Grand agriturismos: seven bellissimo eco-stays on Italy’s Adriatic coast

Farm-to-table dining, affordability and sound eco credentials are all part of the charm at these B&Bs and farm stays

As European travel returns, many of us will be hoping to ensure our holidays do good rather than harm. But tracking down eco-friendly, affordable escapes can be tricky, which is where, for Italy (plus parts of Austria, Germany and Slovenia) Ecobnb – a network of tourism businesses that respect both the natural world and local communities – comes in. We took a tour of Italy’s Adriatic coast (the regions of Abruzzo and Le Marché) and found sustainable stays with congenial hosts in beautiful surrounds.