Gargano National Park

Gargano is a national park located in one of the Italian regions of Puglia, which is a magnificent mountain range consisting of several peaks. The reserve is located near the Adriatic Sea, and it is often remembered as the "spur of the Italian boot." In addition to the Gargano Rock, the reserve also owns the Tremiti Islands, which have been diligently protected by the country since 1977.

The name of the islands is associated with the earthquakes characteristic of this territory, which sounds like "terremoti" in their native language. Under the rule of Benito Mussolini, these lands were associated with the burial of political prisoners, as well as the exile of homosexuals. Back in 1783, a colony was built here by the ruling king. In 1911, it was inhabited by more than a thousand Libyans who did not submit to the current regime in the country.

The attraction of the national reserve is the Gargano Mountain located here, which is famous for the Church of St. Michael the Archangel. According to legend, the archangel repeatedly appeared to the people in this place. Nowadays, many believers from different countries come to this sacred place.

The Gargano National Reserve has an unusually beautiful coastline with sandy beaches and mirror-clear sea water. San Domino Island is the most visited among tourists, as it has the most developed infrastructure. The island of San Nicola is considered to be one of the most crowded. There is a monastery on it, where a monk named Nikola was buried. According to legend, when trying to move the remains of a monk to another place, a strong wind begins. Capraia, Cretaccio and Pianosa are uninhabited islands that are included in the reserve area.

They simply enchant the local landscapes, filled with sandy shores, pine perennial forests, and mighty cliffs with stone arches.

The ecosystem of the Apennine deciduous forest passes through the territory of the Gargano Park. Forests are green on the mountain slopes, where you can observe century-old oaks and beeches.

Tourism in this Gargano National Park is very developed. It offers excellent hotels, restaurants, and campgrounds. In the mountain villages, you can observe a variety of celebrations that are held annually.

You can get to this wonderful place by train or bus from the nearby cities of Foggia and Bari, where it is easy to fly by plane.