A Medici mountain borgo on the Gran Sasso's flank, its stone lanes and tower brought back to life as an albergo diffuso, with rooms scattered through restored medieval houses.
Below, terraces still grow the prized local lentils.
What to eat, and drink
- The dishRagù di pecoraIn the Marsica area of Abruzzo, ragù di pecora turns mature sheep meat into a slow-cooked sauce.
- The dishChitarra with lamb ragù and fried artichokeFine strands of egg chitarra take on a buttery lamb ragù, while thin fried artichoke adds a crisp finish.
- The wineCerasuolo d'Abruzzo
- The wineMontepulciano
Eating and drinking in Santo Stefano di Sessanio
Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.
- Ristorante L' Elisir del PoetaTrattoria
- La Zeppa Mangia e BeviTrattoria
- Cantina ChiesamadreTrattoria
Sleeping in Santo Stefano di Sessanio
Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.
- La Bifora e Le Lune
- Sextantio Albergo Diffuso
- La Casa Sù Le Dimore del Borgo
- Dimora Sessanio
- Bed e Breakfast LA DOTE
- Cuore Nero Food and Relax
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