Tremiti Islands

San Domino, San Nicola, Cretaccio, Pianosa, and Capraia — not to be confused with the islands of the same name in the Tuscan Archipelago — are the five wild-hearted islands that make up the Tremiti archipelago. Turquoise waters, unspoiled nature, and breathtaking seabeds: these are the key ingredients of the only Italian archipelago in the Adriatic Sea.

Of the five islands, only San Domino and San Nicola are inhabited; Cretaccio and Capraia can be explored on foot, while Pianosa is part of a Strict Marine Reserve and can only be visited with special permits.

The seabeds around the islands are considered a true paradise for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts: they teem with fish of all shapes and sizes and offer extraordinary scenery, including underwater caves, inlets, and even shipwrecks. Several diving routes wind through the waters of the archipelago, which is part of the Marine Protected Area of the Gargano National Park. Some of the most spectacular dive sites are found around Capraia, such as Punta Secca and Cala dei Turchi.
La maggior parte delle spiagge delle Tremiti è composta da ciottoli e scogli, quindi prima di avventurarti per un bagno tra le ripide discese nella macchia mediterranea non dimenticare di munirti di protezione solare, scarpe e cappellino. E perché no anche di macchina fotografica, per immortalare gli scorci più belli.

Among the must-see beaches on San Domino are Cala Matano and Cala dei Benedettini, while San Nicola offers only a few rocky spots for sunbathing. Capraia boasts unspoiled coves that can only be reached by boat or dinghy, such as Cala dei Turchi and Cala di Straccione.
...Cala di Straccione, Sorrentino, and Cala Pietra del Fucile. All the coves and bays of the Tremiti Islands overlook Caribbean-like waters, and the best time for a swim in the archipelago is from May to the end of September — August is generally less recommended due to heavy crowds.