Editing Abruzzo (section)

==Geography==
Geographically, Abruzzo is nearly at the center of [[Italian peninsula]], stretching from the heart of the [[Apennine Mountains|Apennines]] to the [[Adriatic Sea]], and includes mainly mountainous and wild land. The mountainous land is occupied by a vast plateau, including [[Gran Sasso]], at {{convert|2912|m|ft}} the highest peak of the Apennines, and [[Majella|Mount Majella]] at {{convert|2793|m|ft}}. The [[Adriatic]] coastline is characterized by long sandy beaches to the North and pebbly beaches to the South. Abruzzo is well known for its landscapes and natural environment, parks and nature reserves, characteristic hillside areas rich in vineyards and olive groves. Many beaches have been awarded the [[Blue Flag beach]] status.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.abruzzoturismo.it/img/depliant/en_AmbienteNatura.pdf | title=Abruzzo | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201215720/http://www.abruzzoturismo.it/img/depliant/en_AmbienteNatura.pdf | archive-date=1 February 2014| url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Climate===
[[File:Lungomare giulianova.jpg|thumbnail|left|[[Giulianova]] seaside]]

In Abruzzo there are two climatic zones. The coastal strip and [[sub-Apennine]] hills have a climate markedly different from that of the mountainous interior. Coastal areas have a [[Mediterranean]] climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. Inland hilly areas have a [[Supralittoral zone|sublittoral]] climate with temperatures decreasing progressively with increasing altitude.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.lifeinabruzzo.com/abruzzo-annual-weather-forecast/ | title=Abruzzo Annual Weather Forecast | work=Life in Abruzzo | date=17 August 2008 | access-date=15 August 2016 | author=Sam Dunham | archive-date=27 August 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827022853/http://www.lifeinabruzzo.com/abruzzo-annual-weather-forecast/ | url-status=live }}</ref> Precipitation is also strongly affected by the presence of the Apennines mountain range. Rainfall is abundant on slopes oriented to the west, and lower in east and east-facing slopes. The Adriatic coast is shielded from rainfall by the barrier effect created by the Apennines.<ref name="centrometeo">{{Cite web|url=http://www.centrometeo.com/articoli-reportage-approfondimenti/climatologia/5427-clima-abruzzo|title=Il clima della regione Abruzzo e tabelle climatiche per alcune località|website=www.centrometeo.com|access-date=28 February 2023|archive-date=28 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228151504/http://www.centrometeo.com/articoli-reportage-approfondimenti/climatologia/5427-clima-abruzzo|url-status=live}}</ref> The minimum annual rainfall is found in some inland valleys, sheltered by mountain ranges, such as Peligna or Tirino ([[Ofena]], [[Capestrano]]), where as little as {{convert|500|mm|1|abbr=off}} were recorded. Rainfall along the coast almost always never falls below {{convert|600|mm|1|abbr=off}}. [[Pescara]] has relatively less rainfall (about {{convert|700|mm|1|abbr=off}}) than [[Chieti]] (about {{convert|1000|mm|1|abbr=off}}).<ref name="centrometeo" /> The highest rainfall occurs in upland areas on the border with [[Lazio]]; they are especially vulnerable to [[Atlantic]] disturbances. Around {{convert|1500|to|2000|mm|0|abbr=off}} of precipitation is typical.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.moldrek.com/vacanze_abruzzo.htm|title=Le vacanze abruzzesi|website=www.moldrek.com|access-date=28 February 2023|archive-date=7 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307133300/https://www.moldrek.com/vacanze_abruzzo.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>