Vieste is a small but perfectly formed town that is located right on the very tip of the spur of Italy's boot. Positioned on the most eastern part on the Gargano peninsula of Italy, in the Puglia region, it is a charming little fishing village that offers stunning views and where you will find a surprisingly long list of things to see and do. Whitewashed buildings crowd up from the soft sand and blue seas of two beaches and the town is strategically placed atop the steep Pizzomunno cliffs.
The result resembles a cross between Naples and Dubrovnik and is at once Italian and a little more exotic. Outdoor pursuits and water sports, in particular, are on offer here for those who seek adventure but there are plenty of quieter and calmer activities as well. As such, it is a location that can cater for families, groups of friends and couples alike. For a dreamy seaside holiday in Italy, all you need to do is browse our vacation rentals in Vieste.
The result resembles a cross between Naples and Dubrovnik and is at once Italian and a little more exotic. Outdoor pursuits and water sports, in particular, are on offer here for those who seek adventure but there are plenty of quieter and calmer activities as well. As such, it is a location that can cater for families, groups of friends and couples alike. For a dreamy seaside holiday in Italy, all you need to do is browse our vacation rentals in Vieste.
The rich, deep and clear blue waters of Vieste make an immediate impact and the town has won many environmental awards for having “the cleanest sea water in Italy”.
In addition, they are also quite calm and perfect for many activities such as swimming, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, or jet skiing.
However, other aspects of the nature that surrounds the town are also stunning. Must-sees are the sea caves along the southern coast of Vieste and the forest called “the Macchia Meditteranea”, with its exotic plants, trees and animals.
There are also plenty of manmade delights. The nightlife of Vieste is vibrant and you'll find a larger scene in nearby parts of Gargano and Puglia is you tire of the local bars.
In addition, they are also quite calm and perfect for many activities such as swimming, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, or jet skiing.
However, other aspects of the nature that surrounds the town are also stunning. Must-sees are the sea caves along the southern coast of Vieste and the forest called “the Macchia Meditteranea”, with its exotic plants, trees and animals.
There are also plenty of manmade delights. The nightlife of Vieste is vibrant and you'll find a larger scene in nearby parts of Gargano and Puglia is you tire of the local bars.
Cultural highlights include the stunning castle, a key structure in the town that was built in 1240 by Frederic II as fortress, the 11th century “Cathedral of the Assunta”, one of the oldest churches in the Gargano area, and the boat tours that allow you to learn all about and experience a little of the history and beauty of the town at the same time.
If you somehow manage to tire of all that, merely taking in the wonderful ambiance and the incredibly lovely surroundings of Vieste is sure to be just the thing the doctor ordered to help you relax, to allow you to recharge your batteries and to ensure a perfect holiday in Italy.
If you somehow manage to tire of all that, merely taking in the wonderful ambiance and the incredibly lovely surroundings of Vieste is sure to be just the thing the doctor ordered to help you relax, to allow you to recharge your batteries and to ensure a perfect holiday in Italy.
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Picture 1: rubatacchini / CC BY-SA 2.0;
Picture 2: rubatacchini / CC BY-SA 2.0;
Picture 3: rubatacchini / CC BY-SA 2.0