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Terrazza Ripa by BarbarHouse

Vieste, Puglia, Italy

Terrazza Ripa is a vacation apartment in Vieste, for rent in the historic center of the beautiful ancient town jutting into the sea. The vacation home has a postcard-size panoramic balcony overlooking the sea.brThe vacation apartment for up to 6 people is equipped with air conditioning, washing machine, electric oven, microwave, TV, iron and ironing board. brTerrazza Ripa, vacation apartment in Vieste for up to 6 people.brThe apartment is a real gem, with its sea view balcony furnished with table and chairs wherebryou can spend the most beautiful hours, admiring the breathtakingbrhorizon, having breakfast by the sea, sunbathing on the comfortable deckbrchairs, lunch and dinner always with the pleasant view of the AdriaticbrSea and the ancient town.brThe interiors of the Terrazza Ripabrvacation home are simple and cozy. The living room is embellished withbrsome sections of the ancient stone vaulting brought back into view. Herebrare the dining room, double sofa bed, armchairs and TV, and the open kitchen beyond an archway, well equipped.brThe sleeping area consists of 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom furnished with a bunk bed, and completed by a shower room.brThe surroundings of Terrazza Ripa in ViestebrThe Terrazza Ripa vacation home is located in the historic center of Vieste,brwith entrance along a very charming pedestrian street, among the mostbrphotographed, overlooking the steep cliffs overlooking the Adriatic Sea.brA truly unique and privileged location to fully enjoy the mostbrauthentic atmosphere of this ancient village protruding into the sea.brFrombrits magnificent terrace, you can admire a unique view of the Ripabrdistrict and towards the convent of San Francesco and the characteristicbrtrebuchet. The nearest equipped beach is precisely that of the legend of Pizzomunno, located about 700 meters from the apartment. The area of the house is well served by clubs, bars and taverns.brbrbr- After reservation, you can fix check-in (from 4pm to 8pm) and check-out (from 8.30 am to 10am). An extra payment of euro 50 is required for late check-in upon request (from 8pm to 12am).br- Upon your arrival you will be required to sign the tourism contract written in Italian language.br- The tourist tax, WHERE APPLICABLE,is not included in the price and will be applied according to the municipal regulations.br- First Bed linen/towels kit included in total price. Optional change upon request at euro 20 per person.br- It is MANDATORY to sort and dispose the waste. If not, it will be withheld penalty fee of 80 euro for up to 10 kg of waste + 50 euro for each additional kg.br- It is MANDATORY to leave the stove and cutlery clean (service not included in the price of final cleaning). If not, it will be withheld a penalty fee of 40 euro.br- The property is located in the ZTL area from 01/06 to 26/09: during this period the circulation and parking of all vehicles is prohibited from 8pm to 7am.br- Air conditioning in the living room and in one bedroom.
