Lavender Days

A purple sea in the heart of Abruzzo

Every summer, the Lavender Days transform the countryside of Catignano, a small town in the province of Pescara overlooking the Nora Valley, into a corner of Abruzzo's own Provence. At the Azienda Agricola Bio Casa Nora in Contrada Sterpara, the blooming lavender fields turn vibrant purple and fill the air with an intense scent, inviting visitors, families, and curious travelers to enjoy an immersive sensory experience just a few kilometers from the Adriatic coast.

Strolling, picking, and photography among the rows

The heart of the event is the opening of the field, which can be explored freely along the blooming rows. The visit, lasting about 30-45 minutes, allows you to walk through the lavender, take photographs, and pick your own bouquet to take home. A relaxation area welcomes visitors with farm products: charcuterie boards, lavender focaccia, traditional taralli, and lavender-infused water.

Workshops, tastings, and wellness

Alongside the visits, the program offers activities for all ages:

• Natural cosmetics workshops, focusing on the preparation of essential oils and lavender-based products;
• Ferratelle workshops, to learn how to make and taste the typical Abruzzese waffle cookies;
• Stories and demonstrations about lavender and ancient farming techniques;
• Wellness moments such as sound meditation, aperitifs, and tastings of farm products.

Nature, biodiversity, and tradition

Launched in 2021, the event promotes organic farming and the biodiversity of the Nora Valley, offering a model of slow and agricultural tourism. It is an opportunity to rediscover the bond between the land, sustainable agriculture, and the culinary traditions of the Abruzzo hinterland.

Part of the 'Luci d'Estate' program

The Lavender Days are part of the extensive Luci d'Estate summer program promoted by the Municipality of Catignano, which enlivens the town from June to September with cultural, sporting, culinary, and musical events. A summer that bridges village life in Piazza Marconi with the magic of the blooming fields in the surrounding countryside, in the heart of Abruzzo.