Gargano is an enchanting place, a unique holiday destination you will never forget. It gathers beautiful natural parks, unspoiled beaches, breath-taking scenery and cities of rare beauty. There are plenty of different activities you can do to explore the Gargano Peninsula: discover them all!
BOAT EXCURSIONS
Residence Torre del Porto gives guests detailed information on the best excursions to discover the famous marine caves.
Those interested in exploring the coastline on their own will have the possibility to hire a rubber dinghy directly at the
harbour of Mattinata. Not to be missed is the ferry boat departing from Vieste, that leads to the beautiful Tremiti Islands.
DISCOVER THE WILD ORCHIDS
Explore an open-air botanical garden: every spring, from April to May, thousands of colourful orchids bloom in the National Park of Gargano.
The Gargano Area is home to 88 different varieties of orchids, 60 of them bloom in the area around Mattinata. It is possible to admire them both
through guided tourr or on your own, taking advantage of the informative material available at the reception desk.
TREKKING & EXCURSIONS
The National Park of Gargano can be explored across its amazing sceneries and ancient paths with the
Gargano Running and Trekking Park. Its network of over 160 kms of trails of rare beauty allows you to reach
the hinterland from the coast, passing through the heart of the Park, that is to say the famous Foresta Umbra.
CLIMBING
Climbing lovers in Mattinata will have the possibility to take advantage of a wonderful climbing walls
of hard stone overlooking the sea. This facility, offers about 25 paths, which are suitable for both beginners and expert climbers.
Gargano Climbing is the local association that deals with is.
SCOPRI
E-BIKE EXPERIENCE The Gargano Area is a perfect destination for your next E-BIKE EXPERIENCE. Discover Mattinata and the wonders of the Gargano National Park. E-BIKE EXPERIENCES with or without a guide with our partner EBIKE REBEL.
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VISIT GARGANO
The Gargano National Park is also famous for ancient villages called "Borghi", of great historical and naturalistic interest. Among these:
Pulsano Abbey, the Cave of San Michael the Archangel in Monte Sant'Angelo, UNESCO World Heritage Site,
San Giovanni Rotondo with the Sanctuary of Saint Pio designed by Renzo Piano, the stunning ancient Benedictine Abbey of Monte Sacro and the Necropolis of Monte Saraceno in Mattinata.
BEAUTIFUL THINGS...
"Fantastisch verblijf om tot rust te komen bij de start van onze vakantie"
De accomodatie was heel netjes, alles was voorzien. Mooi zwembad. Vriendelijke en behulpzame ontvangst.
Op wandelafstand van een publiek keienstrand.
BEAUTIFUL
THINGS...
"Fantastisch verblijf om tot rust te komen bij de start van onze vakantie"