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Vieste

The town of Vieste
It 's the easternmost city of the Gargano promontory, bounded by two long sandy beaches, and is a popular destination for tourists from all parts of Europe. In the flat part of the peninsula lies the quarter century and modern, while perched on the rocky hill is the picturesque old town, typical of the medieval period, characterized by narrow streets and not aligned, whose homes with traditional external staircases (mignali) are combined from time to time by slender arches buttress.
It has a population of over 13 thousand inhabitants, which in most of the year is devoted to farming and seafaring. Since 1963, international tourism has been a great boost and all along the coast, where alternate wide quiet beaches and coves are many camping sites and hotels that welcome thousands of tourists and offer them a serene and healthy holiday. Moreover, land, sea and in very advanced subject to the winds, grants for windsurfing, joy and pleasure of sailing in the immensity of the sea.
The Town Council and the Tourist Office and Tourism organize cultural events, folk and film (concerts of classical and popular music, theater and dance performances, film screenings with the presence of actors, exhibitions of paintings and crafts, etc.. ), to enliven the evenings visitors.
The holidaymaker who loves traveling and is keen to learn about other environments, can join in group tours and visit the fascinating sea caves along the southern coast of Vieste, the fascinating islands tremors, the grotto of St. Mount St. Michael in Angel or the tomb of St. Padre Pio Giovanni Rotondo, the caves of Castellana and the Fasano Safari Park or move with family and friends for a picnic in the nearby Umbrian Forest.
Vieste attractions