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Homerez - Romantic Apartment in Vieste - 40 m² with Sea View

Vieste, Vieste, Italy

Discover this charming apartment with sea views, offering comfort and style for two guests. Perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway. br• Sea view from the balcony br• Modern amenities included br• Parking available (fees may apply)brbrExterior :brThis apartment features a lovely balcony where you can enjoy your morning coffee while taking in stunning sea views. The inviting exterior makes it a perfect spot for relaxation and sunset watching. Breathe in the fresh sea air from your private oasis.brbrLiving areas :brInside, you'll find a bright living room equipped with a comfortable sofa and a flat-screen TV. The open kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, allowing you to prepare delicious meals. The dining table is perfect for cozy dinners together.brbrBedrooms and Bathrooms :br• 1 bedroom: double bed br• 1 bathroom: shower and toilet br• 1 baby cot available upon requestbrbrNearby Attractions:brVieste is rich in local attractions. You can visit the historical center with its picturesque streets and iconic monuments. Also, explore the Gargano National Park for incredible hikes. Don't miss the Spiaggia del Castello beach, famous for its natural beauty.brbrAccess:brGetting to Vieste is simple and convenient. By car, Vieste is several hours away from major Italian cities. The nearest airport is Bari Airport, located about 2.5 hours away by car. Bus transportation options are also available from nearby cities.brbrAdditional information:br- Cleaning, towels, and linens are included in the rate.br- A tourist tax of 1 euro per person per night applies.br- Parking is available on site (additional fees may apply and spaces are not guaranteed).br- Smoking is prohibited inside, and pets are not allowed.br- Parties are not allowed, and the owner lives nearby.brbrLicense number : 071060C200043310brNational identification Code : IT071060C200043310
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Homerez - Charming House in Vieste with Shared Pool and Terrace

Vieste, Vieste, Italy

Discover the comfort of this charming holiday home in Vieste! With space for up to 6 guests, it is the perfect getaway for families or friends. brbr- Shared swimming pool with jacuzzi and playgrounds for childrenbr- Air conditioning, free parking, and internetbr- Restaurant with à la carte menu and continental breakfast availablebrbrExterior :brThe spacious terrace surrounds the home and features outdoor furniture, perfect for basking in the sun. The shared swimming pool, open from April 15 to October 15, is ideal for both children and adults, with a jacuzzi for added relaxation.brbrLiving areas :brInside, you'll find a bright and inviting living area with a comfortable sofa and flat-screen TV, as well as a dining table perfect for family gatherings. The house is equipped with a shared washing machine for guest convenience, along with a kitchen area for cooking.brbrBedrooms and Bathrooms :br- 1 bedroom with double bedbr- 1 bedroom with 2 single bedsbr- 1 bathroom with shower and toiletbr- 1 sofa bed in common areasbr- Baby crib available on requestbrbrbrNearby attractions:brIn Vieste, explore idyllic beaches, Gargano National Park, and the famous Grotta dei Pipistrelli. For culture enthusiasts, don't miss the Cathedral of Vieste and the Castello Svevo.brbrAccess :brThe property is ideally located with easy access to both the beach and town. You can reach Vieste in just 10 minutes by car, and nearby bus connections make getting around easy. The nearest airport is an hour's drive away.brbrAdditional information :br- Cleaning is included in the price.br- Bed linen must be brought by the tenant or can be rented for 7 euros per person on-site.br- Towels must also be brought or can be rented for 7 euros per person.br- A tourist tax of 2.5 euros per person per night will be charged upon arrival.br- Pets are allowed upon prior request for an additional fee of 60 euros per stay.brbrLicense number : FG07106051000015220brNational identification Code : IT071060B500023740
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LIVERPOOL Chalet with garden and kitchen, 4 beds

Vieste, Puglia, Italy

