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Caramanico Terme

Placed at the foot of the Majella, according to a legend, the name of the village seems to derive from a French monk named Caro, who lived around the tenth century, but more likely it is attributable to the Lombard settlement of Arimannia. The thermal-tourist activity represents the main attraction of the country, enriched by a rich program of events and manifestations.

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The village of Caramanico Terme, in Abruzzo, stands at the foot of Majella. According to a legend, the name of the village derives from a French monk, named Caro, lived around the X century, but more probably takes origin from the Longobard settlement of Arimannia.

The presence of human settlements in the territory dates back to the Paleolithic period. In the Chronicon Casauriense (from here the reference to the monk Caro) displays "putrid waters", the first reference to the presence of sulfurous waters in the area. The history of Caramanico follows, then, the vicissitudes of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, as family feud of D'Aquino's family. Since 1960 takes the name of Caramanico Terme and begins a quick touristic development, linked to the thermal source. The sulfurous sources were used already in 1576, but the thermal structure was built only in 1836: a rudimentary shed along the river. In 1901 was inaugurated the real spa and medical complex.

The local traditions of the village of Caramanico Terme follow both the seasonality of rural practices (agriculture and breeding), than the liturgical one, which is also connected to the natural cycles through devotions, guards and blessings.

The spa activity is the main attraction of the town, enriched by a plenty program of exhibitions and events.

Caramanico Terme
Province of Pescara
Abruzzo Region

Population: 1.933 caramanichesi
Altitude center: 650 m a.s.l.

The Municipality is part of:
I Borghi più belli d'Italia

Protected Natural Areas:
Maiella National Park
Majelletta Natural Reserve
Riserva Naturale Valle dell'Orfento

Municipality
Corso Bernardi 31 - Tel. +39 0859 290202

St. Thomas Becket's Church

The St. Thomas Becket's Church is located near the village of Caramanico Terme, in Abruzzo.

Strada Provinciale 66, 4, località San Tommaso , Caramanico Terme

Castle of Salle

The Castle of Salle is located near the village of Caramanico Terme, in Abruzzo.

Via Strada Vecchia, 1, Salle Vecchia, Caramanico Terme

Roccacaramanico

Roccacaramanico is located near the village of Caramanico Terme, in Abruzzo.

Via 1, 37A, località Roccacaramanico, Caramanico Terme

Abbey of Santa Maria Maggiore

The Abbey of Santa Maria Maggiore is located in the village of Caramanico Terme, in Abruzzo.

Corso Gaetano Bernardini, 47/A, Caramanico Terme

Caldora castle

The Caldora castle is an ancient fortification located in the village of Pacentro in Abruzzo.

Largo del Castello, 35, Pacentro (L'Aquila)
11.70 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Wolf Museum

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Via IV Salita Purgatorio, 10 - 66010, Pretoro (Chieti)
13.25 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Hermitage of San Germano

The Hermitage of San Germano is near to Pacentro, in Abruzzo, inside the Majella National park.

Via Caramanico, Pacentro (L'Aquila)
13.71 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Hermitage of Sant'Angelo

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SS84, 212, Lama dei Peligni (Chieti)
18.30 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Cavallone's Cave

The Cavallone's Cave is located in the Taranta valley, in the heart of the Majella National Park,...

SS84, 27, Lama dei Peligni (Chieti)
19.94 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Bene Tower

Bene Tower is situated in the village of Orsogna in Abruzzo.

Strada Statale 538, 32, Orsogna (Chieti)
23.34 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Church of San Bernardo

The church of San Bernardo is situated in the village of Città Sant'Angelo, in Abruzzo.

Largo Guglielmo Oberdan, 1, Citt� Sant'Angelo (Pescara)
40.33 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Church of San Francesco

The church of San Francesco is located in the village of Città Sant'Angelo, in Abruzzo.

Piazza IV Novembre, 2, Citt� Sant'Angelo (Pescara)
40.49 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

'Luigi Chiavetta' Civic Museum

The 'Luigi Chiavetta' Civic Museum Città Sant'Angelo, in Abruzzo, is housed inside the church of ...

Via del Grottone, 7, Citt� Sant'Angelo (Pescara)
40.36 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Collegiate Church of San Michele Arcangelo

The Collegiate Church of San Michele Arcangelo is the main church of the village of Città Sant'An...

Largo Cavour, 8, Citt� Sant'Angelo (Pescara)
40.59 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Laboratory Museum of Contemporary Art

The Laboratory Museum of Contemporary Art of Città Sant'Angelo, in Abruzzo, is located inside the...

Vico Lupinato, 1, Citt� Sant'Angelo (Pescara)
40.37 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Church of Sant'Agostino

The church of Sant'Agostino is located in the historic center of Città Sant'Angelo, in Abruzzo.

Via del Grottone, 15, Citt� Sant'Angelo (Pescara)
40.33 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

= distances as the crow flies

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La Réserve Hotel Terme

It is the ideal place to relax, get back into shape and regenerate.

Loc. S.Croce, 65023, Caramanico Terme

Hotel Arimannia

The Hotel Arimannia is immersed in the greenery of Caramanico Terme, a few steps from the Thermal...

Via Cappuccini 10, Caramanico Terme

House Hotel Tiroasegno

In Lama dei Peligni you can stay at Casa Albergo Tiroasegno, in the heart of Majella National Park.

Via Nazionale Frentana, 210 - 66010 , Lama dei Peligni (Chieti)
14.13 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Agriturismo Torre Mannella

Organic and eco-sustainable company, sensory pathways of wine and extra virgin olive oil, typical...

Via Francesco De Blasiis, 15 - 65013, Citt� Sant'Angelo (Pescara)
38.46 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Locanda del Barone

It is located in the heart of the Majella National Park.

Contrada Case del Barone 1, Caramanico Terme

ARIOP Pub Pizzeria

This restaurant offers local dishes of Abruzzo cuisine and delicious pizzas cooked in a wood-fire...

Vico Forni, 1 - 65013, Citt� Sant'Angelo (Pescara)
40.51 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Cantina Orsogna

Via Ortonese, 29 -66036, Orsogna (Chieti)
24.06 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

La Credenza di Nonna Anna

This is the perfect place to buy local products and to get the very best of the fruits of the lan...

Largo Cavour, 2 - 65013, Citt� Sant'Angelo (Pescara)
40.59 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

Sweet Home

Via Adriatico, 38 - 66036, Orsogna (Chieti)
24.05 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

LaTorre

Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 49 - 65013, Citt� Sant'Angelo (Pescara)
40.50 Kilometers from Caramanico Terme

= distances as the crow flies

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Celebrations of Saint Maria Assunta - The Favoni

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