Tossicia

About an hour from Prati di Tivo is Tossicia, the small historic village that was once the capital of the ancient Sicilian Valley. Surrounded by greenery, perched on a rocky spur between two streams, there are many reasons to visit it: the characteristic church of Sant'Antonio Abate with its beautiful Gothic portal (1471) and a crucifix that may be Spanish, the parish of the Assunta with its fifteenth-century portals, and the Renaissance Cona di Santa Teresa.

Tossicia is also famous for important activities Crafts that have been handed down since ancient times, such as the art of copper modeling and weaving "altarpieces" and blankets by hand.

The village is also an important terminus of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park horse trail, which covers approximately 30 km. There is also a large equestrian center with 4,980 square meters of riding arena and 32 stables.

In Tossicia, you can enjoy excellent typical dishes of the Teramo hinterland, such as arrosticini.