Abruzzo, Italy · Europe
Guardiagrele sits on the route: 10 minutes from Filetto, 46km from Rocca Calascio.
Guardiagrele is a town located in Abruzzo, Italy. With a population of 4,789, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Guardiagrele sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Guardiagrele to your route.
Guardiagrele (Italian pronunciation: [ɡuardiaˈɡreːle]; Abruzzese: La 'Uàrdije; Latin: Guardia Graelis) is a town and comune in the province of Chieti, part of the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is in the foothills of the Maiella mountain at an elevation of around 576 metres (1,890 ft). Its population numbersRead more
about 10,000.
Commenting on the views of the mountains and valleys of the Maiella visible from some points in the town, the poet Gabriele d'Annunzio nicknamed Guardiagrele la terrazza d'Abruzzo ("Abruzzo's terrace").
Guardiagrele is the seat of the Maiella National Park, and is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). It is a member of Cittaslow.
The closest airport is Abruzzo Airport, which is 25 miles distance. The closest beach is Ortona, which is 18 miles drive. The town has several hospitals, one of which is Ospedale di Guardiagrele. The nearest train station is in Chieti, 16 miles away.
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Guardiagrele is located in Abruzzo, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 42.1941 latitude, 14.2194 longitude.
Guardiagrele has a population of approximately 4,789 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
Full driving guide for Italy4 notable places within an hour's drive.
historic highway
At 25.8km the longest track ever to host a Formula One World Championship race, in 1957. The enormous triangle of Abruzzo public roads climbs from the Adriatic into the hills and back down a long coastal straight, all still drivable.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Wool-town of stairways and goldsmiths deep in the Sagittario gorge, famously photographed by Cartier-Bresson. Just below, Lago di Scanno reveals its heart shape from the Sentiero del Cuore viewpoint.
43 km · about 50 min drive
castle
A ruined hilltop fortress at one of Italy's highest castle sites, surveying the Apennine peaks of Abruzzo.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Medici-era stone village on the edge of the Campo Imperatore plateau, restored as a scattered 'albergo diffuso' after near-abandonment. Its lanes, tower and candle-lit cellars sit at 1,250 m in the Gran Sasso national park.
50 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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