The chalet Baita Liverpool consists of bedroom with large window, double bed and 2 sofa beds, in another room there is the kitchen equipment, bathroom with shower, covered veranda with table and chairs and private garden. Parking space inside the Residence. The internal restaurant is available for excellent typical local menus with fresh fish delivered by the fisherman friend. In the morning we prepare cakes and typical pastries available for a breakfast to be consumed in the appropriate area of ​​the internal Bar. The nearest beach, at 550 meters, is Il Capricorno botanical park houses native and exotic flora, along with an ancient citrus grove within a vast pine forest, there are areas with olive groves, whose centuries-old plants speak of the breath of this land of Puglia. The majestic and generous blades of prickly pear, with purple, orange or white fruits, very sweet and different in taste and aroma, are typical of the area. There are giant capers of the Gargano, with the most beautiful flowers of an orchid, very elegant, which open from the famous edible bud. The bright blue bellflowers, which cling everywhere and catch the eye, the datura from the large bell flowers, pink, yellow and white, with an intense oriental scent, and various species of jasmine, bougainvilleas with rare colors, agapant as fires, Jacaranda and Erytrina cristagalli trees, rare plants from Borneo, South America, Madagascar, Africa. The beautiful Baoinie with big fuchsia, red, white and bilobed leaves, the Choritie with barrel-shaped emerald trunks and big thorns, and beautiful pink and white flowers. The seven-hectare park is a refuge for any sedentary or walking bird species.brAt 900 meters the splendid cove of Molinella. Molinella Beach has a shallow sandy bottom 400 meters long, set between the green and two rocky peninsulas where the sea has carved incredible natural pools.brIn the morning, starting from Villa Carla you can enjoy the spectacle of the sunrise and along the cliff of Molinella approach the Saracen Tower and 4 Trabucchi. Trabucchi, ancient fishing tools, are widespread along the coast from Vieste to Peschici (where not there is a promontory on which one of these gigantic fishing machines does not arise). They are protected by the Gargano National Park and have returned to activity thanks to the preservation and enhancement of the Park, which has adopted them as a sign of respect for the Gargano tradition. The distance for this Trekking route is 60 minutes.brJust 15 minutes drive from the immense and spectacular Foresta Umbre, from the Gargano National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, for the variety of landscapes and consequently of natural habitats, unique in their entirety. Includes delightful villages characterized by typical local white houses, picturesque lakes, fascinating rock formations, long beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, many times awarded the Blue Flag.brbrWithin the Gargano, which is the largest promontory of the entire Italian peninsula, there is also the Foresta Umbra. Hundreds of millions of years ago the Gargano was an island completely covered by forests; when it joined the mainland, forming the famous spur of Italy, it still maintained its island characteristics. Of the immense green area that encompassed it all remained only the Umbra Forest.brbrAccording to some sources, the name derives from ancient Umbrian populations who resided inside the forest, but most probably it is due to the fact that the vegetation is so thick as to pass just the rays of the sun, so the environment is dark and full of shaded areas. The Foresta Umbra is located in the heart of the park and reaches up to 832 meters above sea level with Mount Iacotenente.brThe multiplicity of botanical species includes broad-leaved, beech-woods and many species of flora in the undergrowth, especially orchids. The brown soil of the forest is ideal for growing vegetation. Its very particular composition comes from a unique degenerative process that can last for millennia and involves organisms such as larvae and fungi, which feeds among other things wood.brbrIn fact, despite the deforestation and the fires, nature in this natural expanse is more luxuriant than ever. The beech is definitely the tree that most represents the forest with its thick and homogeneous foliage. Also the fauna is very varied. Among the animal species are certainly to mention the roe deer, very shy herbivorous typical of this area, the badger, the wild cat and many types of birds, among which we find many species of woodpeckers, some predators such as the eagle owl and a infinity of species of passerines. It is easy to imagine how precious the Umbra Forest is for all those who love birdwatching or for all wildlife scholars and lovers. The Forest is also very popular with nature photography enthusiasts, who find in these areas ideas for truly unique shotsbrVieste is only 2500 meters from Villa Carla, you can spend unforgettable evenings in the Old Viestebrfrom :brThe historic center of Vieste, commonly called Vieste Vecchia, stands on a rock dominating the sea that extends from the beach of the castle to that of the small marina through the thin strip of land of Punta San Francesco.brThe ancient village, of medieval origin has kept almost intact the original features, with its characteristic irregular streets, squares / belvedere (open to the sea) and the terraced houses marked in the prospect by small balconies / balconies (mignali) and joined at the narrow streets by small and characteristic