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Isole Tremiti How to reach the Tremiti Islands

Isole Tremiti Excursions to the beaches of the Tremiti

Isole Tremiti Excursions to the sea caves of the Tremiti Islands

Isole Tremiti Diving in the Tremiti Islands

Isole Tremiti Visit the island of Pianosa

Isole Tremiti Visit the island of Caprara or Capraia

Isole Tremiti Visit the island of Saint Nicholas

Isole Tremiti Visit the island of Cretaccio

Isole Tremiti Visit the island of San Domino

Rodi Garganico The past that is still handed down today of the fascinating seaside resort of Rodi Garganico

Rodi Garganico Rodi Garganico - the charm of holidays between art and culture

San Giovanni Rotondo San Giovanni Rotondo: Art and Religion in Puglia

How to reach the Tremiti Islands

Tourists are preparing to land in the Tremiti Islands, Puglia

Who intends to visit the Tremiti Islands also known as the islands of Diomedes because according to legend the hero landed on these rocks after the fateful Trojan War, you can use different means of transport.There are various ways to get to the Tremiti Islands and you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
How to get to the Tremiti Islands by car Take the A14 motorway and take the Termoli exit . You will then have to get to the port of Termoli where it is necessary to leave the car in the parking lot in front or in various paid parking lots since it is not possible ferry with your car in tow. How to reach the Tremiti Islands by train 1) arrive at the Termoli railway station and then take advantage of local bus services or taxi services to the port. 2) Arrive at the railway station of Foggia and then continue with buses or taxis to the airport. 3) Arrive at Manfredonia train station and then use the taxi service to reach the port. How to get to the Tremiti Islands by ferry It is possible to arrive on the Tremiti Islands with various shipping companies that connect different locations with the islands. You can safely start from Pescara, Ortona, Vasto, Termoli, Manfredonia, Vieste, Peschici and Rodi Garganico. The vehicles used are motor ships, monostabs, catamarans and hydrofoils that vary depending on the tourist season and the period chosen. There are several agencies that deal with carrying out the various daily trips and the port where these services are located, is that of Termoli. You can embark on the nautical vehicles that the agencies make available to you and you will be provided with detailed information on the cost and duration of the ride that is due remember, they are different both for the period and for the use of the nautical vehicle you intend to take. Of course, a reservation is welcome so as not to run into loving surprises for lack of places, especially during full periods such as Easter holidays, bridges or summer holidays. Reach the Tremiti Islands by helicopter It is possible to get to the Tremiti Islands, even using a helicopter service, modern vehicles are available from Foggia, at the Gino Lisa airport and arrive at the San Domino heliport in the Tremiti Islands. Getting to the Tremiti Islands by plane It is possible to reach the archipelago even by plane always starting from Foggia. The service is available for those who want it, throughout the year and includes only one trip except from the month of March to that of September, which includes two transfers to day. It is advisable to book and children and infants can also travel at a very reduced rate. To reach the Tremiti Islands called “Pearls of the Adriatic”, it is worth paying the utmost attention to what are the costs of deductible, the duration of the trip and the weight and size of the luggage you will carry with you.

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Excursions to the beaches of the Tremiti

