Cala del Turco, Sandy beach in Peschici, Italy.
Cala del Turco features golden sand extending approximately 100 meters along crystal-clear waters that shift from blue to turquoise, sheltered within a natural rocky promontory formation.
This cove historically served as a hideout for Saracen pirates and raiders who used this secluded inlet as a landing point during their coastal incursions along Puglia.
Located within Gargano National Park, this beach exemplifies Italian environmental conservation practices where natural preservation takes precedence over commercial tourism development and mass infrastructure.
Access requires taking provincial road SP 52 connecting Peschici and Vieste, followed by a steep hiking trail descending from the parking area near a local restaurant.
A natural cave carved into the rocky cliff behind the beach can be explored on foot or observed from the sea during boat excursions around the coastline.
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