Vieste, a village perched on the Gargano promontory, is one of Puglia’s most frequented tourist hotspots. It captivates visitors with its stunning beauty, nestled in a landscape that effortlessly transitions from towering mountains to sweeping sandy beaches and mysterious sea caves. The guided excursion starts in the quaint historic center, where enticing alleyways wind past traditional white houses, offering staggering sea vistas. It includes seeing the eleventh-century cathedral, dedicated to St. Maria Assunta, situated atop one of the village’s highest points. The tour also features the exterior view of a Swabian castle with a sea-facing triangular layout currently in use by the Italian Navy.

Close to the castle stands the sandy beach and Pizzomunno rock, a 25-meter-tall emblem of the village with an entwined tale of romance.