| Central Location
Five miles from provincial capital Teramo, a major transportation hub. Midway between the beach and the Gran Sasso, the highest peak in the Appenine mountain range .
Convenient
Fully furnished. Bus service to Teramo. Market, grocery and coffeebar nearby. Close to restaurants and hiking trails.
Che Bella!
Terrace with panoramic view overlooking the ruins of 11th century monastery.
Comfortable
Recent construction. Modern amenities while maintaining the charm of ancient Italy.
A Bargain!
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Via del Casale, 2 64040 Valle San Giovanni (Teramo) Italy USA Phone: 301 571 8252 Skype: ulissi2
Casale: A rustic house typically found in a small hamlet or countryside.
The house's name derives from its location on Via del Casale in Valle San Giovanni, a small village of 350 people near Teramo (pop. 53k) the capital of one of Abruzzo's four provinces. The Adriatic Sea is about 17 miles away. Rome can be reached in two hours. 48 miles to the south is an airport in Pescara. Residents of "La Valle" refer to themselves as Vallaroli and are the nicest folks in the world!
Casale is a free standing house on a short alley off the main piazza. This provides a sense of serenity when desired while allowing ample contact with the locals. There is a church with daily masses, bar (Bar Novanta), grocery store (alimentari) owned by Paolo, fruit and vegetable store (fruttivendolo), post office (Ufficio Postale), and hardware store (ferramenta). Several restaurants are nearby and one is within walking distance.
Casale was completed in 2004. One bedroom has a matrimonial bed and a second has two twin beds. The living room has an extremely comfortable couch that opens into a double bed. Linens, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, wood burning stove for heat and bathroom with an enclosed shower will make your stay a pleasant one. A ceiling fan cools things off in the summer. You will be impressed.
Parking is in the piazza a short distance away. Crime in the town is virtually nonexisitent. Village gossiping is plenty existent. There is a patio with an unobstructed view of Valle Soprana (no known relation to Tony Soprano!).
Casale is a great place to center your vist to Abruzzo while at the same time a perfect base to explore major tourist attractions. You will have the opportunity to take daytrips to nearby beaches, fortress towns, and tourist sites.
The onsite manager is Paolo who speaks English and can answer all most of your questions.
| | BREAKING NEWS !! Photos from the Oct, 2011 8th annual Valle San Giovanni riunion (as well as photos from previous get togethers) at Di Paolo's Italian Ristorante in beautiful downtown Penns Grove, NJ are now available. Che bella!! Due to Discover Your Roots project, increased interest, and Stefano's spending a bit more time in at Villa Casale, availability is rather limited during the summer months of 2012. Those interested in visiting this wonderful location are encouraged to attend the Discover Your Roots activities in July 2012 or to make the trip during the spring or fall. Although Villa Casale is rather booked there are several other (mostly unadvertised) accomodations in the town so folks determined to come during the summer need just contact the owner/s of Villa Casale and alternative arrangedments can most definitely be made. | | 
Discover Your Roots During the first two weeks of July 2012 those who departed Valle San Giovanni for faraway lands, as well as their descendants and families, are encouraged to return to Abruzzo for a series of festivities and entertainment. To make this happen 20 newly restored private apartments in Valle are being made available for a nominal fee. If sufficient demand exists, a second Discover Your Roots can be repeated during the last two weeks of July 2012. Three types of apartments are available:
One bedroom - up to 2 people, 1 double bed, bathroom, combo kitchen/living room. Cost EUR 500 (approx. 685 dollars)
Two bedroom - up to 3 people, 2 double beds, bathroom, combo kitchen/living room. Cost EUR 600 (approx. 822 dollars)
Three bedroom - up to 5 people, 3 double beds, bathroom, combo kitchen/living room. Cost EUR 700 (approx 960 dollars). Information regarding Discover Your Roots Progetto "Scopri Le Tue Radici" | |