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 15, 2025 00:15
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...
Riserva naturale marina Isole Tremiti
347 m
Cala Spido
465 m
Punta del Diavolo Lighthouse
2.2 km
Cala delle Arene
451 m
Spiaggia Matano
594 m
Abbey of Santa Maria a Mare
661 m
Punta del Diavolo Lighthouse
2.2 km
Spiaggia dei Pagliai
706 mIsole Tremiti
1.3 kmL'Architiello
2 kmScoglio della Cernia
1.8 kmArchitiello
3 kmPunta del Vapore
1.4 kmPunta di Ponente
2 kmPunta del Vuccolo
1.5 kmSecca del Cretaccio
959 mIl Falconetto
1.8 kmPunta della Stracciona
1.6 kmGrotta delle Rondinelle
1.7 kmScogli le Zizze
2 kmScoglio del Corvo
2.6 kmScoglietti
2.1 kmPunta del Diamante
1.3 kmGrotta del Sale
1.3 kmGrotta del Bue Marino
2.1 kmL’Acheo guardiano delle isole Tremiti
465 mLa Meridiana
852 mVale dalle Diomedee
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