Panoramic view of the Tremiti Islands

Lovely place and off the mass tourist circuits, the Tremiti Islands are a real natural paradise. Even the beaches are distinguished by their peculiar appearance: coves and coves that degrade towards the sea; some of sand and pebbles, some, wilder and rocky others.
The smaller beaches are located in San Nicola, while others are reachable only by sea, such as Cala dei Pagliai. The most equipped from a tourist point of view are the sandy ones and are mainly concentrated on the island of San Domino, where standard accommodation services are provided.
The main ones are: Cala Matano and Cala dei Benedictini, equipped with umbrellas and deckchairs; Cala delle Arene, Cala Zio Cesare and Cala del Bue Marino, where instead it is advisable to bring any equipment for greater comfort. Cala delle Arene: relatively wide as a sandy beach compared to the average size of the Cale delle Tremiti, it is characterized by a language of white sand, on the east coast of the island of San Dominoes. It has crystal clear waters that invite you to dive, also because the seabed declines gently.
Next to the beach is the suggestive Arenile Grotto, 10 meters long and about 2 meters wide. Cala Matano (or Cala Duchessa): wild and suggestive, this cove is surrounded by rich vegetation and limestone rocks. It is a natural cove that overlooks turquoise and transparent waters, ideal for bathing and swimming thanks to the sandy seabed. It can be reached both by land, through a path that slopes down, and by sea by boat. It is equipped with umbrellas and deckchairs.
Cala degli Inglesi: named after the shipwreck of a British ship in the 19th century, this cove located on the northwest coast of the island is reachable via a path that climbs among lush Mediterranean vegetation. The waters are blue with a mixed bottom between sand and debris in the first meters. In front of the cove there is a tourist village.
Cala Tamariello: so called by the presence of the shrimp, (in the dialect “amarielli”), this cove is a cove closed to the left by the Punta del Diamante, which represents the extreme northern limit of the island of San Domino. The beach lends itself to the docking of small boats. From the cove, rather rocky, you can enjoy a breathtaking sunset.
Cala Tonda: so called for its unique circular shape, so much that it looks like a pond surrounded by rocks. To visit the homonymous Grotto, located at the bottom of the cove: about 30 meters long by 3 in width, it is almost all immersed in the darkness.

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Excursions to the sea caves of the Tremiti Islands

Cave on the Island of San Domino, Tremiti

The caves of San Domino in the renowned Tremiti islands, are places of incredible beauty to visit without any doubt because they offer a scenography that only enchanted places such as those, they can show in all their splendor.
The Cave of the Marine Ox: Among others it is the one decidedly more suggestive because it widens from 6 to 14 meters to end with the formation of a characteristic beach. The minimum depth of the water allows you to glimpse a clean and bright background that enchants the gaze of visitors. The sun, which through a play of light, penetrates into the clear waters, produces a beautiful turquoise color on the walls of the cave that is located at the foot of the Ripa dei Falconi and is exactly the meeting point of some rare types of hawks that go to nest, right among those rocks.
The Swallows Grotto owes its name to the swallows that prepare the nest inside it. It has the characteristic of being supported by two natural pillars and is famous because the sun creates particular reflections of light that make it almost magical.
The Cave of Viole is called so not only because on its rocks there are an infinite variety of very fragrant violets but also because on its rocks very clear seabed, it is possible to see molluscs and fish that take on a purple hue thanks to the play of sunlight that enters through the louvers.
The Salt Grotto: more than anything else it is a rock and is very famous for the immense amount of salt that can be found inside. white and bright and offers an almost unnatural whiteness to the cave.
For excursions to the caves of the Tremiti Islands, there are various ways. On the island's pier there are various boats that carry tourists and take them to the caves. In fact, more than a guided tour, these are real mini-cruises and passengers can agree on schedules and menus as the departure is scheduled for 9:00am with return around 7:00pm.
The boat with which the visit to the sea caves is made, is suitable and authorized and also before the visit, you can practice sports such as water skiing, sport fishing or guided diving.
Of course, the landscape is breathtaking and during the small cruise, an expert and competent tour guide, will explain in a meticulous way, all the characteristics of the place and what the names of the places you are going to visit come from.
The experience will be remarkably exhilarating for the incomparable beauty of the places and for the perfectly comfortable and well-equipped boats that with Desired mastery, they will stop in the most evocative places of that Adriatic with an incomparable wonder.
The choice of this type of excursion is almost a must for those who want to spend one of those days that will remain imprinted in their memory because they will be contemplated pristine landscapes but above all unique in the Apulian lake environment.

