The Tremiti Islands are one of the most distinctive destinations in Puglia, but they require more planning than a normal beach day. The archipelago lies in the Adriatic north of the Gargano peninsula and is made up of San Domino, San Nicola, Capraia, Cretaccio and Pianosa. Only San Domino and San Nicola are permanently inhabited, … Leggi tutto
Peschici is one of the best places to stay on the northern side of Gargano: a white old town perched above a broad sandy bay, with beaches, trabucchi and forest roads close enough to fill several days. It is smaller than Vieste and can feel more intimate, but the hills, stairs and seasonal traffic mean … Leggi tutto
Gargano National Park is one of the places that most clearly challenges the usual image of Puglia. Instead of endless olive groves and flat countryside, this corner of northern Puglia rises dramatically from the Adriatic, combining limestone cliffs, dense forests, mountain villages, pilgrimage routes, wetlands, sea caves and some of the region’s most striking beaches. … Leggi tutto