Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Gargano Coast — Vieste to Mattinata
Puglia
The Gargano promontory has the most spectacular Adriatic coastline in Italy — white limestone cliffs plunging to turquoise water, sea stacks called 'pizzomunno' and pocket beaches accessible only on foot or by boat. The coast trail north of Mattinata offers continuous sea-cliff walking with swimming stops.
Duration
5 hours
Distance
13 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
May – September
Highlights
- Pizzomunno sea stack of Vieste
- Limestone cliff swimming coves
- Pugnochiuso wild beach
With your dog
Dogs on leash on coastal clifftop sections; beach access at several coves.
