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Gargano

 

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Nature reigns supreme here. On the one hand the coast with spectacular bays and caves, golden beaches and crystal clear sea, on the other hand the woods and forests of the Gargano National Park, with a thousand-year-old heart, the Foresta Umbra, to be covered by bike, on horseback or on foot. On the coast between Peschici and Vieste, unique wooden devices are suspended on the water: they are the trabucchi, ancient fishing systems, today restaurants on the sea. On the horizon the Tremiti Islands, 5 square kilometers of wonders and multicolored backdrops for unforgettable dives. From the green San Domino to San Nicola up to Pianosa, Integral Marine Reserve.

The Gargano is a reference point for those who want to immerse themselves in a lush nature, with Mediterranean maquis, white rocks and stretches of sea colors hovering between the turquoise and emerald. The Gargano is called the Spur of Italy, not surprisingly: in fact, if Italy remembers a bit of a boot, this corner of the territory can only immediately bring to mind a spur, with its protruding position. From the orographic point of view, the Gargano represents a promontory of Apulia, whose extension reaches about seventy kilometers, dominating the Adriatic Sea. The massif, in its southern part, is even more embellished from a naturalistic point of view by the Gulf of Manfredonia, while this area of almost 2000 square kilometers is bordered inland by the territory of the Tavoliere delle Puglie. What makes this territory even more precious is the presence of protected areas, which contributes to a satisfactory preservation of this delicate territory. In a place so rich in inspiration and beauty, the presence of religious phenomena of a certain extent can't surprise and find their climax in places such as San Giovanni Rotondo, where the famous Saint Pio di Pietralcina lived. A land of faith, crossed for centuries by the Via Sacra Longobardorum, crossed by the Crusaders to get to the Holy Land, from this strip of land stretched out towards the Mediterranean from the fifth century after Christ, the cult of Saint Michael spread throughout Christian Europe and in fact, in addition to the pretty town that dominates the Gargano, Monte Sant'Angelo, one of the sacred places of Christianity for the apparitions of Saint Michael, about ten kilometers from the Mycaelic center, there is also the Abbey of Pulsano, also ancient sanctuary of the end of the sixth century.

From a geographical point of view, while the territory of Puglia is generally flat, or at least, most of reliefs are of a low altitude, the "Spur of Italy" is a real mountain, "the exception that confirms the rule" in the natural landscape of the region. Originally, the Gargano was an island: only after a constant accumulation over time of material reported by the Candelaro torrent, going to form alluvial deposits, the peninsula was then created. Characterized by the white color, the Gargano is a limestone mountain whose top reaches 1056 meters above sea level, on the summit of Monte Calvo, where there is no vegetation.
This characteristic peak still preserves interesting testimonies of ancient settlements: in fact there are many caves that were inhabited in prehistoric times.

 

 

 

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The Gargano offers three faces: beaches, nature and religion. The coast with Peschici and Vieste allows you to combine the beauty of the sea, the cliffs, the beaches and creeks with the visit of the typical historic centers. The exuberant nature with the extensive forests that cover the spur of Italy gives an unexpected peace and serenity compared to the congested seaside resorts especially in summer. Finally, for those seeking spiritual peace and the root of the cult of Saint Michael the Archangel, here in the Gargano he finds what he was looking for. Although the places that you can visit in one day are limited, stretched in the Adriatic the Gargano is this and much more

1-3 people 4-7 people
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800 € 240 € 560 € 1120 € 336 € 784 €


The Gargano offers three faces: beaches, nature and religion. The coast with Peschici and Vieste allows you to combine the beauty of the sea, the cliffs, the beaches and creeks with the visit of the typical historic centers. The exuberant nature with the extensive forests that cover the spur of Italy gives an unexpected peace and serenity compared to the congested seaside resorts especially in summer. Finally, for those seeking spiritual peace and the root of the cult of Saint Michael the Archangel, here in the Gargano he finds what he was looking for. Compared to the one-day tour, the places you can visit in two days are obviously in greater number. Reaching into the Adriatic the Gargano is this and much more

1-3 people 4-7 people
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1280 € 384 € 896 € 1792 € 538 € 1254 €


The Gargano offers three faces: beaches, nature and religion. The coast with Peschici and Vieste allows you to combine the beauty of the sea, the cliffs, the beaches and creeks with the visit of the typical historic centers. The exuberant nature with the extensive forests that cover the spur of Italy gives an unexpected peace and serenity compared to the congested seaside resorts especially in summer. Finally, for those seeking spiritual peace and the root of the cult of Saint Michael the Archangel, here in the Gargano he finds what he was looking for. Reaching into the Adriatic the Gargano is this and much more. The three-day tour undoubtedly allows you to explore this wonderful corner of Puglia forgetting that time exists

1-3 people 4-7 people
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1680 € 504 € 1176 € 2352 € 706 € 1646 €