Pescara, Italy – Abruzzo Villas – offers its private and exclusive villa to the customers looking for Italian comfort to enjoy the La Corsa degli Zingari – the gypsy race. This race takes place in September in village Pacentro – the commune of province of L'Aquila in Abruzzo, Italy.

Abruzzo Villas manages Villa Adriatica - an exclusive Italian vacation rental in Abruzzo, Italy. This rental villa is located at the Adriatic coast of Abruzzo region. Among the point of attractions of Abruzzo region, it’s all year long celebrated festivals and traditions play an important role. La Corsa degli Zingari is one among them and it is also known as the gypsy race. Here, gypsy doesn’t mean nomad, but it means “the one who can walk barefoot”.

This festival combines pagan and religious tradition and takes place in Pacentro village. Pacentro is a charming medieval village of province of L'Aquila in Abruzzo, Italy. It is in between Mount Morrone and the Majella massif. This race is held on the first Sunday of September in honor of the feast of the Madonna di Loreto. Madonna is worshipped because she can heal wounds.

The gypsy race takes place in the afternoon of the first Sunday of September. Participants gather at the top of the mountain “barefoot” and race begins with the first tolling of the bells. The route comprises of the mountainous path, river crossing - Vella and the hard path that leads directly to the church of the Madonna di Loreto. This church is in the lower portion of the lovely historic center of Pacentro. The church gates remain open, and the altar constitutes the goal. Here, participants receive the first aid treatment from doctors and nurse.

The winner gets a cut of cloth, a cup and a modest sum of money as a prize. This prize is carried in triumph on the shoulder between two wings of crowd on the streets of the village accompanied by the band. It all ends with reaching the winner’s house where parents offer wine as a sign of prosperity and good luck.

Abruzzo Villas offers its rental villa in Abruzzo, Italy to people who wished to witness this religious tradition. The villa has all the amenities like spacious bedrooms with private en-suite bathrooms, comfortable sommier beds, wifi, modern kitchen with all the electronic equipment like dishwasher, microwave, fridge etc. It is situated at a very convenient location as it is a 10-minute drive from Pescara airport, Pescara city center and Adriatic beaches, Pescara train station and main bus station. It is also a 2-hour drive from Rome. Villa Adriatica is close to Italy’s most ancient and charming villages like Pacentro which is only 50-minutes’ drive away from the villa.

Any history lover, nature lover or traveler should visit Abruzzo to witness the traditional events like La Corsa degli Zingari of Pacentro or Medieval Pageant and Horse Race of Lanciano. And, staying at the rental villa by Abruzzo Villas would be a smart decision. Detailed information regarding bookings is available on the official website of Abruzzo Villas. One can visit the site to know more.

About Abruzzo Villas:
Abruzzo Villas manages Villa Adriatica, a beautiful vacation rental in Abruzzo that can be booked online on https://www.abruzzo-villas.com where the cool breeze from the Adriatic Coast provides guests a relaxing stay. This accommodation in Pescara Italy is located in Abruzzo Italy and amongst all rentals in Abruzzo Italy and villas in Pescara, this exclusive Abruzzo accommodation offers an excellent location for travelers wishing to explore the Abruzzo region. This Abruzzo self-catering accommodation offers all the facilities to include a fully equipped modern kitchen, Wifi, comfortable rooms with en-suite bathrooms and spectacular panoramic views of the Adriatic Coast, the Abruzzo mountain range and medieval towns. The terrace offers a space to enjoy meals “al-fresco” while admiring views and sunsets. With all the vacation rentals Abruzzo Italy, has to offer this is where to stay in Abruzzo as it places guests in a peaceful setting, all with close proximity to those wishing to visit the Apennines Mountains, beaches of blue Adriatic Sea and explore Italy’s most beautiful medieval villages, all thanks to the first-class arrangement and the caring staff.

Visit- https://www.abruzzo-villas.com/

Address: Contrada Collevento, 66, 65015 Pescara PE, Italy