Majella National Park – The wild and spiritual soul of mountain Abruzzo. The Majella National Park extends between the provinces of Chieti, Pescara and L'Aquila and represents the harshest and most mystical heart of the Abruzzo Apennines. With over 500 km of trails and a peak that exceeds 2,700 meters, the Majella is a mother mountain: imposing, isolated, welcoming. It is the land of hermitages, unspoiled nature and a thousand-year-old past engraved in stone. ⛰️ A mountain that dominates Abruzzo: The Majella is the second highest peak in the region after the Gran Sasso, with Monte Amaro (2,793 m). Its compact mass, deep valleys and sharp ridges make it unique. From the summit you can admire the Adriatic Sea, the Gran Sasso and the villages nestled at its base. 👉 Tip: If you are an experienced hiker, try the climb to Monte Amaro from the Blockhaus: long but spectacular. 🌿 Unspoilt nature and biodiversity: The park is home to over 2,000 plant species, wolves, Abruzzo chamois, Marsican bears, deer and golden eagles. It is one of the wildest places in Italy, perfect for trekking, nature photography and deep contact with the environment. 👉 Tip: Walk in the Orfento Valley from Caramanico Terme for a dive into canyons, mosses and crystal clear waters. ⛪ Hermitages and spiritual silences: The Majella is known as the mountain of saints and hermits. Numerous rock hermitages, often carved into the rock, tell stories of ascetics, monks and pilgrimages. Places like San Bartolomeo in Legio, Santo Spirito a Majella and San Giovanni all'Orfento are full of mysticism. 👉 Tip: Reach the hermitage of San Bartolomeo starting from Roccamorice: the path is short and very suggestive. 🏞️ Valleys, gorges and extraordinary landscapes: From the Giumentina Valley to the Piani di Tarìca, from the San Martino Gorges to the high-altitude meadows, every corner of the Majella offers variety and depth. The landscapes change with the seasons and invite you to explore slowly. 👉 Tip: Explore the San Martino Gorges from Fara San Martino: a passage between the vertical walls of the mountain that thrills at every step. 🏘️ Strong and hospitable villages: Caramanico Terme, Pacentro, Palena, Lettomanoppello, Campo di Giove and many other villages in the park preserve traditions, ancient stones and genuine hospitality. Perfect for those looking for authenticity. 👉 Tip: Visit Pacentro, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, with its medieval castle and narrow stone streets. 🍽️ Strong flavors of Majella: The cuisine is mountainous and tasty: arrosticini, pasta alla chitarra, sheep's milk cheeses, mushrooms, truffles and dry desserts such as ferratelle. Agriculture is heroic, and the products are linked to seasonality and the territory. 👉 Tip: Taste cave-aged pecorino di Atri and hot ricotta in high-altitude huts. 🛌 Sleeping among hermitages and peaks: The park offers mountain huts, cozy B&Bs, farmhouses surrounded by greenery and spa hotels. Ideal for a regenerating stay between walks, silence and clean air. 👉 Tip: Stay in Caramanico Terme to combine nature, trekking and relaxation at the town's sulphurous spas. The Majella National Park is a mountain that listens and welcomes. A place where Abruzzo becomes nature, silence and living memory.