arches. Inside the ancient city walls, the architectural fabric becomes very thick and marked by a maze of narrow streets in steps. The residential buildings, churches and building types appear to be compact and massive, almost like a single constructed episode. The south-east part of the village, referred to as the Ripa district extends over the steep bank of the sea, creating a show of incredible contrast between the immensity of the sea and the ancient town overlooking it overlooking it. The Ripa had the ancient function of natural harbor, a real gateway to the city in an era in which the lack of roads made the shift by sea a necessity, making it so frequent commercial exchanges with the inhabitants of today's Croatia.brAmong the many houses stands out for its simple architectural forms the small church of San Pietro d'Alcantara.brbrOf the streets of the ancient village it is worth mentioning, via Judeca, which testifies to the ancient presence of the Jews, with that charm of a small casbah, survived from the times of the Saracen invasions, built with the spontaneous logic of those who thought to weave human relationships over the centuries before building architectures, succeeding very well on both fronts. Going down via Uria you will find the Piazzetta del Seggio, also on the Ripa overhang. The Seat or Seat of St. Giorgio (now a hotel) was a low building, with a square base, on which two large arches opened, and was surmounted by a clock tower. The castle and the cathedral, dating back to the Middle Ages, are the main buildings of the medieval village.brbrA few meters from the cathedral we find the Chianca Amara, a stone / monument on which women, old men and children were killed in the year 1554, during an incursion of the hordes of the bloodthirsty Turkish pirate Draguth Rais. Little frequented during the year, in summer the narrow streets of the old town are populated by bazaars and shops (located in the former stalls) where you can find local crafts (mainly earthenware objects, ceramics and Lecce stone) and various souvenirs and provenance.brHave a nice holiday in Villa Carla
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MIMOSA A Three-room detached house in the Villa Carla Residence for realiz

Vieste, Puglia, Italy

The three-room villa consists of two bedrooms with window, living room with sofa bed and kitchenette, bathroom with shower, covered veranda with table and chairs. Parking space inside the Residence. The internal restaurant is available for excellent typical local menus with fresh fish delivered by the fisherman friend. In the morning we prepare cakes and typical pastries available for a breakfast to be consumed in the appropriate area of ​​the internal Bar. The nearest beach, at 550 meters, is Il Capricorno botanical park houses native and exotic flora, along with an ancient citrus grove within a vast pine forest, there are areas with olive groves, whose centuries-old plants speak of the breath of this land of Puglia. The majestic and generous blades of prickly pear, with purple, orange or white fruits, very sweet and different in taste and aroma, are typical of the area. There are giant capers of the Gargano, with the most beautiful flowers of an orchid, very elegant, which open from the famous edible bud. The bright blue bellflowers, which cling everywhere and catch the eye, the datura from the large bell flowers, pink, yellow and white, with an intense oriental scent, and various species of jasmine, bougainvilleas with rare colors, agapant as fires, Jacaranda and Erytrina cristagalli trees, rare plants from Borneo, South America, Madagascar, Africa. The beautiful Baoinie with big fuchsia, red, white and bilobed leaves, the Choritie with barrel-shaped emerald trunks and big thorns, and beautiful pink and white flowers. The seven-hectare park is a refuge for any sedentary or walking bird species.brAt 900 meters the splendid cove of Molinella. Molinella Beach has a shallow sandy bottom 400 meters long, set between the green and two rocky peninsulas where the sea has carved incredible natural pools.brIn the morning, starting from Villa Carla you can enjoy the spectacle of the sunrise and along the cliff of Molinella approach the Saracen Tower and 4 Trabucchi. Trabucchi, ancient fishing tools, are widespread along the coast from Vieste to Peschici (where not there is a promontory on which one of these gigantic fishing machines does not arise). They are protected by the Gargano National Park and have returned to activity thanks to the preservation and enhancement of the Park, which has adopted them as a sign of respect for the Gargano tradition. The distance for this Trekking route is 60 minutes.brJust 15 minutes drive from the immense and spectacular Foresta Umbre, from the Gargano National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, for the variety of landscapes and consequently of natural habitats, unique in their