The Gargano has a few of the most stunning seashores of Puglia. With its 140 km of shoreline, the promontory is characterised by the presence of sandy seashores, historical forest (primarily pine woods), bays, limestone cliffs, dunes, calcareous caves, and the faraglioni, white rocks rising from the sea. Well-known and quite a few are additionally the trabucchi historical wood-made constructions constructed by fishermen from the place they solid their nets. With its glowing sea and cobalt blue water Gargano is the best vacation spot for divers and water sports activities lovers. It is extremely advisable visiting the promontory by boat, to admire the whole shoreline from Isola Varano to Mattinata, stopping in most exceptional locations of the realm.
Contemplating that there are such a lot of stunning seashores within the Gargano, right here we’ve tried to pick out those there are actually price a go to, masking all of the completely different areas of the promontory.
1) Mattinatella Seashore – Mattinata
The Mattinatella seashore, or Fontana delle Rose, consists of simply two seashores separated by a rocky spur. The seashore on the North could be reached solely by sea, so it’s virtually untouched. Mattinatella is a real paradise for individuals who wish to chill out or are keen on scuba diving. The panorama creates a surprising distinction of colours with the blue sea, the white cliffs and the inexperienced of the Mediterranean vegetation.
2) Zagare Bay or Mergoli Bay – Mattinata
The Zagare Bay, additionally referred to as Mergoli Bay, is about 1 Km lengthy and has soft white sand, nestled inside an enchanted cove. This seashore could be reached by sea or by land via two lodges, the Baia delle Zagare Lodge and the Baia dei Faraglioni Lodge. Contemplating the seashore can solely accommodate a most of 30 visitants per day to protect the positioning, for those who want to go to Zagare Bay, with out being a visitor of the resort, it is suggested planning your go to forward and getting a personal move from the Mattinata Metropolis Council.
3) Ponente and Levante Seashore – Rodi Garganico
The Ponente and Levante seashore are situated in Rodi Garganico and are set within the reverse methods of the city.
The Ponente seashore goes in the direction of West seashore, stretching all the way down to Lido del Sole, and is interrupted solely by the mouth of the Romandato creek. The seashore is a succession of sandy dunes and, because it faces northern winds, is good for surfers. Of quick access, the seashore is well-equipped with accommodation amenities and bathing institutions, subsequently it is also supreme for youngsters.
The Levante seashore has golden fine sand. It’s outfitted with a number of accommodation amenities in addition to with the brand new well-equipped marina. Simple to succeed in, this seashore is good for households with kids. The encircling panorama could be very explicit, as it’s totally coated with orange and lemon timber, whose scent creates a magic ambiance.
4) Cento Scalini o Tufare Seashore – Vico del Gargano
To succeed in this seashore, it’s important to go down a staircase of 100 steps, after taking a path that begins from the State Street 89. The seashore could be additionally reached by strolling all alongside the S. Menaio seashore, in the direction of South course. This seashore is fairly quiet, not likely windy and has some amenities, subsequently it is excellent for households and for individuals who search some chill out. From a close-by path you may as well entry the marvellous Marzini pine-wood that, at sundown, gives a spectacular view of the Tremiti Islands.
5) Murgia della Madonna o Sospetto Seashore – Vico del Gargano
This seashore is located on the base of the promontory the place the Marzini pinewood is ready and is the primary pebbly seashore for guests coming from North. Its name takes after the “Sospetto” cave that overlooks this stunning seashore, supreme for individuals who take pleasure in silence and chill out. It’s not outfitted and could be reached solely by foot, strolling a path of few hundred metres.
6) Manaccora Seashore – Peschici
Manaccora is without doubt one of the most stunning Peschici’s bays and it’s also an vital archaeological web site, which testifies vital interval of the Gargano’s historical past. Positioned between two haunting rocky peaks, Manaccora is a fine sand seashore. It may be reached from an asphalted street that leads additionally all the way down to the well-known Grottone di Manaccore (Large Cave of Manaccore), an vital hypogeum relationship again to the XVII century BC. A part of the seashore is public however the remaining is licensed to accommodation amenities. On this seashore you may as well have the chance to admire the normal Trabucco, positioned on the cliff 가평빠지.
7) Zaiana Seashore – Peschici
The seashore of Zaiana, additionally referred to as “the seashore of younger folks”, within the 70’s e 80’s was actually well-liked amongst nudists. Suggestive rocky peaks encircle this seashore, which at this time represents a gathering place for individuals who search for chill out, diving and having fun with pure nature. It has fine sand and could be very straightforward to entry. The seashore is sheltered from southern winds and will get within the shade within the afternoon.
8) Vignanotica – Vieste
Vignanotica is a pebble seashore, well-known for its white and excessive cliff, plunged into lush nature, between the Santa Tecla Park and the Monte Barone Park. The seashore could be reached from the municipal street “Vieste/Mattinata”, taking a walkable path of about 3 Km. Because of the surrounding cliff, the seashore will get within the shade early afternoon.
9) Porto Greco Seashore – Vieste
The seashore of Porto Greco is a pebble seashore that shortly acquires depth. Plunged within the lush Mediterranean vegetation and surrounded by the majestic Tower of Garlic, it may be reached via an unpaved street of about 400m strolling. From the seashore you may take pleasure in an incredible view of the Arch (Architiello) of Porto Greco and in addition go to the attractive “Marble Cave” and the “Viola Cave” close by. Up to now the bay was utilized by sailors who sheltered right here from tough wind. Certainly the seashore is reached solely by the Levant and Grecale winds.
10) Cala della Sanguinara Seashore – Vieste
The seashore of Cala della Sanguinara is a real gem of the Gargano. Wealthy in lime stones, it’s set right into a white Karst cliff and surrounded by pinewood. It’s excellent for individuals who take pleasure in snorkelling or simply merely chill out. To entry the seashore you have to take a path plunged right into a lush wooden of Aleppo pinetree, the most important one in Italy. Or alternatively, you may attain it by sea. On this case, we suggest to go to additionally the close to sea caves, specifically the marvellous “Tomatoes Cave”.