Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ALBERGO DIFFUSO
Albergo diffuso
doesn't necessarily have a direct translation in English, but the term refers to the Italian
hospitality concept that emerged in the 1980s. Designed as a means to revive historic centres in small
towns and villages, the concept allows neighbouring apartments and houses to be rented to guests
through a centralised hotel-style reception. The aim is to respect the integrity of ancient buildings, so
that guest accommodation blends harmoniously into the surrounding streetscape.
Information
Tourist Office
(
0884 91 53 62; Via Magenta 3;
8am-2pm & 5-9pm Mon-Sat summer, 8am-2pm
Mon-Fri & 9am-noon & 4-7pm Sat in winter)
Getting There & Away
The bus terminal is beside the sportsground, uphill from the main street, Corso Garibaldi.
Ferrovie del Gargano (
Click here
) buses run frequent daily services between Peschici
and Vieste (€1.70, 35 minutes).
From April to September, ferry companies including
MS&G Societá di Navigazione
(
Corso Garibaldi 30)
serve the Isole Tremiti (adult €25 to €30, child €16 to €21, one to 1½
hours).
Foresta Umbra
The 'Forest of Shadows' is the Gargano's enchanted interior - thickets of tall, epic trees in-
terspersed with picnic spots bathed in dappled light. It's the last remnant of Puglia's ancient
forests: Aleppo pines, oaks, yews and beech trees shade the mountainous terrain. More than
65 different types of orchid have been discovered here; the wildlife includes roe deer, wild
boar, foxes, badgers and the increasingly rare wild cat.
Sights & Activities
Walkers and mountain bikers will find plenty of well-marked trails within the forest's 5790
sq km.
