Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0884 70 81 23;
www.hotelseggio.it
;
Via Veste 7; d €80-150; Apr-Oct; )
A butter-col-
oured
palazzo
in the town's historic centre with steps that spiral down to a pool and sun-
bathing terrace with a backdrop of the sea. The rooms are modern and plain but it's family
run.
Eating
Osteria Al Duomo
( 0884 70 82 43;
www.osterialduomo.it
;
Via Alessandro III 23; meals €25; lunch & dinner Mar-Nov)
Tucked
away in a picturesque narrow alley in the heart of the old town, this welcoming
osteria
has a cosy cave interior and outdoor seating under a shady arbour. Homemade pastas with
seafood sauces feature prominently.
OSTERIA
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Taverna Al Cantinone
( 0884 70 77 53; Via Mafrolla 26; meals €25-30; lunch & dinner Wed-Mon)
Run by a charming Itali-
an-Spanish couple who have a passion for cooking; the food is exceptional and exquis-
itely presented. The menu changes with the seasons.
TRADITIONAL ITALIAN
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Enoteca Vesta
( 0884 70 64 11;
www.enotecavesta.it
; Via Duomo 14; meals €30-35)
You can savour a magnificent se-
lection of Puglian wines to accompany innovative seafood dishes in this restaurant, which
is housed in a cool vaulted cave.
TRADITIONAL ITALIAN
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Information
Post Office
(Via Vittorio Veneto)
Tourist Office
(
0884 70 88 06; Piazza Kennedy;
8am-8pm Jun-Sep, 8am-1.30pm Mon-Fri & 4-7pm Tue-Thu
Oct-May)
Getting There & Around
BOAT
Vieste's port is to the north of the town, about a five-minute walk from the tourist office.
In summer several companies, including
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
( 0884 70 74 89;
www.navlib.it
)
, head to the Isole Tremiti. Tickets can be bought portside and there are several
daily boats (€14.50 to €20, 1½ hours).
