Palena

Palena occupies a mountain valley beside the Aventino River on the eastern slopes of the Maiella massif in Abruzzo. Much of its municipal territory lies within Majella National Park, where beech woods, limestone ridges and changeable mountain weather shape the setting. The settlement retains a compact historic centre and the Castello Ducale, a reminder of its feudal past. Palena is also known in Italy as the “town of orchids”, reflecting the wild species recorded in its surrounding countryside. Positioned between the Aventino valley and the Maiella, it makes a rewarding stop when exploring inland Abruzzo beyond the Adriatic coast. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Palena and the Maiella relate to their surroundings.

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