Routes | Apulian Way

From Margherita di Savoia to Peschici – Across Natural Park “Foresta Umbra”

by Luca | Jun 30, 2017 | gargano, Routes

It is 130 km itinerary that crosses the wet area of Margherita di Savoia with the panorama of the famous mountains of salt. If you are lucky, you will see the spectacle of pink flamingos or herons that make a stop here during their periodic migration to the warm lands.

You must go beyond Margherita di Savoia and follow road signs for Manfredonia on the “SP159” road, then beyond Manfredonia follow signs for Mattinata/Monte S. Angelo and turn on “SP89 dir” road that conduces to Monte S. Angelo.

When arrive in Monte S. Angelo follow road signs for “Foresta Umbra” (SP528 road), go straight following it to the end of the road and will arrive in Vico del Gargano, from this town to Peschici there are only 14 km.

Beyond Monte S. Angelo pay more attention, because it will be a continuous succession of curves – sometimes very narrow – curves, up and down and broken asphalt. Inside the forest, the road will be very narrow with many blind curves. Never lower the guard, take a break, just in the forest there is a bar near info point. Pay attention to the fuel level too, in the Monte Angelo / Vico del Gargano section there are not refueling points.

Enjoy!

Lamps!

San Lorenzo Beach – Vieste (FG)

by Luca | Jun 30, 2017 | gargano, Routes

Vieste is a succession of sandy beaches, for all the length of its waterfront, with bars, restaurants and parasols.

If you want a shady and quiet beach, you need to move about 4,5 km from the downtown and you’ll find San Lorenzo beaches area.

We choose beach named “behind San Lorenzo”. Fine sandy beach, with few rocks both on shore and water.

Those who want comfort, at about 50 m, will find a bar equipped with umbrellas and a restaurant too.

GPS coordinates to reach it are: 41.896456,16.155896

Vignanotica Bay – Mattinata (FG)

by Luca | Jun 30, 2017 | gargano, Routes

Vignanotica Bay is a part of Mattinata town, far 20 km from its downtown and 26 km from downtown of Vieste.

Going there it’s a little adventure, especially by motorcycle, because the road to the bay becomes narrow and curvy and when you go over 2nd private parking for cars (not suitable for motorcycles, his road surface is unstable), the asphalt finishes and you must go down for 100 mt to arrive at motorcycle parking. It’s more easy than it appear. The small natural trail is nearby and conduces to the beach of the bay. It is made of small stones (I recommend wearing appropriate shoes) and lies under a very high cliff. Wonderful view.

There are two bars with sunbeds and parasols, the bar on your right, coming out from the natural trail, has staff more friendly. In my opinion.

Gps coordinates for parking and closer trail are: 41.760501,16.162142

Marina Serra – Tricase (LE) – Natural Pools

by Luca | Jun 30, 2017 | Routes, salento

The view is Amazing! An high cliff falling down in the sea and forming amazing inlets and caverns.

The rock of the bay was dug by human hands, probably to do a tank in which keeping the fishes alive (first example of aquaculture) or to practice the thalassotherapy – widespread among ancients – or it was used like quarries. In the Apulian rocky coast there are many ‘tanks’, from Bari to Santa Maria di Leuca.

Marina Serra is a little village – during the winter the inhabitants are 25/30 – crossed by few streets, but its characteristic is be inside this natural bay, in front of SSO winds and the heights of Calino promontory behind. There are many little coves and caverns to visit, unfortunately few only by sea.

Not far away there is an ancient watchtower, Palane Tower, erected on the coast against Saracen pirates raids, very common in these places in ancient age. Palane Tower is the end of the road that run along natural pools in this little, amazing village of Apulian coastline.

Just a little advice: from half July to the end of August it’s full of people.