entirety. Includes delightful villages characterized by typical local white houses, picturesque lakes, fascinating rock formations, long beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, many times awarded the Blue Flag.brbrWithin the Gargano, which is the largest promontory of the entire Italian peninsula, there is also the Foresta Umbra. Hundreds of millions of years ago the Gargano was an island completely covered by forests; when it joined the mainland, forming the famous spur of Italy, it still maintained its island characteristics. Of the immense green area that encompassed it all remained only the Umbra Forest.brbrAccording to some sources, the name derives from ancient Umbrian populations who resided inside the forest, but most probably it is due to the fact that the vegetation is so thick as to pass just the rays of the sun, so the environment is dark and full of shaded areas. The Foresta Umbra is located in the heart of the park and reaches up to 832 meters above sea level with Mount Iacotenente.brThe multiplicity of botanical species includes broad-leaved, beech-woods and many species of flora in the undergrowth, especially orchids. The brown soil of the forest is ideal for growing vegetation. Its very particular composition comes from a unique degenerative process that can last for millennia and involves organisms such as larvae and fungi, which feeds among other things wood.brbrIn fact, despite the deforestation and the fires, nature in this natural expanse is more luxuriant than ever. The beech is definitely the tree that most represents the forest with its thick and homogeneous foliage. Also the fauna is very varied. Among the animal species are certainly to mention the roe deer, very shy herbivorous typical of this area, the badger, the wild cat and many types of birds, among which we find many species of woodpeckers, some predators such as the eagle owl and a infinity of species of passerines. It is easy to imagine how precious the Umbra Forest is for all those who love birdwatching or for all wildlife scholars and lovers. The Forest is also very popular with nature photography enthusiasts, who find in these areas ideas for truly unique shotsbrVieste is only 2500 meters from Villa Carla, you can spend unforgettable evenings in the Old Viestebrfrom :brThe historic center of Vieste, commonly called Vieste Vecchia, stands on a rock dominating the sea that extends from the beach of the castle to that of the small marina through the thin strip of land of Punta San Francesco.brThe ancient village, of medieval origin has kept almost intact the original features, with its characteristic irregular streets, squares / belvedere (open to the sea) and the terraced houses marked in the prospect by small balconies / balconies (mignali) and joined at the narrow streets by small and characteristic arches. Inside the ancient city walls, the architectural fabric becomes very thick and marked by a maze of narrow streets in steps. The residential buildings, churches and building types appear to be compact and massive, almost like a single constructed episode. The south-east part of the village, referred to as the Ripa district extends over the steep bank of the sea, creating a show of incredible contrast between the immensity of the sea and the ancient town overlooking it overlooking it. The Ripa had the ancient function of natural harbor, a real gateway to the city in an era in which the lack of roads made the shift by sea a necessity, making it so frequent commercial exchanges with the inhabitants of today's Croatia.brAmong the many houses stands out for its simple architectural forms the small church of San Pietro d'Alcantara.brbrOf the streets of the ancient village it is worth mentioning, via Judeca, which testifies to the ancient presence of the Jews, with that charm of a small casbah, survived from the times of the Saracen invasions, built with the spontaneous logic of those who thought to weave human relationships over the centuries before building architectures, succeeding very well on both fronts. Going down via Uria you will find the Piazzetta del Seggio, also on the Ripa overhang. The Seat or Seat of St. Giorgio (now a hotel) was a low building, with a square base, on which two large arches opened, and was surmounted by a clock tower. The castle and the cathedral, dating back to the Middle Ages, are the main buildings of the medieval village.brbrA few meters from the cathedral we find the Chianca Amara, a stone / monument on which women, old men and children were killed in the year 1554, during an incursion of the hordes of the bloodthirsty Turkish pirate Draguth Rais. Little frequented during the year, in summer the narrow streets of the old town are populated by bazaars and shops (located in the former stalls) where you can find local crafts (mainly earthenware objects, ceramics and Lecce stone) and various souvenirs and provenance.brHave a nice holiday in Villa Carlabrbr
