Just a few, but what a few! Puglia’s islands are little spots of heaven. The beaches are similar to tropical paradises, the sea is so blue there’s nowhere more beautiful. The islands off Puglia are well worth a visit.
The Tremiti islands are an archipelago in the Adriatic Sea, found about 20 kilometres north of the Gargano promontory. It’s a real treasure trove of unspoilt nature and biodiversity. The islands are a protected marine reserve. The clean sea has been awarded Blue Flag status many times, and the coast – with characteristic rocky bays, reefs, and beautiful coves, deserves to be admired.
Discover a few curiosities about the beautiful Puglian Islands.
Of course, fish is the local speciality! Grilled prawns and lobster, fish stew, spaghetti alla vongole are popular. But also scescille, a typical dish from the islands should be tried.
It’s strange but true; the inhabitants of the Tremiti Islands don’t speak a Puglian dialect, but a Neapolitan one – Ischian to be precise. Why? In 1843 Ferdinand II populated the island with fishermen from Ischia.
San Domino was also known as “the island of Lucio Dalla”. The famous singer-songwriter composed some of his most famous songs here.
This is a small archipelago off the coast of Taranto. Sandy beaches, rocky coves and lush Mediterranean vegetation await!
It’s impossible to leave out these last two jewel-like islands in Puglia, both of which are caressed by the Ionian Sea.
This flat patch of land is close to Gallipoli and can only be visited on a guided tour. Or you could take a trip around it by boat, or you could go snorkelling or diving and get to know the seafloor. If you’re staying in Gallipoli during your holiday, don’t miss this charming spot.
A small, green atoll that’s surrounded by astonishingly coloured waters, golden sand, and seabeds teeming with flora and fauna. The Isola dei Conigli is charming. Close to Porto Cesareo, you can reach the island with one of the boats from the port, or you can even swim there!
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