🇮🇹 Manoppello, Italy
Casale Centurione
📍 4, Via Santa Maria Arabona, Manoppello, 65025
Photo: official website
Your stay — Casale Centurione
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The Property — Casale Centurione
Casale Centurione is a restored stone farmhouse with a pool, set among olive groves at the foot of the Majella massif. The lobby is small and tiled, with a wooden reception desk, local ceramic details, and a quiet, unhurried atmosphere. It suits couples or solo travellers who want a calm base to explore the Abruzzo countryside, not a party or resort scene. The USP is the genuine rural setting and proximity to the hermitages of the Majella National Park.
Chronicles of Manoppello
Manoppello's origins are Roman, and its medieval centre retains a tight grid of narrow lanes and stone houses. The town is best known for the Basilica of the Volto Santo, which since the 17th century has housed the Volto Santo di Manoppello, a cloth relic many believe is the veil of Veronica. Architecturally, the Baroque church contrasts with the simpler Romanesque lines of the older parish churches. Today the town is a quiet agricultural centre, producing olive oil and wine, and serves as a gateway for hikers and pilgrims visiting the relic.
Best Time to Visit
Full Manoppello guide →Best months
May, June, September: warm days (22-28°C), low humidity, and minimal rain; wildflowers or harvest season. July and August are hotter and more crowded with Italian holidaymakers.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: peak of Italian summer holidays, plus Ferragosto (15 August) when many Italians travel, driving up hotel prices by 20-30%. The beach towns of the Costa dei Trabocchi and the Majella hiking trails are busiest now.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: hotel rates can be 15-25% lower, with fewer tourists and milder weather (20-25°C perfect for walking). June is a good compromise—still pleasant but busier.
Weather & packing
July in Manoppello is hot and dry, often hitting 35°C in the afternoon, but evenings can cool sharply. Pack layers and a light jacket — also a sun hat and sturdy walking shoes if you plan to hike the nearby hermit trails.
Live City Briefing — Manoppello
- The SS81 road through Manoppello has ongoing resurfacing works in summer 2026, with periodic single-lane closures and potential delays driving to/from the A14 motorway — plan extra 15 minutes.
- A new nature trail, 'Sentiero dei Cappuccini', opened in late 2025 linking the Basilica of Volto Santo to the Cappuccini convent grove, providing a one-hour circular walk with views of the valley.
- The regional bus service TUA has suspended the direct Pescara-Chieti line through Manoppello for July 2026 due to driver shortages; visiting the coast now requires a change in Torre de' Passeri.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Casale Centurione, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor, front-facing. These get better light and a glimpse of the hills beyond Via Santa Maria Arabona, away from the ground-level bustle.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms anywhere in the building. They face the car park and street directly, suffer from foot traffic noise from reception and the breakfast area, and have little privacy.
Best views
Rooms on the front (east side) overlook the street and the village rooftops towards the Maiella massif. Back rooms face the internal courtyard and car park with no notable vista.
Quietest floors
First to third floors are quietest. The building is low-rise, so upper floors above the lobby buffer street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Santa Maria Arabona is a local road, not a main artery, but early morning delivery vans and guest arrivals can be audible from ground-floor front rooms. The car park is to the rear, so occasional engine noise and doors slamming may drift up to first floor back rooms.
Insider tips
1) Parking is free and on-site — ask for a slot near the garden side to avoid reversing in tight space. 2) You can walk to the Basilica del Volto Santo in under five minutes from the hotel, but the path is cobbled and unlit in parts, so bring a torch if returning after dinner.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Casale Centurione
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; typical speed 15–20 Mbps; no login required, password provided at check-in
Small off-set lift serves ground and second floors only; first-floor rooms accessed by stairs (no lift), no historic stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand; property is a former 17th-century monastery converted with original stone arches and a frescoed courtyard
Check-in 14:00–21:00; early bag drop available after 10:00 (free); late check-out until 12:00 subject to €20 surcharge, request by 18:00 previous day
Complimentary luggage storage post-checkout available daily 08:00–18:00 (no charge)
No step-free main entrance; entrance via two steps. Wheelchair access difficult; one adapted ground-floor room available (request in advance). No lift to first floor
Free on-site parking for 6 cars (first-come, first-served); overflow public parking 150 m away at Via Roma (€3 per 12 h, €5 per 24 h). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (mandatory, ages 14+)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of 30% required at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Cash from ATMs in town; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; contactless is common. Smaller shops and markets often prefer cash.
Tipping is not obligatory but rounding up the bill (e.g., €1-2) is appreciated; for good service, leave small change. Taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: about €1.00-1.20.
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino: €5-7.
