CASA IL CANTICO
the surroundings
On the westside of the Promontorio del Gargano lies a plain, the Tavoliere, which forms the connection with the mainland of Italy. The centuries of isolation of the Gargano preserved the very own caracter of the area, notable by the the caracter of its inhabitants, the remains of the ancient past and the very rich flora and fauna of area.
Caracteristic medieval towns at the coast and land inward (Vico del Gargano at the right picture) contribute to a timeless feeling of relaxation.
The history of this land dates back till far
before the greek colonies from around 600 B.C.
In the Stone Age the area was a main source of flintstone.
Medieval castle grounds sometimes containing greek/roman archeological sites (right pictue: Castello Lucera) and a lot of magnificant romanistic churches reflect a rich feodal past.
The natural area Parco del Gargano contains the most rich and divers flora and fauna
of the whole of Italy. A more than 10.000 hectares large wood at 600-
The National Parc of Gargano has its own website:
After a walk in the Foresta Umbra the many restaurants in the area can serve exclusive fresh fish after the Garganese tradition, but you must not forget the pizza's from the real forno's (woodstoves). You will never taste pizza's again back home!
A boattrip to the nearby Tremiti Islands or to the coast-
On the website www.tuttogargano.com you ‘ll find much more information about all touristical possibilities at the Gargano.
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For the lovers of the pure italian agriturismo kitchen this is a real treat and not only for the food, but also for the wonderfull landscape around it:
