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Hiking in the Gargano national park
The Ripa Village is an excellent starting point for those who wish to go hiking in the Gargano National Park, visit the characteristic surrounding villages and board a boat to discover the wonderful Tremiti Islands or the various hidden bays.
Here are all the wonders in the area:
Here are all the wonders in the area:
Rodi Garganico
A short way away from the village is the historic center of Rodi Garganico, one of Puglia’s villages with the most ancient maritime traditions. This characteristic little town stands on a cliff and is surrounded by thick verdant vegetation of olive and citrus groves.
The historic center of Rodi retains its peculiarities as a seaside village that needed to constantly defend itself from the attacks of the enemy coming from the sea; in fact, houses are all leaning against one another, as if they wanted to compose a compact and united formation.
Worth a visit are the Aragonese Castle and the whole area that rises on its slopes. Located in the center, the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Libera celebrates its solemnity on July 2nd with religious rites during the day and a fair of taste and fireworks over the sea in the evening.
Last stop not to be missed is the Belvedere of the city, which offers a splendid panoramic view of the area from the green part to the east and west beaches.
Read more closeThe historic center of Rodi retains its peculiarities as a seaside village that needed to constantly defend itself from the attacks of the enemy coming from the sea; in fact, houses are all leaning against one another, as if they wanted to compose a compact and united formation.
Worth a visit are the Aragonese Castle and the whole area that rises on its slopes. Located in the center, the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Libera celebrates its solemnity on July 2nd with religious rites during the day and a fair of taste and fireworks over the sea in the evening.
Last stop not to be missed is the Belvedere of the city, which offers a splendid panoramic view of the area from the green part to the east and west beaches.
Peschici, Vieste and Vico del Gargano
Near Rodi Garganico and easy to reach from the village, there are 3 wonderful must-see towns.
Peschici is a seaside town known for its peculiar position as it stands perched on a rock in one of the northernmost points of Gargano. The historic center is highly suggestive and is surrounded by medieval walls. Getting lost in its streets is a truly pleasant experience. Do not miss out on the Church of Sant’Elia Profeta, patron saint of the town, and the Castle located right next to the rocky ridge in a point from which it was easier to dominate the whole town.
Vieste offers visitors many places of interest to visit. Vieste, besides being a beautiful town like all the others, still preserves the Cathedral, the Castle, the Trabucchi and the coastal Towers. Here too, the historic center is made up of narrow alleys and white houses, distributed on a rock that juts out right into the sea. While walking through the streets you will enjoy breathtaking views.
Vico del Gargano, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages of Italy, lies halfway between the Umbra Forest and the sea. Vico is reminiscent of a crib and while walking through the streets of its historic center you can notice a wealth of gates, railings, coats of arms, stairways and stone arches that embellish and furnish the town. Thanks to the emigration of its inhabitants, it was possible to preserve the state and originality of the architecture of the place, of which the so-called “monastic cuisine” is a symbol.
Read more closePeschici is a seaside town known for its peculiar position as it stands perched on a rock in one of the northernmost points of Gargano. The historic center is highly suggestive and is surrounded by medieval walls. Getting lost in its streets is a truly pleasant experience. Do not miss out on the Church of Sant’Elia Profeta, patron saint of the town, and the Castle located right next to the rocky ridge in a point from which it was easier to dominate the whole town.
Vieste offers visitors many places of interest to visit. Vieste, besides being a beautiful town like all the others, still preserves the Cathedral, the Castle, the Trabucchi and the coastal Towers. Here too, the historic center is made up of narrow alleys and white houses, distributed on a rock that juts out right into the sea. While walking through the streets you will enjoy breathtaking views.
Vico del Gargano, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages of Italy, lies halfway between the Umbra Forest and the sea. Vico is reminiscent of a crib and while walking through the streets of its historic center you can notice a wealth of gates, railings, coats of arms, stairways and stone arches that embellish and furnish the town. Thanks to the emigration of its inhabitants, it was possible to preserve the state and originality of the architecture of the place, of which the so-called “monastic cuisine” is a symbol.
Tremiti Islands
About twenty kilometers off the coast are the famous Tremiti Islands, also called the Diomedee.
