Living in Casalbordino: history, tradition and mysticism, a few steps from the sea

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Miracles and Lido: these are the two souls of Casalbordino (CH), charming village of the Middle Vastese with little more than six thousand inhabitants. The center is located on a hill surrounded by the Sinello and rivers while Osento, a 7,5 kilometres, It extends Casalbordino Lido, with a wide sandy beach on the beautiful Costa Trabocchi, a short distance from the nature reserve of Punta Aderci. Sea, hills, history and mild climate, They casalbordino make a real jewel of the Adriatic Coast, a place to live lulled by the rhythm of the seasons. In ancient times the area was a hub connected to the Apulia and the first traces of settlements date back to the eleventh century B.C.. The name, instead, It is traced back to Roberto Bordinus, leader who captained the defending garrison of the ancient Monastery of Santo Stefano, repeatedly devastated and now destroyed.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles

Legend, history and religion are intertwined in Casalbordino, mystical and sacral place par excellence thanks to the presence of Santuario della Madonna dei Miracoli. The medieval layout of the village was upset in the transition from the rule of the D'Avalos (fifteenth century) to that of Di Capua family. And it was in that period, in 1576, that something happened about to change forever the history of the country. Where now is the Sanctuary, indeed, After a hailstorm a farmer witnessed the apparition of the Madonna. The miracle brought about very strong emotion in people, so that Casalbordino, in centuries, It became a place of pilgrimage by many faithful. This deep devotion was immortalized by Gabriele D'Annunzio in the novel "The Triumph of Death".

What to see in Casalbordino

In addition to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Miracles, answer to those who ask what to see in Casalbordino it's easy: in the old town you can visit the fortified village and the mother church of San Salvatore, dating back to the fourteenth century. Impressive is the town tower, high 45 meters and finished in 1901 by engineer Antonio Pescara Liberi, brother of Gabriele d'Annunzio. Near the sea there are traces of Roman settlements and of a Benedictine abbey of the eleventh century while, in the hills, are the early Christian remains of the abbey of St. Stephen in Rivomaris, besides the ruins of a Roman building. Located in the place where there were historical gardens of Casalbordino, there is the Old Source, dating back to the sixteenth century. In addition to several suggestive paths and cattle tracks, Also worth visiting are the archaeological excavations of locations Santini.

Events in Casalbordino

Between the sacred and the seaside tourism, the Events Casalbordino are many and annually attract many people, It attracted not only by the beautiful beaches equipped, but also from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Miracles. For over four centuries, indeed, June 11 held its feast, with the solemn procession in memory of the miraculous apparition. From July to August, Furthermore, it gets to the heart of the summer events, with food and wine events that allow you to taste the local delicacies, in a happy and carefree atmosphere enhanced by music, performances and artistic events. Casalbordino is a country with a strong agricultural, Known for vini and D.O.C., extra virgin olive oil, typical sweets, sausages and a variety of culinary delights to be discovered.