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BAITA 5 in independent wood, in the Residence Villa Carla, ideal for 4 people

Vieste, Puglia, Italy

Baita 5 is a wooden cottage with a double bed, two single beds, TV, fridge and bathroom with shower, covered veranda with table and chairs. Parking space inside. The internal restaurant is available for excellent typical local menus with fresh fish delivered by the fisherman friend. In the morning we prepare cakes and typical pastries available for a breakfast to be consumed in the appropriate area of ​​the internal Bar. The nearest beach, at 550 meters, is Il Capricorno botanical park houses native and exotic flora, along with an ancient citrus grove within a vast pine forest, there are areas with olive groves, whose centuries-old plants speak of the breath of this land of Puglia. The majestic and generous blades of prickly pear, with purple, orange or white fruits, very sweet and different in taste and aroma, are typical of the area. There are giant capers of the Gargano, with the most beautiful flowers of an orchid, very elegant, which open from the famous edible bud. The bright blue bellflowers, which cling everywhere and catch the eye, the datura from the large bell flowers, pink, yellow and white, with an intense oriental scent, and various species of jasmine, bougainvilleas with rare colors, agapant as fires, Jacaranda and Erytrina cristagalli trees, rare plants from Borneo, South America, Madagascar, Africa. The beautiful Baoinie with big fuchsia, red, white and bilobed leaves, the Choritie with barrel-shaped emerald trunks and big thorns, and beautiful pink and white flowers. The seven-hectare park is a refuge for any sedentary or walking bird species.brAt 900 meters the splendid cove of Molinella. Molinella Beach has a shallow sandy bottom 400 meters long, set between the green and two rocky peninsulas where the sea has carved incredible natural pools.brIn the morning, starting from Villa Carla you can enjoy the spectacle of the sunrise and along the cliff of Molinella approach the Saracen Tower and 4 Trabucchi. Trabucchi, ancient fishing tools, are widespread along the coast from Vieste to Peschici (where not there is a promontory on which one of these gigantic fishing machines does not arise). They are protected by the Gargano National Park and have returned to activity thanks to the preservation and enhancement of the Park, which has adopted them as a sign of respect for the Gargano tradition. The distance for this Trekking route is 60 minutes.brJust 15 minutes drive from the immense and spectacular Foresta Umbre, from the Gargano National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, for the variety of landscapes and consequently of natural habitats, unique in their entirety. Includes delightful villages characterized by typical local white houses, picturesque lakes, fascinating rock formations, long beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, many times awarded the Blue Flag.brbrWithin the Gargano, which is the largest promontory of the entire Italian peninsula, there is also the Foresta Umbra. Hundreds of millions of years ago the Gargano was an island completely covered by forests; when it joined the mainland, forming the famous spur of Italy, it still maintained its island characteristics. Of the immense green area that encompassed it all remained only the Umbra Forest.brbrAccording to some sources, the name derives from ancient Umbrian populations who resided inside the forest, but most probably it is due to the fact that the vegetation is so thick as to pass just the rays of the sun, so the environment is dark and full of shaded areas. The Foresta Umbra is located in the heart of the park and reaches up to 832 meters above sea level with Mount Iacotenente.brThe multiplicity of botanical species includes broad-leaved, beech-woods and many species of flora in the undergrowth, especially orchids. The brown soil of the forest is ideal for growing vegetation. Its very particular composition comes from a unique degenerative process that can last for millennia and involves organisms such as larvae and fungi, which feeds among other things wood.brbrIn fact, despite the deforestation and the fires, nature in this natural expanse is more luxuriant than ever. The beech is definitely the tree that most represents the forest with its thick and homogeneous foliage. Also the fauna is very varied. Among the animal species are certainly to mention the roe deer, very shy herbivorous typical of this area, the badger, the wild cat and many types of birds, among which we find many species of woodpeckers, some predators such as the eagle owl and a infinity of species of passerines. It is easy to imagine how precious the Umbra Forest is for all those who love birdwatching or for all wildlife scholars and lovers. The Forest is also very popular with