| Ovindoli | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Territory | Marsica | |
| Altitude | 1,380 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 61.38 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 1.224 (2016) | |
| Name inhabitants | Ovindolesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0863 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 67046 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Sebastian | |
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Ovindoli is a city of Marsica, subregion ofAbruzzo.
To know
The country is one of the best known winter resorts in central Italy. Located on the slopes of Mount Magnola (2222 meters above sea level), it offers important accommodation facilities and alpine ski slopes, of all levels of difficulty and belonging to the Tre Nevi ski area. Also on the Rocche plateau which connects its territory with Rocca di Mezzo there are cross-country ski trails, among the longest in central-southern Italy. In the Marsican town there are facilities equipped for every other type of sport, in particular horse riding, mountaineering, trekking, paragliding, archery, free climbing. It is part of the club of the Authentic Villages of Italy.
Geographical notes
Included in the province ofEagle in Abruzzo the mountain village is included in the area of Sirente-Velino Regional Natural ParkIt is located at about 1400 meters above sea level on the extreme southern part of the Rocche plateau, in the Velino-Sirente chain, about 10 kilometers from Celano and the underlying Fucino plain, with the capital Avezzano. Nearby are the Faito, Magnola, Tino mountains (known as Serra di Celano), Sirente and the Piani di Pezza. Its hamlets, the villages of Santa Jona and San Potito preserve monuments and traces of ancient history such as the medieval tower, the ruins of a castle and the remains of an imperial villa.
When to go
Winter sports lovers visit the Ovindoli ski resort inevitably in the middle of winter, when, thanks to the favorable weather, the snow often falls abundantly on the high altitude mountains. However, the country, especially on summer weekends, is filled with vacationers, tourists and lovers of nature and sports that can be practiced in the open air.
Background
Most likely the first inhabited nucleus developed in Roman times around a tower or a "castrum" of the ancient Marsi peoples, built to defend the passage towards the Vestini. Its ancient Marso castle, together with the neighboring one of Rovere (from the Latin Robur), had a guard and defensive function, considering the dominant geographical position.
How to orient yourself
Ovindoli: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- Pescara airport (Abruzzo International Airport), Via Tiburtina, Km 229,100 Pescara (It is about 110 kilometers away), ☎ 39 085 4324201, ☎ 39 899 130 310, fax: 39 085 4324207, @[email protected].
- Rome Ciampino Airport, Via Appia Nuova, 1651 Ciampino-Rome (It is about 134 kilometers away), ☎ 39 06 65951, @[email protected].
- Rome Fiumicino Airport, Via dell 'Fiumicino Airport, 320 Fiumicino-Rome (It is about 160 km away), ☎ 39 06 65951, @[email protected].
By car
Ovindoli can be reached from Rome, Pescara is Sulmona through the motorway exits of Aielli-Celano or Avezzano of the A25 motorway Torano-Pescara along the state road 696 del Sirente-Velino Regional Natural Park. A secondary road instead comes from the territory of Magliano de 'Marsi, in turn served by the A25 motorway exit, in the direction of Forme di Massa d'Albe. FromEagle instead it can be reached along the S.R. 5 Bis (ex S.S. 5 Bis) and the state road 696 of the Sirente-Velino Regional Park which crosses the Rocche plateau and the territories of Rocca di Cambio, Rocca di Mezzo and oak. Finally, the provincial road n.11 Sirentina connects Ovindoli to the Subequana valley.
On the train
The Celano-Ovindoli railway station located in the municipal area of Celano serves both municipalities and is located along the Rome-Pescara railway line managed by the national network of Trenitalia. It is the only railway station to serve an Abruzzo ski area, that of Ovindoli Monte Magnola. Another nearby station along the same line is that of Avezzano, located about 20 kilometers away from the town and the ski resorts.
By bus
Bus lines managed by TUA bus lines (the only Abruzzese transport company - formerly Arpa) [1]
Bus lines managed by TUA bus lines (the only Abruzzese transport company - formerly Arpa) How to get around
By car
From the A24 motorways Rome-L'Aquila-Teramo and A25 Torano-Pescara exit at Magliano de 'Marsi, Avezzano or Aielli-Celano and enter from Celano o Massa d'Albe on the state road 696 del Sirente-Velino Regional Natural Park.
What see
- 1 [link not working]Church of San Sebastiano, Old Town, ☎ 39 0863 413827, fax: 39 0863 412725, @[email protected]. Ancient mother church of the town.
- 2 Tower and village of Santa Jona, State road 696 (Crossroads of Santa Jona), ☎ 39 0863 706100, fax: 39 0863 710183, @[email protected]. The circular tower of Santa Jona was built in the 13th century by the Berardi di Celano counts to strengthen the defensive system of the Marsica. The village and the church of Santa Maria Colle Marciano are characteristic.
- 3 Village of San Potito, State road 696, ☎ 39 0863 706100, fax: 39 0863 710183, @[email protected]. In the hamlet located between Celano and Ovindoli there are the remains of an ancient pre-Roman castle, built in the shape of an eagle's nest and positioned on the so-called Pizzo di Ovindoli at 1181 meters above sea level. In the lower part of the town, in the locality of Pago and Piana dei Santi, the remains of the imperial villa improperly called of Lucio Vero have come back to light.
Events and parties
- 1 CioccOvindoli, Old Town, ☎ 39 0863 706079, @[email protected].