scritto da Albert Clifford - ultima modifica il 23/10/2021

Diving in the Tremiti Islands

The Tremiti Islands are the smallest municipality in the Puglia region. They are located in the archipelago in the Adriatic Sea and are part of the Gargano Natural Park. The archipelago is composed as follows: Island of San Nicola, Island of S.Domino, Caprara or Capraia , Pianosa and two rocks, one larger, the Cretaccio, the other smaller called the old. Particularly clean waters allowed the islands to be part of the Blue Flag program several times. These islands were already populated at the time of Magna Grecia. This is evidenced by the fact that in ancient times they were also called Diomedean Islands in honor of the epic hero Diomedes. It is said that they were created by the character himself to mark the boundaries of his territory, the Daunia. There are also numerous monuments that recall the Hellenic period. In fact, on the Island of St. Nicholas there is a tomb of Greek matrix. This is the island on which the majority of the population and monuments are concentrated. About three hundred meters from San Nicola is the island of Caprara or Caprara. Rocky island with Mediterranean vegetation. Proceeding east it is possible to visit the Punta Secca peninsula, uninhabited but rich in marine vegetation ideal for diving. It is possible to go deep into which you can admire numerous marine species such as horses, lobsters and mullets. In addition to Punta Secca, another place to dive is the Rock of the Raven < /em >. The backdrop is here rich in gorgonians and entirely coral walls (black coral). The underwater landscape is among the most beautiful for flora and fauna and is the destination for numerous underwater visits. Snappers, bream, lobsters and seahorses are the inhabitants of the seabed. Here the rock goes up to 20/30 meters deep. Near the Island of Caprara it is also possible to take a dive to visit the largest underwater statue, that of Padre Pio. The bronze statue has fallen to about thirteen meters deep to a height of three meters and eighty centimeters. It was placed in 1998 and the work is by the sculptor Matteo Norcia. This element makes the island seabed even more fascinating, already rich in 'treasures' and wrecks < ; /strong> from various eras. The oldest one dates back to the first century BC in 1550 is instead a Turkish boat found together with bronze cannons. Among the most important wrecks is a steamer belonging to the fleet of Garibaldi and the Thousand that sank into these waters in 1864. In the early 1980s, instead, a ship was discovered used for trade in the Mediterranean. It carried about 900 amphorae. Today it is located on these precious seabeds.

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Visit the island of Caprara or Capraia

Caprara Crepaccio, Tremiti Islands

The Island of Caprara, otherwise called the Island of Capraia, is one of the largest in the archipelago of the Tremiti Islands and the fourth island of Puglia. Surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, Capraia is a place not suitable for those who love social life and limestone, in fact it is a totally uninhabited place. For nature lovers and tranquility, it is instead a destination with a special charm in which to spend days unforgettable. The surface is largely rocky and wild, the air smells of myrtle and in the innermost part of Capperaia numerous caper plants bloom, to which the island must the origin of his name. Famous for its coves and coves, so as not to miss the wonders that the island hides, it is advisable to choose to visit it by sea. In the Punta Secca area, dominated by the lighthouse of Capraia, is the unmissable Turquoise Grotto ; it is accessed by boat and is an absolutely suggestive place. Once inside, you are surrounded by reflections and sparkles and the water takes on a brilliant and crystal clear turquoise color, thanks to the sunlight that filters from the entrance and illuminates the bottom of the sea, particularly transparent. In front of the cave, instead, it is possible to admire the Architiello: a frame of massive rock high about six meters, excavated over the centuries by the power of the waves that opens the way to a pond. From here you can admire a decidedly romantic panorama, perfect for taking some souvenir photos. Lovers can take refuge in the Sorrento Grotto, otherwise known as the Grotto of Love, for their particularity amp; agrave; of its colors and its reflections. Hidden in a sheltered cove, where visitors find themselves wrapped in an intense blue color that gives the place a truly magical atmosphere, it certainly represents one of the most ; ugrave; also recommended for those who prefer underwater excursions and the discovery of the creatures that inhabit the rich seabed. Always in the area, between the Architiello and Punta Secca, it is worth being enchanted by the Grotto of Mysteries, to ; #39; interior of which visitors cannot help but hear a series of sounds of natural origin, undoubtedly rather suggestive. The colors, however, remain the undisputed protagonists of these seas; due to the shades of green that the water assumes here, the cave is also known as the Emerald Grotto. In addition to the recognized charm of the caves that the island hides, also interesting to visit is the Cala dei Turchi < /em >, so called because it was used by these people as a basis for attacking the Monastery of St. Nicholas. Protected from the winds thanks to the rocky walls that enclose it, the cove houses one of the most beautiful beaches of the Tremiti, in which to spend a few hours of deserved rest.

