Rodi Garganico stands on a small promontory overlooking the sea. It was a Cretan and Greek colony, and Portus Garnae from Roman times. Rodi Garganico today preserves some towers that tell of the sieges and looting by Goths and Venetians.
The city hosted Ferdinand of Aragon and gave refuge to Gioacchino Murat on the run after Napoleon's fall. Rodi Garganico is today a popular seaside destination, equipped with welcoming accommodation facilities and a modern and functional residential complex in the locality of Lido del Sole.
It has a port that provides connections with the Tremiti Islands and exchanges with the Dalmatian coast headlines. The economy is based on tourism, fishing and agriculture, in particular oranges and lemons.
To visit the Sanctuary of Madonna della Libera and the Capuchin Convent on the way to. Why come to Rodi Garganico. For the clear sea and long sandy beaches. For the ruins of its ancient port and the castle. For the bell towers of some churches, such as Saint Peter, Saint Nicholas and the Crucifix. For a walk in the quaint district of the “Vuccolo”.
Written by Andrew Russell - Last update: 23/10/2021
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