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Things to do in Carpino Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Carpino Italy. If you’are planning to visit Carpino for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Carpino and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Carpino and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

What To See near Carpino

Foggia (7 Km)

Parco Nazionale del Gargano

The Gargano National Park is a protected natural area established in 1991 and located in the Apulia region, in the extreme north-eastern part, often called "Spur of Italy." The territory covers an area of ??118,144 ha and is located entirely in the Province of Foggia. Part of the park includes the four islands. Here you can observe unique habitat: from the dense and extensive forests to the Mediterranean, from the great karst plateaus to the steep cliffs on the sea. There is also a wide biodiversity of fauna.

Rodi Garganico (9 Km)

Chiesa della Madonna della Libera

So called because inside it is preserved the painting of the Madonna della Libera, donated in 1453 by the Venetians who tried to safeguard as many sacred paintings as possible against the invasions of the Saracens. .

Rodi Garganico (9 Km)

Convento dei Cappuccini

On a hill immersed in the citrus oasis overlooking the entire beach of Levante, is the first Capuchin convent of the Gargano. Built in 1538 following the typical plan of the Capuchin monasteries, it also includes a church. The complex houses in its underground ancient tombs of ecclesiastics and lay people and has a small cloister of great architectural value. Here are preserved fine paintings and a precious bell melted in Venice in 1782.

Rodi Garganico (10 Km)

Chiesa di San Nicola di Mira

Built in 1680, the Church of St. Nicholas was consecrated in 1827 by Archbishop Eustachius Dentice, who deposited above the high altar the relics of Saint Christopher and San Teodoro. Next to the church there is a bell tower more than 20 meters high, of three floors, whose construction took place in two different periods. Until the 17th century the church was used as a lookout tower and was part of the coastal defensive system.

Rodi Garganico (10 Km)

Quartiere “Vuccolo”

The etymology of the name of the neighborhood comes from the Lombard verb 'vuccular' which means' shouting ', 'calling'. It owes its name to the typical custom of the people to call (vucculare) from the terraces husbands intending to work the nets at “Mer'i varc” ('sea of boats'), the name by which the area is still called today port.

Vico del Gargano (10 Km)

Il Trappeto Maratea

Extraordinary site of industrial archaeology, a Gargano oil factory falling under the type “bloody trappets”, operating since the Middle Ages (1300) which tells the scenarios of historic farming Italian and Mediterranean.

Rodi Garganico (10 Km)

Chiesa di San Pietro

The church of San Pietro, located in a charming square, is the oldest urban church. In ancient times it was part of a convent. Precisely for this reason architecture reflects its functional and historical characteristics. In front of the main entrance, the old cloister of the convent is still visible, incorporated into the houses.

San Menaio (12 Km)

Pineta Marzini

San Menaio (12 Km)

spiaggia dei cento scalini

San Menaio (12 Km)

Spiaggia di Calenella

San Menaio (12 Km)

La Torre dei Preposti

Peschici (17 Km)

Torre M.te Pucci

The Tower of Monte Pucci is located in the Municipality of Peschici. Since it is located in front of the sea from the tower you can enjoy a beautiful view.

Peschici (17 Km)

Abbazia di Santa Calena

The Abbey of Santa Calena is one of the oldest Italian abbeys. Built in the late 9th century, it became in medieval times one of the richest and most powerful abbeys in the south. The abbey presents architectural elements of Apulian, European and non-European schools. It is thought that this was an important reception center for pilgrims who in ancient times were heading to Monte dell'Angelo.

Peschici (17 Km)

Baia del Turco

Peschici (17 Km)

Baia di Manacore

Peschici (17 Km)

Castello Peschici

The construction dates back to the 11th century and is located on a high rock overlooking the sea. It was built by the Normans with the main purpose of defending against enemy attacks, especially pirates. Monks also resided in the Castle. Since it was very old, it has often been modified and refurbished over the centuries. Today we can admire a massive and impressive construction in excellent condition.

Foggia (17 Km)

Grotta dell'Arcangelo San Michele

The sanctuary of St. Michael the Archangel includes seven places full of architectural, pictorial and sculptural testimonies of Lombard art, registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in June 2011. Very impressive is the lower level that includes the cave.

Peschici (19 Km)

Grotta di Manaccora

The Manaccora cave is located in the homonymous bay located between the towns of Peschici and Vieste. The cave is considered an archaeological site of international interest and is one of the most important testimonies of the Bronze Age in Italy. Several tools, weapons and funerary kits were found here, as well as the remains of a vast primitive home.

Manfredonia (19 Km)

Abbazia Santa Maria di Pulsano

The Abbey of Santa Maria di Pulsano is a monastic complex built around 591 on an ancient pagan temple dedicated to Calcante. It had remained in a state of neglect until 1129 when it was renovated at the behest of San Giovanni da Matera and the Pulsanese congregation. By the end of the fifteenth century, the Pulsanese Order became extinct and the complex passed under the Benedictine order. The Abbey is surrounded by various hermitages used as a dwelling that was accessed through ropes and stairs.

Are you looking for other ideas for sleeping in Carpino?

Camping Village Baia degli Aranci

Vieste (26 Km) - 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 (26 Km) - 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.

ALBERGO 2 PINI

Rodi Garganico (9 Km) - Contrada Santa Lucia 2

e-mail www +39884/965661

RESIDENZA WHITE HOUSE

Peschici (15 Km) - Localita' Mastrotonno S.N.C.

e-mail www +393490901782

MICHAEL

Monte Sant'Angelo (17 Km) - Via Reale Basilica 86

e-mail www +39884-565519

Hotel Gran Paradiso

San Giovanni Rotondo (20 Km) - 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