In December. Chocolate festival along the narrow streets of the historic center. - 2 [link not working]We ovindolize, Old Town, ☎ 39 0863 706079, @[email protected]. In August. Wine festival, eno-gastronomic itinerary in the ancient village.
- 3 Ovindoli Mountain Festival, Old Town, ☎ 39 338 7978841, @[email protected]. In January. Mountain festival with various outdoor sports activities in the snow and excursions along the paths of the area. In the village of Ovindoli cultural, musical and entertainment activities are staged.
In December. Chocolate festival along the narrow streets of the historic center.What to do
- 1 Ski, Mount Magnola, ☎ 39 0863 705058, ☎840 000 900, fax: 39 0863 710202, @[email protected]. On the slopes of Monte Magnola (from an altitude of 1,450 to 2,222 meters above sea level) there are slopes for skiing, of all levels of difficulty and belonging to the Tre Nevi ski area. The "Monte Magnola Impianti" station has about 30 km of ski slopes, wide and of varying difficulty for beginners and experts, suitable for the practice of alpine winter sports: skiing, telemarking and snowboarding. Many of the slopes are served by state-of-the-art ski lifts (including cable cars) and advanced technologies for artificial snow. Downstream at 1,500 meters above sea level, there are slopes for beginners equipped with a moving walkway and three-seater chairlift, while the high-altitude lifts (three three-seater chairlifts) can be reached via a modern cableway or eight-seater gondola. The Cross-Country Stadium, on the other hand, is a structure dedicated to the practice of cross-country skiing, while the "AlienPark" snowpark is dedicated to the most elaborate and disparate skiing disciplines. Ski mountaineering can be practiced along the marked trails both on the side of Mount Velino and Mount Sirente.
- 4 Ovindoli Fun Park, Dolcevita square (Dolce Vita Monte Magnola chairlift), ☎ 39 351 9522029, @[email protected]. Adventure park for adults and children surrounded by nature, has different routes. Snow Tubing park equipped with treadmills. Open in summer and winter.
Shopping
How to have fun
Night clubs
- 1 Speaker, via Sirente, ☎ 39 334 7464381. Sports center / restaurant. Disco pub / live music.
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 CiBivacco, Piazzale Magnola (Monte Magnola Plants), ☎ 39 348 2859559. Restaurant.
- 2 The Stozza, Via del Ceraso, 7, ☎ 39 0863 705633. Genuine cuisine with typical local products.
- 3 The fireplace, Via del Ceraso, 13, ☎ 39 0863 705650. Abruzzo cuisine.
- 4 The well, Via Monumento all'Alpino, ☎ 39 0863 710191. Italian restaurant.
- 5 The Lantern of Brontolo, Via Nicola Sebastiani, 35, ☎ 39 0863 706037. Italian restaurant.
- 6 The Baracca, Piazzale Magnola, 2 (Ski station), ☎ 39 0863 705939. Italian restaurant.
- 7 The Arch, Via Aia (Fraction of Santa Jona), ☎ 39 0863 790218. Italian restaurant.
- 8 Olivieri, Via Cavour (Fraction of Santa Jona), ☎ 39 0863 790060. Italian restaurant.
- 9 Imperial Villa, Via Cavour, 58 (fraction of San Potito), ☎ 39 0863 705571. Abruzzo cuisine.
- 10 Uncle Dry, Via Osvaldo Moretti, 10, ☎ 39 0863 705127. Pizzeria, rotisserie. Risto-Pub.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Magnola Palace Hotel, Via del Ceraso, 89, ☎ 39 0863 705144, fax: 30 0863 705147, @[email protected].
- 2 Ovindoli Park Hotel, Via del Ceraso, 178, ☎ 39 0863 705221, @[email protected].
- 3 Millepini, Via Dante Alighieri, ☎ 39 0863 706106, fax: 39 0863 706107.
- 4 The Dormouse, Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 2, ☎ 39 0863 706092, fax: 30 0863 706092, @[email protected]. Hotel and restaurant
- 5 Cavallino Bianco, Via Moretti, 1, ☎ 39 0863 705544, fax: 39 0863 704063.
- 6 The Pinetina, Via Dante Alighieri, ☎ 39 0863 705590.
Safety
- 5 Pharmacy of Iorio, Via Nicola Sebastiani, 21, ☎ 39 0863 705417.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 6 Italian post, Via Nicola Sebastiani, 537, ☎ 39 0863 705418.
Around
- Avezzano - The main destinations: Claudio's tunnels, Orsini-Colonna castle, Villa Torlonia, Aia dei Musei and Monte Salviano guided nature reserve.
- Celano - The Piccolomini castle houses the Marsica Sacred Art Museum, one of the most visited museum spaces in Abruzzo. Other destinations: Le Paludi prehistoric museum, church-convent of Santa Maria Valleverde, equipped with a Franciscan museum and a rich library and natural area of the homonymous gorges.
- L'Aquila - It is slowly but tenaciously reborn after the earthquake of 2009. Santa Maria di Collemaggio, San Bernardino, the Spanish Fort, the Fountain of the 99 spouts are its major monuments.
- Rocca di Mezzo
- Rocca di Cambio
- Sirente-Velino Regional Natural Park
- Plateau of the Rocche
- Campo Felice
- Campo Imperatore