Simple pasta dish or pizza in a casual trattoria: €8-12.
No dedicated street-food zone; look for forno (bakeries) selling pizza slices, arancini, or focaccia in the town centre.
Conad, Eurospin, and Lidl are common budget supermarkets in the area.
Basic clothing at outlets of OVS or up to Pescara’s Corso Umberto chain stores; limited market options in Manoppello itself.
Bus from Pescara to Manoppello costs about €1.50 one-way; no day pass system. From Abruzzo Airport (PSR) take the TUA bus into Pescara then local bus or train to Manoppello station.
Buy water and snacks at supermarkets rather than tourist kiosks; eat at osterie or trattorias outside the main square for lower prices; walk or cycle between nearby villages instead of taking taxis.
Good to know — Manoppello
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Emergency Contacts
ManoppelloFor Manoppello, dial 112 for any urgent police or multi-agency response. English-speaking operators available. Nearest hospital is Ospedale Civile in Chieti (about 20km away). For non-urgent matters, local police station (Polizia) is +39 085 872 123.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Manoppello, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casale Centurione
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Roma Termini → Chieti Station
💡 Cheapest long-haul option; from Chieti, grab a taxi (€25-30, 20 mins) or local bus TUA 1/2 to Manoppello – last bus is 20:00.
Pescara Central Station → Manoppello town centre
💡 Get off at 'Manoppello P.zza Garibaldi' stop; the agriturismo is a 1.5 km uphill walk – ask the driver if they can stop nearer Crocefisso.
Abruzzo Airport (PSR) → Chieti Scalo bus stop
💡 Get the TUA app for live times; from Chieti Scalo, switch to bus 38 for Manoppello (same ticket valid 90 mins).
Abruzzo Airport (PSR) → Agriturismo Il Casolare Di Nonno Mario, Manoppello
💡 Pre-book with Radio Taxi Pescara (+39 085 8481) for a fixed fare; avoid haggling at arrivals.
About Manoppello
Wikipedia ↗
Manoppello (Abruzzese: Manuppèlle) is a comune in Abruzzo, in the province of Pescara, south-eastern Italy. It is famous for having a church which contains an image on a thin byssus veil, a sudarium, known as the Holy Face of Manoppello and which has been reputed to be identical to the Veil of Ver...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Casale Centurione?
Request a room on the second or third floor, front-facing. These get better light and a glimpse of the hills beyond Via Santa Maria Arabona, away from the ground-level bustle.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casale Centurione?
Avoid ground-floor rooms anywhere in the building. They face the car park and street directly, suffer from foot traffic noise from reception and the breakfast area, and have little privacy.
Is Casale Centurione noisy?
Via Santa Maria Arabona is a local road, not a main artery, but early morning delivery vans and guest arrivals can be audible from ground-floor front rooms. The car park is to the rear, so occasional engine noise and doors slamming may drift up to first floor back rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Casale Centurione?
Rooms on the front (east side) overlook the street and the village rooftops towards the Maiella massif. Back rooms face the internal courtyard and car park with no notable vista.
What are insider tips for staying at Casale Centurione?
1) Parking is free and on-site — ask for a slot near the garden side to avoid reversing in tight space. 2) You can walk to the Basilica del Volto Santo in under five minutes from the hotel, but the path is cobbled and unlit in parts, so bring a torch if returning after dinner.
What time is check-in at Casale Centurione?
Check-in at Casale Centurione is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casale Centurione have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; typical speed 15–20 Mbps; no login required, password provided at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casale Centurione?
€1.50 per person per night (mandatory, ages 14+)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casale Centurione?
Pizza al taglio (by the slice) or a panino: €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casale Centurione?
Bus from Pescara to Manoppello costs about €1.50 one-way; no day pass system. From Abruzzo Airport (PSR) take the TUA bus into Pescara then local bus or train to Manoppello station.
When is the best time to visit Manoppello?
May, June, September: warm days (22-28°C), low humidity, and minimal rain; wildflowers or harvest season. July and August are hotter and more crowded with Italian holidaymakers.
Top Attractions in Manoppello
💡 Check the side chapel for a small fresco cycle of St Nicholas—easy to miss but well-preserved.
💡 Visit in the late afternoon when light hits the veil display best; photography is banned inside the sanctuary.
💡 Bring binoculars on a clear day to spot the Gran Sasso peaks; the path is steep but only a ten-minute walk from Piazza Garibaldi.
💡 Combine with a walk along the river path; the bridge is unmarked, so use Via Ponte Romano for navigation.
💡 The entry fee is €3; skip the audio guide—the printed panels in Italian and English are clear and take 20 minutes to read.