As the first stage of the 2023 Giro d'Italia kicks off, so does our journey exploring the stunning Italian landscapes and regions the race passes through. Join us alongside Ilaria, a true cycling and travel enthusiast hailing from Abruzzo.
The Giro's first stage unfolds right in Abruzzo, taking riders from Fossacesia Marina to Ortona. During our journey, we'll uncover gems like the San Giovanni in Venere Abbey, the unique "trabocchi", the ancient fishing machines that give this coastline its name, the Basilica of St. Thomas the Apostle in Ortona where the saint's relics are housed, and the captivating Way of St. Thomas.