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Welcome to the beautiful province of Chieti!
If you're looking to discover an Italian province that will leave you breathless, then you're in the right place. The province of Chieti, located in Abruzzo and with a population of inhabitants on an area of , is one of the most fascinating and varied in all of Italy. Below, we present a guide to all you need to know about this beautiful region.
Physical Geography: Enchanting Valleys and Waterways
The province of Chieti has a mostly hilly and mountainous terrain, characterized by a succession of parallel valleys through which flow waterways of varying size. In the northern part, the landscape is more rugged and uninhabited, while in the south it is gentler and richer in small settlements. Much of the flat land is made up of the coastal plain and valleys, including the Aterno-Pescara and the Val di Sangro.
The province is also home to much of the massif of the Maiella, the second highest mountain in the Apennines. With its 2793 meters height, Maiella Mountain is a unique natural phenomenon in the world with 61 mountains and 75 different hills. Its orography is rich in karst phenomena and springs that sometimes reach huge sizes, like the river verde in Fara San Martino.
Hydrography: Rivers, Water Resources and More
Thanks to the karst phenomena of the mountains and especially the Maiella, the province of Chieti is very rich in water resources, mostly underground. However, there are also numerous surface watercourses, including the Aterno-Pescara, the Sangro and the Trigno, the Alento (Abruzzo), the Aventino (river), the Foro (river), and the Sinello. These watercourses are not only beautiful to see, but also offer many opportunities for tourism and sports, including fishing, rafting and canoeing.
Orography: The Majestic Massif of the Maiella
The territory of the province of Chieti is characterized by the limestone mass of Maiella Mountain. This mountain is the second highest mountain in the Apennines, with the 2793 meters height of its highest peak, Monte Amaro. The Maiella is characterized by several valleys and hills and like most limestone massifs, it is also rich in karst phenomena and therefore poor in surface water.
Conclusion
The province of Chieti is an incredible region, where wild nature meets the beauty of human heritage. With a variety of options for sports, tourism, and entertainment, the province of Chieti is a unique place in the world worth visiting.
