Peschici, the beaches not to be missed

Peschici, the beaches not to be missed

Perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, Peschici dominates one of the most evocative bays in Italy. Its 20 km of coastline, from the Marina to the Sfinale bay, will enchant you with its incredible beauty. Every single beach is special in its own way thanks to unique features to be discovered. We recommend some of them where to spend your free time during WMOC2022!

MARINA DI PESCHICI, FOR A VISIT TO THE TREMITI ISLANDS

Hovered over the village on the rocky promontory, the vast Marina di Peschici is ideal for families but is also particularly popular with surfers for its exposure to northern winds. On the horizon, you can admire the Tremiti Islands, a Marine Protected Area with an unaltered heritage of flora and fauna along with unforgettable seabeds. From the port next to the Marina you can reach them by ferry: San Domino and San Nicola are the only inhabited ones, in Capraia the most beautiful dives in the Mediterranean await you, you will visit Cretaccio on foot, while access to Pianosa is not allowed because it’s an Integral Marine Reserve.

MANNACORA BAY, FOR A DIVE INTO HISTORY

From the Peschici center, even on foot, you can easily reach the Mannacora Bay, with its soft and golden sand. Along its eastern side, there is the Grottone di Manaccora: the large natural cavity was used since the Bronze Age as a place of worship, as a burial ground but also as a residence, as evidenced by the numerous archaeological finds. From the archaeological site, you can take a pedestrian path to get to the necropolis at the top of the ridge, where you can also visit the Manaccora Trabucco.

ZAIANA BAY, FOR WHO IS SEARCHING FOR EMOTIONS

If you are looking for adrenaline-pumping experiences, Zaiana bay is perfect for you. A few km from Peschici, partly free and partly equipped, this beach is much loved by the bravest divers who take advantage of the natural springboards that dot the cliff. A corner of paradise, enclosed between two rocky points, which will enchant you with its crystalline waters, sandy bottoms, and fine sand, reachable through a path in the Mediterranean scrub. After the daytime tranquility, during the evening turns into a meeting place under the stars especially for young people.

SFINALE BEACH, FOR RELAXED LOVERS

The Sfinale bay appears like a long strip of sand, an oasis on the border between the town that welcomes it and Vieste. It’s one of the favorite beaches of the residents, who have identified the symbol in a dilapidated tower on the tip to the east. The deep feeling of harmony that it gives to visitors is also linked to the naturalistic heritage, characterized by the presence of sandy dunes.

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