Vieste & Gargano
Find out what to do during your holiday in Vieste
A holiday on the Gargano is an opportunity to experience a region full of attractions and natural beauty.
There are many activities to partake in and places to see, starting with the splendid Vieste.
Vieste
Vieste is one of the iconic localities of the Gargano. Perched high above the sea, it offers a beautiful and suggestive view of its white houses with windows adorned with flowers and fragrant spices. The town itself offers a historical centre full of life, made up of narrow alleys and clubs that, especially during the summer evenings, come alive with festivities. The village is of medieval origin and the residential buildings appear almost as a single suggestive building. In Vieste, you can find the famous beach of Pizzomunno, featuring a large rocky monolith that towers over the long sandy beach with golden sand.
The Sea Caves
Starting right from the port of Vieste it is possible to take an exciting excursion to visit the sea caves along the coast, which are numerous and captivating. On board of a boat you can also enter some of these sea caves and enjoy a pleasant swim. The best-known ones are the Smugglers, the Bell and the Siren caves.
The Tremiti Islands
A true natural paradise, the Tremiti are an archipelago that can be visited from the port of Vieste. The excursion is an absolute must for a holiday on the Gargano: the Tremiti are in fact one of the most beautiful Marine Reserves in the world. A destination not to be missed in order to admire the beautiful coasts filled with caves, an extraordinary seabed and a precious historical and archaeological heritage.
The Umbra Forest
It is the green lung of the Gargano National Park and extends for almost 11.000 hectares, going up to about 830 m in altitude. A millenary forest that has almost preserved its entire vegetation. The forest can be reached easily and quickly from the village, so that you can walk along the footpaths to discover the heart of the Park.
Moreover, for the lovers of cycling, the Umbra Forest is ideal, because it is full of viable and interesting itineraries, with differences in elevation of up to 800 m.
Moreover, for the lovers of cycling, the Umbra Forest is ideal, because it is full of viable and interesting itineraries, with differences in elevation of up to 800 m.
Religious tourism
Inside the Gargano area there are some really important sites of worship such as the Grotta dell'Arcangelo Michele in Monte Sant'Angelo, the Sanctuary of San Matteo in San Marco in Lamis and the Sanctuary of San Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, frequented all year round by the faithful from all over the world.
Remaining in Vieste, within walking distance from the Village, are the Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Merino, the Patron Saint of Vieste, and the archaeological-naturalistic necropolis "La Salata".
Remaining in Vieste, within walking distance from the Village, are the Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Merino, the Patron Saint of Vieste, and the archaeological-naturalistic necropolis "La Salata".
Water sports
For sport lovers the Gargano is a real treat! Near the Village Piccola America there are several schools that offer the possibility to take Windsurf or Kitesurf lessons, but not only: in Vieste there are also diving centres with instructors ready to guide you in the fascinating discovery of the rich seabed.
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