Beach·Easy·Scenic·Iconic

Isole Tremiti, Foggia

Puglia

The Isole Tremiti 22 km off the Gargano coast are the only islands in the Adriatic within Italian territory — a marine reserve with crystal water, limestone cliffs and a Benedictine abbey fortress (Santa Maria a Mare) on San Nicola that dates from 1000 AD. Loggerhead turtle. Barracuda. The beaches of San Domino are the finest in the Adriatic. Caesar exiled his granddaughter Julia here. Dogs welcome on the beaches.

Duration

3 hours

Distance

8 km

Elevation

+20 m

Best season

May – October

Highlights

Only islands in the Adriatic — marine reserve with barracuda and loggerhead turtle
Benedictine abbey fortress from 1000 AD on San Nicola
Caesar exiled his granddaughter Julia to these islands