Sirente-Velino Regional Park, Regional park in L'Aquila Province, Italy.
The park extends over 56,450 hectares across the Apennine mountains, featuring the Monte Velino and Monte Sirente massifs with elevations reaching 2,400 meters.
The Italian government established this protected area in 1989 to preserve natural environments and support research initiatives in the central Apennine region.
Twenty-two municipalities within the park boundaries maintain traditional agricultural practices and organize regional food festivals throughout the seasons.
Visitors access the park through entry points in Rocca di Cambio, Celano, Massa d'Albe, and Secinaro, with the SS696 highway crossing through the protected area.
The park contains two ski resorts at Campo Felice and Ovindoli, plus 1,926 plant species including rare specimens like Nigritella rubra widderi.
Location: Province of L'Aquila
Inception: 1989
Website: http://parcosirentevelino.it
GPS coordinates: 42.20522,13.51589
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:13
The Abruzzo region contains medieval villages, Roman sites and natural parks. The mountain fortress Rocca Calascio stands at 1460 meters elevation. The Gran Sasso and Majella national parks offer hiking trails through mountain terrain. On the coast, Ortona has beaches on the Adriatic Sea. The region produces saffron in Navelli and pasta in Fara San Martino. The parks house wolves and bears, while historic towns like Sulmona display Roman and medieval structures.
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