Region, Italy
Abruzzo for solo travelers
Is Abruzzo good for solo travel?
Mountains, wolf-and-bear parks, medieval hilltop villages and the Adriatic coast, two hours from Rome. Cheap and very quiet, but best with a car; winters are cold and many villages are almost empty.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Very friendly |
| English | Limited |
| Safety | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women. Villages are friendly; avoid hiking alone in remote areas without telling someone. |
How to meet people in Abruzzo
Hiking groups and hostels in Pescasseroli, Sulmona's artisan scene, L'Aquila's student bars, and agriturismo shared dinners.
Good things to do alone
- Hike in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park
- Visit Rocca Calascio's fortress at sunrise
- Walk the Gran Sasso plateau at Campo Imperatore
- Eat arrosticini with locals
- Stay in a village hotel in Santo Stefano di Sessanio
Where to stay in Abruzzo
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| L'Aquila | University city rebuilt after 2009; base for Gran Sasso |
| Sulmona | Sugared almonds, medieval streets, access to Majella and Pescocostanzo |
| Scanno / Pescasseroli | Mountain villages in the Abruzzo National Park |
| Santo Stefano di Sessanio / Calascio | Hilltop villages with a fortress; need a car |
Solo travel across Italy
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Venice | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Florence | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Milan | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Naples | 4/5 | Limited |
| Cinque Terre | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Sicily | 4/5 | Limited |
| Tuscany | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Bologna | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Verona | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Sorrento | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Turin | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Palermo | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Catania | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Bari | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Lecce | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Genoa | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Abruzzo | 4/5 | Limited |
| Amalfi Coast | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Lake Como | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Positano | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Sardinia | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Pisa | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Capri | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Lake Garda | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Siena | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Puglia | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Dolomites | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Taormina | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Matera | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
Quick answers
Is Abruzzo good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Mountains, wolf-and-bear parks, medieval hilltop villages and the Adriatic coast, two hours from Rome.
How do you meet people in Abruzzo?
Hiking groups and hostels in Pescasseroli, Sulmona's artisan scene, L'Aquila's student bars, and agriturismo shared dinners. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Abruzzo?
Limited.
Is Abruzzo safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women. Villages are friendly; avoid hiking alone in remote areas without telling someone.
More about Abruzzo
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Sources
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