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Visit the island of Saint Nicholas

Castle of the Island of San Nicola, Tremiti

Choosing the Tremiti Islands as a tourist destination one is expected - rightly - to find beautiful natural landscapes. But we should not underestimate also the historical and artistic aspect that finds its main expression in the monumental remains of the Island of San Nicola, administrative center (and former criminal colony) of the archipelago. Those who choose San Nicola knows that they find the historical root of the Tremiti: the island, as well as for the natural landscapes, is in fact renowned for its castles, churches, towers, ancient city walls, located especially on the eastern side.

From a geographical point of view, San Nicola is characterized by a rocky and jagged coast with many points overlooking the sea: the entrance route & amp; egrave; the marina to the east, from which it is possible to go up to the town. Next to the pier, the Grotta di San Michele is very special, with its unique shape reminiscent of a skull and water of an intense turquoise color. Torrione del Cavaliere del Crucifix: the tower set to defend the monks is surrounded by imposing walls, like other historic buildings.

On the lintel of the front door there is the inscription “Cotteret et Confriget “, that is, “it will break and he will shred”, reported to the knight in respect of anyone who had violated the threshold. Castello dei Badiali: constitutes the work of further fortification of the island, wanted by Charles D'Anjou under the order of the Cistercians to reject external attacks. The fortress is surrounded by the high walls of the city. It is worth noting a long tunnel whose outlet is not exactly known, probably another escape route for the friars in the event of an attack or secret storage of jewelry and value. Also nice to see is the cd cistern. Sundial, perhaps used to point the time and about 17 meters deep. Abbey of S. Maria: masterpiece of the Benedictines first and the Lateran Canons, then, built in 1045 at the point marked by a hermit (thanks to the appearance of the Madonna) as the one in which to find the treasure of Diomedes.

Perfected a few years later with Renaissance decorative motifs of Veneto-Tuscany origin, it is composed of three naves and inside are mainly found: the wooden cross representing the suffering Christ and the wooden statue of the Virgin and Child, of Byzantine inspiration; the wooden polyptych of the high altar and the well-known and admired Mosaic Floor. Tomb of Diomedes: Hellenic tomb with circular plan founded on the myth of the hero of the Iliad, the founder of the Tremites (also called Diomedee for this). You would have buried the hero together with his commanding staff. Legend has it that, in defense of the tomb, Venus had placed the Diomedeas, the companions of Diomedes, transformed into birds.

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Visit the island of San Domino

Island of San Domino, Tremiti Islands, Abbey of Santa Maria a Mare

The Island of San Domino is a wonderful Italian reality absolutely worth seeing. It is part of the archipelago of the Tremiti Islands in the Adriatic Sea. Beautiful natural landscapes, cozy beaches, woods with typical characteristics of the Mediterranean Scrub, small and large pine forests and numerous rocks around the island. Each area is worth visiting because each one has attractive features and certainly of interest. The Island presents itself as a small paradise in which to find tranquility and serenity in close contact with nature and a beautiful clear sea. And there is certainly no shortage of attractions for those who love fun in company. The island of San Domino offers several attractions such as the “Punta del Diavolo”, a cave whose legend tells of a blasphemer fisherman who in Following an upset about a fishing phase gone wrong, he exclaimed: “Hell! “and immediately after, without seeing anyone, he heard himself answering: “What do you want from the Devil...? '. Another interesting attraction to visit is the “Elephant Rock”. It is a very large rock, about 20 meters high, whose shape is just reminiscent of an elephant crouching with his proboscis stretched towards the water, as if it were watering. Someone with a more poetic soul says: “The elephant is listening to the sound of an unspoiled sea.” A natural beauty that nature lovers cannot miss. Features similar to the Elephant Rock feature “The Haystacks”, dozens of more stones ; ugrave; or less large that all together resemble a host of monoliths. These stones have a pyramidal shape and their appearance recalls, in a very particular way, the haystacks that are stacked in the Italian countryside. One of them has a puncture in which it is possible to sail for about twenty meters. Using a small boat you can circumnavigate the island and visit among other things “the Architiello di San Domino "a real natural miracle! It is a set of rocks, stacks, caves and natural arches placed in a workmanlike manner according to the laws of Mother Nature. Finally, not by order of importance, there is the “Diamond Point”. It is also a peculiarity to be admired. For lovers of natural beauty, it is a very beautiful stone with the shape of a diamond. Legend has it that a very large and priceless diamond has been hidden inside the stone.