nature photography enthusiasts, who find in these areas ideas for truly unique shotsbrVieste is only 2500 meters from Villa Carla, you can spend unforgettable evenings in the Old Viestebrfrom :brThe historic center of Vieste, commonly called Vieste Vecchia, stands on a rock dominating the sea that extends from the beach of the castle to that of the small marina through the thin strip of land of Punta San Francesco.brThe ancient village, of medieval origin has kept almost intact the original features, with its characteristic irregular streets, squares / belvedere (open to the sea) and the terraced houses marked in the prospect by small balconies / balconies (mignali) and joined at the narrow streets by small and characteristic arches. Inside the ancient city walls, the architectural fabric becomes very thick and marked by a maze of narrow streets in steps. The residential buildings, churches and building types appear to be compact and massive, almost like a single constructed episode. The south-east part of the village, referred to as the Ripa district extends over the steep bank of the sea, creating a show of incredible contrast between the immensity of the sea and the ancient town overlooking it overlooking it. The Ripa had the ancient function of natural harbor, a real gateway to the city in an era in which the lack of roads made the shift by sea a necessity, making it so frequent commercial exchanges with the inhabitants of today's Croatia.brAmong the many houses stands out for its simple architectural forms the small church of San Pietro d'Alcantara.brbrOf the streets of the ancient village it is worth mentioning, via Judeca, which testifies to the ancient presence of the Jews, with that charm of a small casbah, survived from the times of the Saracen invasions, built with the spontaneous logic of those who thought to weave human relationships over the centuries before building architectures, succeeding very well on both fronts. Going down via Uria you will find the Piazzetta del Seggio, also on the Ripa overhang. The Seat or Seat of St. Giorgio (now a hotel) was a low building, with a square base, on which two large arches opened, and was surmounted by a clock tower. The castle and the cathedral, dating back to the Middle Ages, are the main buildings of the medieval village.brbrA few meters from the cathedral we find the Chianca Amara, a stone / monument on which women, old men and children were killed in the year 1554, during an incursion of the hordes of the bloodthirsty Turkish pirate Draguth Rais. Little frequented during the year, in summer the narrow streets of the old town are populated by bazaars and shops (located in the former stalls) where you can find local crafts (mainly earthenware objects, ceramics and Lecce stone) and various souvenirs and provenance.brHave a nice holiday in Villa Carlabr
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BATA 4 studio cottage, double bed and single sea bed at 550 m.

Vieste, Puglia, Italy

Baita 4 is a wooden studio cottage with double bed and sengolo bed, TV, fridge and bathroom with shower, covered veranda with table and chairs. Parking space inside. The internal restaurant is available for excellent typical local menus with fresh fish delivered by the fisherman friend. In the morning we prepare cakes and typical pastries available for a breakfast to be consumed in the appropriate area of ​​the internal Bar. The nearest beach, at 550 meters, is Il Capricorno botanical park houses native and exotic flora, along with an ancient citrus grove within a vast pine forest, there are areas with olive groves, whose centuries-old plants speak of the breath of this land of Puglia. The majestic and generous blades of prickly pear, with purple, orange or white fruits, very sweet and different in taste and aroma, are typical of the area. There are giant capers of the Gargano, with the most beautiful flowers of an orchid, very elegant, which open from the famous edible bud. The bright blue bellflowers, which cling everywhere and catch the eye, the datura from the large bell flowers, pink, yellow and white, with an intense oriental scent, and various species of jasmine, bougainvilleas with rare colors, agapant as fires, Jacaranda and Erytrina cristagalli trees, rare plants from Borneo, South America, Madagascar, Africa. The beautiful Baoinie with big fuchsia, red, white and bilobed leaves, the Choritie with barrel-shaped emerald trunks and big thorns, and beautiful pink and white flowers. The seven-hectare park is a refuge for any sedentary or walking bird species.brAt 900 meters the splendid cove of Molinella. Molinella Beach has a shallow sandy bottom 400 meters long, set between the green and two rocky peninsulas where the sea has carved incredible natural pools.brIn the morning, starting from Villa Carla you can enjoy the spectacle of the sunrise and along the cliff of Molinella approach the Saracen Tower and 