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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