The
property takes its name from its location on Via del Casale in Valle
San Giovanni, a small town located about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from
Teramo, the capital city of one of the four provinces of the Abruzzo
region. It is midway between the Adriatic Sea (25 km/15 miles) and the
Gran Sasso (20 km/12 miles), the highest peak in the Apennine mountain
range. Rome is about 176 km/110 miles away. Valle San Giovanni is a
quiet town of about 350 people. The residents of "La Valle" refer to
themselves as Vallaroli and are the nicest people in the world! Many
have relatives who emigrated to southern New Jersey and Montreal.
Casale
sits by itself at the end of a short alley off the main piazza. This
provides a sense of serenity when desired while still allowing plenty
of contact with the lovely townspeople. The town has a church, one
bar, a small grocery store, a fruit and vegetable store, a post office,
and a small hardware store. A bus runs several times per day between Valle San Giovanni and Teramo.
Casale
was completed in August, 2004. The interior area is 62 square meters
(667 square feet). There are two bedrooms, a living room with a couch
that folds out into a double bed, a fully equipped kitchen, and a
bathroom with an enclosed shower. There is a wood burning stove
for heating and a washing machine. A ceiling fan cools things a bit in
the summer.
Casale
is a great place to center your vist to Abruzzo while at the same time
a perfect getaway from major tourist attractions. It provides peace
and tranquility as well as the opportunity to take enjoyable daytrips
to nearby beaches, fortress towns, and mountains.
The onsite manager is Paolo who speaks English and will answer all your questions.
Abruzzovillas Self catering VSG Casale