kitchen and bathroom, there is an efficient pellets oven used as the main heating source when cold and a portable fan if necessary for circulation when hot. The house has no radiators.