San Dominio, the largest and richest in services, stands out for its beautiful forest of Aleppo pines and holm oaks. The island of San Nicola is rich in monuments with towers, fortifications, walls and cloisters. Capraia is completely deserted as there are no buildings or trees, its surface is covered with a lush mantle of flowers and is inhabited by large colonies of seagulls. Cretaccio is a rock located between San Dominio and San Nicola, while Pianosa is part of the protected area of the Marine Park. The 5 islands therefore form a natural heavenly archipelago with colorful backdrops visible through the crystal-clear water, unique coves with exclusive entrances and caves of rare beauty.
Read more closeSan Dominio, the largest and richest in services, stands out for its beautiful forest of Aleppo pines and holm oaks. The island of San Nicola is rich in monuments with towers, fortifications, walls and cloisters. Capraia is completely deserted as there are no buildings or trees, its surface is covered with a lush mantle of flowers and is inhabited by large colonies of seagulls. Cretaccio is a rock located between San Dominio and San Nicola, while Pianosa is part of the protected area of the Marine Park. The 5 islands therefore form a natural heavenly archipelago with colorful backdrops visible through the crystal-clear water, unique coves with exclusive entrances and caves of rare beauty.
Trabucchi
The Gargano coast is also famous for the presence of the so-called Trabucchi, ancient buildings used for fishing which have recently become active thanks to projects promoted by GAL Gargano and the Puglia Region. A Trabucco is like a small house built on stilts and its construction material is wood. The Trabucco is distinguished by a central wooden pole that stretches over the water and functions as a seat for the lookout of the house that warns the other fishermen once the fish enters the nets so that they can pull the tops and close the network. Walking on the coast and visiting one of these buildings present in other few stretches of the coast of the Italian peninsula is a truly striking experience.
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Monte Sant’Angelo
Located high above all other villages in Gargano, this town offers a panoramic view of the entire Gulf of Manfredonia and the Tavoliere. This place is a destination for religious pilgrimages as it is here that St. Michael the Archangel is said to have appeared 3 times in a very large inland cave where a sanctuary dedicated to him now stands. This mystical and charming town is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. Over the years it has hosted popes and sovereigns from all corners of the planet, driven here by strong devotion.
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San Giovanni Rotondo
Just 20 km from Monte Sant’Angelo, at about 567 meters above the sea level, stands San Giovanni Rotondo, famous all over the world as the residence of Padre Pio of Pietralcina, one of the most beloved saints in the world.
Moving away from the historic center is a mystical place where today the new Basilica dedicated to the Saint is situated, designed by the luminary Renzo Piano, and the Capuchin Convent where Padre Pio lived. Also worth a visit are the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, which houses the tomb of the saint, the great Via Crucis and the bronze statue of the friar. San Giovanni Rotondo is a mountain village that retains its original structure with narrow and steep alleys.
Read more closeMoving away from the historic center is a mystical place where today the new Basilica dedicated to the Saint is situated, designed by the luminary Renzo Piano, and the Capuchin Convent where Padre Pio lived. Also worth a visit are the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, which houses the tomb of the saint, the great Via Crucis and the bronze statue of the friar. San Giovanni Rotondo is a mountain village that retains its original structure with narrow and steep alleys.
Visiting Gargano on a sailing boat
All sea lovers can enjoy wonderful sailing boat trips to visit the coast and enjoy breathtaking views. Beautiful sunsets, dives in transparent waters, snorkeling in search of the wonders of the Adriatic, and much more on board a beautiful 11m boat.
Excursions may take place at night or during the day, and they may be reserved to visit the Tremiti Islands as well.
Read more closeExcursions may take place at night or during the day, and they may be reserved to visit the Tremiti Islands as well.
Tasting of Gargano Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Our village organizes delicious tastings of the local EVO oil produced in accordance with the ancient Gargano tradition. Production is limited to the ancient olive trees, Ogliarola Garganica, present within the Village. The harvest takes place according to strictly natural and traditional working methods, which imply hand picking of olives directly from the plant followed by cold pressing within 24 hours of harvesting.
This is how, following the rhythms of nature and man, our Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced. Purchase thereof is reserved exclusively for our guests.
Read more closeThis is how, following the rhythms of nature and man, our Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced. Purchase thereof is reserved exclusively for our guests.
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