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Peschici Essentials

Peschici rises from the limestone cliffs of the Gargano Peninsula, defined by its white-washed architecture and Byzantine-influenced old town. This selection covers the Norman-Swabian castle and 13th-century churches like Sant’Elia Profeta. Along the coast, discover "trabucchi"—ancient wooden fishing platforms now housing seafood restaurants—and 16th-century watchtowers like Torre di Calalunga. The list also includes the historic 11th-century Abbazia di Kalena and the ferry port for excursions to the Tremiti Islands.

Peschici Essentials — Map
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Castello

Norman-Swabian fortress built on a rocky spur to defend against Saracen raids. It houses a museum of torture instruments and offers views of the Adriatic coastline.
B

Da Mimí Trabucco Ristorante

Seafood restaurant built onto a traditional trabucco, an ancient wooden fishing machine. Diners eat on timber platforms suspended directly over the water.
C

Il Trabucco

A restaurant situated on a historic fishing platform. It serves traditional Gargano cuisine and fresh catches using the ancient pulley-and-net mechanism.
D

Marina di Peschici

The primary sandy beach located directly below the historic center. It features shallow waters and a harbor for local fishing boats and ferries.
E

Chiesa del Purgatorio

Also known as Santa Maria del Suffragio, this church features 17th-century ceiling paintings and skull-and-crossbones motifs representing the cult of the dead.
F

Chiesa di San Michele

A small historic church located near the castle, dedicated to the patron saint of the Gargano region.
G

Chiesa Madre di S.Elia Profeta

13th-century parish church constructed from local stone. It features a Latin cross plan and houses a wooden statue of the patron saint, Elijah.
H

Abbazia di Kalena

One of the oldest Benedictine abbeys in Italy, dating back to the 11th century. The site includes a Romanesque church and remains of a medieval monastic complex.
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Torre di Calalunga

16th-century coastal watchtower built during the Spanish viceroyalty to defend the Gargano coast from Ottoman maritime attacks.
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N.L. ADRIATICA - Traghetti per Isole Tremiti

Maritime terminal at the marina providing seasonal ferry services to the Tremiti Islands archipelago.
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Cala Lunga

A sandy bay enclosed by rocky cliffs and Mediterranean scrub, located near a 16th-century watchtower several kilometers from the town center.
Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Peschici Essentials
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Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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