Orsogna is a small hill town in the province of Chieti, in southern Abruzzo. It looks out over vineyards and olive groves towards the great mass of the Majella, while the Adriatic coast is only half an hour away.
Why visit Orsogna
For countryside, wine and an easy base between mountains and sea. Orsogna is a peaceful place to stay among Abruzzo’s wine hills, close to the Trabocchi Coast, the Majella National Park and historic towns such as Lanciano and Chieti.
Top things to do around Orsogna
The town and its views
Walk the quiet streets of the old centre and enjoy the views over the hills to the Majella.
The Festa dei Talami
Orsogna’s best-known tradition: in the Easter period, living tableaux of biblical scenes are paraded through town on decorated carts.
Wine and olive oil
The surrounding hills produce Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and Trebbiano wines and fine olive oil; several local wineries welcome visitors.
Lanciano
About 15 km away, a historic town with a medieval centre and a famous Eucharistic miracle sanctuary.
The Trabocchi Coast and the Majella
The wooden fishing platforms of the Trabocchi Coast and the trails and hermitages of the Majella are both within about half an hour to an hour.
Best time to visit Orsogna
May to October is the best period. The Talami festival takes place around Easter; autumn brings the grape harvest.
Getting to and around Orsogna
Pescara airport is about 45 minutes away by car. Public transport is limited, so a car is the best way to explore the hills, the coast and the mountains.
What to eat in Orsogna
Abruzzo country cooking: arrosticini, pasta alla chitarra, pallotte cacio e uova (cheese and egg balls), local cured meats, olive oil and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
Orsogna FAQ
How far is Orsogna from the sea?
About 30 minutes by car to the Trabocchi Coast.
Do I need a car?
Yes: it is the only practical way to move between the hills, the coast and the Majella.
