Villa in Contrada Mandrelle

The cluster sits on the lower slopes of the central Apennines (Apennine foothills) with rolling farmland and wooded patches. The local landscape is a mosaic of small arable fields, olive groves and vineyards, with areas of oak/holm-oak woodland and hedgerows. Drainage is toward the Sangro river basin, with local streams and minor valleys in the immediate area. The Adriatic coastal plain and beaches lie to the east and are the nearest coastal landscape. Nearest larger towns in regional reach include Lanciano and Vasto, which provide train connections, larger shops and public services. There is no national-park or UNESCO designation centred on the immediate surroundings. The local economy combines agriculture (olive oil, cereals, some vineyards) with small-scale industry in the wider Val di Sangro area.