SCENIC DRIVE ON GARGANO PROMONTORY VISITING STUNNING BEACHES
Along this scenic drive discover the most beautiful golden sandy beaches and inlets located on the Gargano promontory
Itinerary: Poggio Imperiale, Rodi Garganico, Mattinata, Peschici, Vico del Gargano, San Severo
Scenic drive on Gargano promontory visiting stunning beaches
A scenic drive along the most beautiful beaches of Gargano, the spur-like promontory of the boot shape Italy. It is an amazing little strip of land that offers visitors breathtaking views over the sea while staying surrounded by one of the most evocative Italian national parks. Along the coast and framed by the Mediterranean forest of Gargano you will find long, golden-soft-sandy beaches and steep coves and inlets bathed by the crystal clear turquoise sea. The Gargano promontory coastline is varied greatly and different sceneries follow each other: on this tour, you will discover the most awesome places hiding in this corner of Italy.
Ponente Rodi Garganico beach
- a long, sandy stretch kissed by the sun, perfect for wild tan lovers and because of the fresh wind blowing here often it is also an ideal place for riding the waves
Levante beach Rodi Garganico
- a heavenly beach of fine sand bathed by the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea
Bay of Calenella Vico del Gargano (pic n°6)
- one of the most famous bays in Gargano, well-known also in the world for its crystal clear waters
Zaiana Peschici beach
- set among the rocks and the lush Mediterranean vegetation facing onto the turquoise crystal clear waters: it is a perfect destination for those who love privacy since it also offers several sheltered crevices
Ponente Rodi Garganico beach
- a long, sandy stretch kissed by the sun, perfect for wild tan lovers and because of the fresh wind blowing here often it is also an ideal place for riding the waves
Levante beach Rodi Garganico
- a heavenly beach of fine sand bathed by the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea
Bay of Calenella Vico del Gargano (pic n°6)
- one of the most famous bays in Gargano, well-known also in the world for its crystal clear waters
Zaiana Peschici beach
- set among the rocks and the lush Mediterranean vegetation facing onto the turquoise crystal clear waters: it is a perfect destination for those who love privacy since it also offers several sheltered crevices
Cala Lunga - Peschici
- embraced by two rocky strips marked with "trabucchi", (they are ancient wooden constructions used by the fishermen not only here but also along the entire Adriatic Cost), this beach features fine, golden sand and it is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in this Italian national park
Cala del Turco Peschici (pic n°3)
- it owes its name to the raids of the Turks who in the past centuries plundered the Italian coasts. It is hidden among the Mediterranean scrub and can be reached via a narrow path
Beach of Bescile Peschici
- squeezed between the rocks and the Mediterranean forest, it is a golden sand beach, a real gem bathed by the sea
Manaccora Beach Peschici (pic n°4)
- this sandy beach is enclosed between two rocky points; nearby is located the famous Grottone di Manaccora, a large cave you can visit only by sea
Colombi beach Vieste (pic n°5)
- a very cozy beach that takes its name from the namesake cave which is a natural shelter for several kinds of birds
- embraced by two rocky strips marked with "trabucchi", (they are ancient wooden constructions used by the fishermen not only here but also along the entire Adriatic Cost), this beach features fine, golden sand and it is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in this Italian national park
Cala del Turco Peschici (pic n°3)
- it owes its name to the raids of the Turks who in the past centuries plundered the Italian coasts. It is hidden among the Mediterranean scrub and can be reached via a narrow path
Beach of Bescile Peschici
- squeezed between the rocks and the Mediterranean forest, it is a golden sand beach, a real gem bathed by the sea
Manaccora Beach Peschici (pic n°4)
- this sandy beach is enclosed between two rocky points; nearby is located the famous Grottone di Manaccora, a large cave you can visit only by sea
Colombi beach Vieste (pic n°5)
- a very cozy beach that takes its name from the namesake cave which is a natural shelter for several kinds of birds
Cala della Sanguinaria Vieste (pic n°4)
- it is considered as one of the most beautiful beaches not only on Gargano promontory but throughout Italy
Baia dei Mergoli Mattinata (pic n°2)
- the view that features the white "Faraglioni" (which are huge rocky stacks that rise from the sea) will leave you breathless
Mattinatella beach Mattinata
- also called 'Spiaggia Fontana delle Rose' (Roses' Spring) because of the delicate scent of resin coming from a natural spring of a nearby pine forest
San Felice Vieste beach
- here is located the impressive Arch of San Felice (pic n°1), a white rock formation that rises from the sea only a few meters away from the beach, one of the most characteristic natural monuments in Italy
Departure: exit "Poggio Imperiale" of the A14 motorway
Arrival: exit "S. Severo" of the A14 motorway
Drive length: 242 km
Time: about 5 hours and 30 minutes
Some pictures of Gargano's beaches tour:
Arch of San Felice (pic n°1); Baia dei Mergoli (pic n°2); Cala del Turco (pic n°3); Manaccora Beach (pic n°4); Colombi (pic n°5); Calenella Vico del Gargano (pic n°6); Cala della Sanguinaria (pic middle);
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Tour: Scenic drive on Gargano promontory visiting stunning beaches
Category: Country sightseeing tour
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Location: Seaside
Region: Apulia , Italy
Area: Gargano
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