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GARGANO EXPERIENCE
The Gargano does not only offer beautiful beaches where to relax.
A vacation in Apulia on the Gargano allows you to explore unique places such as the Tremiti Islands, the Marine Caves of Vieste, or the Umbra Forest.
Here's what to visit during your stay at Hotel Palme Gemelle and remember: you can book all the excursions directly at the hotel with us.
Tremiti Islands
Not to be missed if you are on the Gargano: the Tremiti are an archipelago of charming and beautiful islands, defined by a turquoise sea and picturesque views that enchant. The islands of the archipelago are San Nicola, San Domino, Capraia, Cretaccio and Pianosa. Think that, once upon a time, in these islands stopped the monk seals. Thanks to a day trip, departing from the port of Vieste, you can admire these fascinating and timeless islands!
Le Grotte Marine (The Marine Caves)
The Gargano coast is dotted with caves, more or less large, to be discovered thanks to a boat trip. Some caves are accessible only in this way. Among the most famous caves are the Grotta dei Contrabbandieri (Smugglers Cave), the Grotta dei Sogni (Dreams Cave), the Grotta Sfondata (Worn Out Cave) and the Grotta dei Pipistrelli (Bats Cave).
To visit them you can embark in Vieste and take a tour of a few hours.
To visit them you can embark in Vieste and take a tour of a few hours.
The Umbran Forest
Nature and unspoiled landscapes dominate this place, rich in flora and fauna. The Umbra Forest is located within the Gargano National Park, a protected area to be discovered through trekking trails that seem to transport you into a parallel world!
Vieste
The beautiful white city, called the Pearl of the Gargano, whose center is just a few kilometers from our hotel. Narrow streets, white houses one on top of the other: in Vieste you can visit the medieval town with its alleys, houses and the castle built by Frederick II in 1240, and then get excited with the wonderful view of the sea.
A must-see is one of the most famous symbols of Vieste, the Pizzomunno, a large sandstone monolith that stands sharp along the most famous beach of Vieste.
All the attractions around Hotel Palme Gemelle:
- 900 m: WWF Reserve, Necropolis "La Salata", with early Christian tombs, with cave on the sea
- 6 km: Vieste and its historic center: Civic Museum - Malacological Museum - Cathedral - Swabian Castle and the poetic view of Pizzomunno
- 11 km: Peschici, with the beaches, the historical center, the caves
- 30 km: Rodi Garganico with the new port
- 35 km: in the hinterland Vico del Gargano, the city of Love, with castle, city walls and historical center
- 50 km: the lakes of Varano and Lesina
- 40 km: Mattinata with its beaches, the lovely town and 2 important archaeological sites, Monte Saraceno and Agnuli.
- 60 km: Monte Sant'Angelo, with its sanctuary of the Archangel Saint Michael.
- 90 km: San Giovanni Rotondo, with the Sanctuary of Padre Pio
