Isole Tremiti, Archipelago in Province of Foggia, Italy.
The five islands of San Nicola, San Domino, Capraia, Cretaccio, and Pianosa form a protected marine reserve in the Adriatic Sea.
Romans called these islands Insulae Diomedae after the Greek hero Diomedes, whose legend remains tied to the archipelago. Benedictine monks built the Abbey of Santa Maria a Mare on San Nicola during the 11th century, turning it into an administrative center for the region.
The Santa Maria a Mare Abbey on San Nicola Island contains Byzantine artworks and an eleventh-century mosaic floor representing Mediterranean architectural heritage.
Ferries from the mainland depart from Termoli, Rodi Garganico, Peschici, and Vieste, with connections running more frequently during summer. The islands offer limited accommodations and restaurants, so booking ahead is advisable for extended stays during peak season.
San Domino holds numerous coastal caves such as Bue Marino and Murene, forming natural passages through limestone formations. The waters around the islands are home to monk seals, occasionally spotted in secluded coves.
Location: Province of Foggia
Elevation above the sea: 70 m
GPS coordinates: 42.11667,15.50000
Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:01
Photo license: Public domain
Southern Italy contains a wide range of historical sites, religious structures and natural areas that take visitors through more than two millennia of cultural history. The region holds Greek temples such as the Temple of Hera at Metaponto, medieval fortresses including Castello Aragonese in Taranto and Rocca Calascio in Abruzzo, and religious complexes like the Santuario di Monte Sant'Angelo, an important pilgrimage site since the early Middle Ages. Underground catacombs in Naples and Palermo, rock churches in Matera and the Cripta del Peccato Originale show the development of Christian art and architecture. The natural environment ranges from marine protected areas like Riserva Marina di Punta Campanella on the Campanian coast to the Tremiti Islands in the Adriatic. Inland landscapes include Parco Nazionale d'Aspromonte in Calabria, the erosive Calanchi di Aliano in Basilicata and Cavagrande del Cassibile in Sicily. Coastal formations such as the Arco Naturale near Palinuro and sea caves like Grotta della Poesia at Roca Vecchia add to the geographic variety. Cities including Matera with its sassi districts, Lecce with baroque palaces and the Quartieri Spagnoli in Naples illustrate different urban developments. This collection centers on the area around Alberobello, whose trulli structures have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
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Castelpagano
40.2 km
Isole Tremiti
20.6 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Monte d'Elio
25.4 km
Castello normanno-aragonese di San Nicandro Garganico
31.8 km
Torre Calarossa
24.3 km
Torre Scampamorte
23.8 km
Cala Spido
465 m
Chiesa di San Nicola di Mira
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Punta del Diavolo Lighthouse
2.2 km
Devia
25.4 km
Cala delle Arene
451 m
Isola di Varano
29.7 km
Spiaggia Lido Cormoran
26.1 km
Lido del Gargano
34.5 km
Spiaggia Matano
594 m
Spiaggia Marina di Lesina
26.1 km
Abbey of Santa Maria a Mare
661 m
Spiaggia di Rodi Garganico
38.4 km
Spiaggia Due Pini
36.9 km
Lido Campomarino
40.5 km
Punta del Diavolo Lighthouse
2.2 km
Spiaggia dei Pagliai
706 m
San Giovanni in Piano monastery
36.6 km
Spiaggia dell'Acquarotta
26.3 km
Palazzo Baronale
37.2 km
Isolotto di San Clemente - Lesina
30.3 km
Clock tower
37.2 kmReviews
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