Tremiti Islands

The Tremiti Islands, located in the Adriatic north of the Gargano Peninsula and part of the Gargano National Park, is a little-known archipelago named after seismic activity (termite means earthquakes). San Nicola is the most inhabited, while San Domingo, which has the only sandy beach, Cala delle Arene, is the best developed for tourists. Capraia, Cretaccio, and Pianosa, the smaller islands, are deserted.

A boat tour of the islands, with stops at secluded coves and snorkeling spots, is a great way to see the islands. Divers have long kept the islands a secret. Under the sea, there are caverns, rock formations, black coral, World War II airplane wreckage, and even a statue of Padre Pio, a celebrated 20th-century saint from that region. Some of the established underwater nature pathways are also accessible to snorkelers.

Water sports and walking paths are the most popular activities on the Tremiti Islands, although there are a few attractions to visit in the cities, including the Abbey of Santa Maria al Mare and a powerful fortress on San Nicola.