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The past that is still handed down today of the fascinating seaside resort of Rodi Garganico

Glimpse of Rodi Garganico

Rodi Garganico is a beloved tourist destination located on a small promontory overlooking the sea, within the beautiful & lt; em> Gargano National Park, among lush forests, coasts rich in caves and a clear and unspoiled sea. Given its particularly mild climate, beautiful scenery, golden beaches and a breathtaking sea, Rhodes is one of the main tourist spots in the region Puglia. In fact, the value of this land has been recognized several times through the numerous Blue Flags, which certifies the quality of bathing water. and shores. The village, probably founded by the Greeks (coming precisely from Rhodes) has undergone numerous attacks and sieges by enemy populations over the years and this explains its architecture, characterized by a defensive style: homes built very close to each other and narrow and steep alleys. The city is dominated by the remains of the castle, with its walls and towers, whose function was to protect Rhodes. What to see are the church of San Pietro, the church of San Nicola di Mira and the church of the Madonna della Libera , which houses inside a Byzantine icon from Constantinople.

Very picturesque and characteristic is the “Vuccolo” district, famous for its history that tells that women looked out to the balcony of the church of St. Michael the Archangel to call (vucculare) the husbands who arranged the networks.

To mention is also the Belvedere, which owes its name to the splendid panorama that goes from the white building of the Capuchin Convent, & nbsp; immersed in the green of olive groves, at the fabulous beach and the fragrant orange groves. Staying in Rodi Garganico means, not only spending wonderful holidays on the sea, but also visiting the city and the villages in surroundings, rich in points of tourist interest.
About 12 miles from Rhodes is famous all over the world, the Archipelago of the Tremiti Islands, which being surrounded by the crystal clear sea and being rich of marine fauna and flora, it is a popular destination for diving enthusiasts.

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Gargano: other suggestions for sleeping

Camping Village Baia degli Aranci

Vieste - Lungomare Europa, 48

e-mail www +39884706591

A natural oasis for you holidays: clear blue sea lapping at a fine beach of golden sand. The Orange Archard Bay, or Baia degli Aranci, is get against a scented green Backdrop.

Hotel i Melograni

Vieste - Lungomare Europa, 48

e-mail www +39884701088

The Melograni hotel a completely new resort development, a short distance from the town of Vieste.Refined and comfortable is designed to assure guests a high level of comfort and feeling.

ROSSEMI

San Marco in Lamis - Via Roberto Rossellini 2

e-mail www +39882-816689

Hotel Gran Paradiso

San Giovanni Rotondo - Viale Aldo Moro N° 125

e-mail www +39882454894

Welcome to the Hotel Gran Paradiso where you can enjoy a “royal” experience… in all respects! Located near the new Basilica of San Pio, the Hotel Gran Paradiso enjoys a spectacular panorama that makes it one of the most enchanting spots in San Giovanni Rotondo. In addition to the surrounding landscape, the Hotel Gran Paradiso is made truly unique thanks to the extreme elegance of all its spaces, from expansive balconies to the pool, gardens, suites, open spaces and reception rooms. This sophistication and refined style is intrinsic to its spirit and evident in every element. The Hotel Gr