Camarda is one of the several unknown
burghs which the world forgot and left neglected. The burgh was depopulated
during the XX century, but kept alive its ancient traditions and culture.
Camarda is part of the Commune of L'Aquila
and it is situated in the middle of Valleverde valley. It is surrounded
by several other small villages: Assergi, Aragno, Paganica and
Filetto.
From afar, Camarda comes into sight quickly
with its Medieval Tower, which was used
to defend the burgh a long time ago. Under this tower, an ancient village
sleeps, silently and peacefully, and its tranquility is only augmented by the
murmuring of a small stream flowing close by and the gurgling of the several
fountains. The silence is sometimes broken by the strokes of the old Clock Tower.
Its location in the Gran Sasso National Park and close to
Assergi and to ski resort of Fonte Cerreto (or
"Villetta") makes Camarda a beautiful place where to spend a
leisurely weekend, in the middle of the Nature and the typical Abruzzo
traditions. Walking through the narrow streets of Camarda, meeting shepherds
guiding their sheep to pastures and old women spinning, like walking into the
past.
Every year here through the stone streets
of this burgh, one of the best shows of the Gran Sasso National Park takes place here: the Living Christmas Créche.
Where to sleep in Camarda: Hotel, Farm House, B&B, Camping
- Relais Elodia nel Parco****: Camarda (L'Aquila) - Via Valle Perchiana - Tel: +39 0862 606830
Where to eat in Camarda: Resaturant, Trattoria, Farm House, Pizzeria
- Restaurant Elodia nel Parco: Camarda (L'Aquila) - Via Valle Perchiana - Tel: +39 0862 606830
- Pizzeria La Camardella: Camarda (L'Aquila) - Strada Regionale 17 bis - Tel: +39 349 0754727
HOW TO GET TO CAMARDA
- By car from Rome: Take the A24 Highway from Rome in the direction of Teramo and get to the exit Assergi. Then, keep driving on the Strada Regionale 17 bis beyond Assergi to Camarda.
- By car from Pescara: Take the A25 Highway to Popoli and keep driving on the Strada Regionale 17 bis to Paganica. Continue on the same road to Camarda.
- By bus from Rome: In Tiburtina bus station in Rome, catch the bus to L'Aquila and get off at the last bus stop, the "Terminal" stop, in L'Aquila. There, catch the bus M6 and get off in Paganica and catch the bus number 76 to Camarda.
- By bus from Pescara: In the bus station in Pescara, catch the bus to L'Aquila and get off at the last stop in L'Aquila, the "Terminal" stop. There, catch the bus M6 and get off in Paganica and catch the bus number 76 to Camarda.
- By train: Both from Rome and Pescara, catch the train to L'Aquila. In the train station of L'Aquila, catch the bus to the bus station of the city. There, catch the bus M6 and get off in Paganica and catch the bus number 76 to Camarda.
Map of Camarda