4 Trabucchi. Trabucchi, ancient fishing tools, are widespread along the coast from Vieste to Peschici (where not there is a promontory on which one of these gigantic fishing machines does not arise). They are protected by the Gargano National Park and have returned to activity thanks to the preservation and enhancement of the Park, which has adopted them as a sign of respect for the Gargano tradition. The distance for this Trekking route is 60 minutes.brJust 15 minutes drive from the immense and spectacular Foresta Umbre, from the Gargano National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, for the variety of landscapes and consequently of natural habitats, unique in their entirety. Includes delightful villages characterized by typical local white houses, picturesque lakes, fascinating rock formations, long beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, many times awarded the Blue Flag.brbrWithin the Gargano, which is the largest promontory of the entire Italian peninsula, there is also the Foresta Umbra. Hundreds of millions of years ago the Gargano was an island completely covered by forests; when it joined the mainland, forming the famous spur of Italy, it still maintained its island characteristics. Of the immense green area that encompassed it all remained only the Umbra Forest.brbrAccording to some sources, the name derives from ancient Umbrian populations who resided inside the forest, but most probably it is due to the fact that the vegetation is so thick as to pass just the rays of the sun, so the environment is dark and full of shaded areas. The Foresta Umbra is located in the heart of the park and reaches up to 832 meters above sea level with Mount Iacotenente.brThe multiplicity of botanical species includes broad-leaved, beech-woods and many species of flora in the undergrowth, especially orchids. The brown soil of the forest is ideal for growing vegetation. Its very particular composition comes from a unique degenerative process that can last for millennia and involves organisms such as larvae and fungi, which feeds among other things wood.brbrIn fact, despite the deforestation and the fires, nature in this natural expanse is more luxuriant than ever. The beech is definitely the tree that most represents the forest with its thick and homogeneous foliage. Also the fauna is very varied. Among the animal species are certainly to mention the roe deer, very shy herbivorous typical of this area, the badger, the wild cat and many types of birds, among which we find many species of woodpeckers, some predators such as the eagle owl and a infinity of species of passerines. It is easy to imagine how precious the Umbra Forest is for all those who love birdwatching or for all wildlife scholars and lovers. The Forest is also very popular with nature photography enthusiasts, who find in these areas ideas for truly unique shotsbrVieste is only 2500 meters from Villa Carla, you can spend unforgettable evenings in the Old Viestebrfrom :brThe historic center of Vieste, commonly called Vieste Vecchia, stands on a rock dominating the sea that extends from the beach of the castle to that of the small marina through the thin strip of land of Punta San Francesco.brThe ancient village, of medieval origin has kept almost intact the original features, with its characteristic irregular streets, squares / belvedere (open to the sea) and the terraced houses marked in the prospect by small balconies / balconies (mignali) and joined at the narrow streets by small and characteristic arches. Inside the ancient city walls, the architectural fabric becomes very thick and marked by a maze of narrow streets in steps. The residential buildings, churches and building types appear to be compact and massive, almost like a single constructed episode. The south-east part of the village, referred to as the Ripa district extends over the steep bank of the sea, creating a show of incredible contrast between the immensity of the sea and the ancient town overlooking it overlooking it. The Ripa had the ancient function of natural harbor, a real gateway to the city in an era in which the lack of roads made the shift by sea a necessity, making it so frequent commercial exchanges with the inhabitants of today's Croatia.brAmong the many houses stands out for its simple architectural forms the small church of San Pietro d'Alcantara.brbrOf the streets of the ancient village it is worth mentioning, via Judeca, which testifies to the ancient presence of the Jews, with that charm of a small casbah, survived from the times of the Saracen invasions, built with the spontaneous logic of those who thought to weave human relationships over the centuries before building architectures, succeeding very well on both fronts. Going down via Uria you will find the Piazzetta del Seggio, also on the Ripa overhang. The Seat or Seat of St. Giorgio (now a hotel) was a low building, with a square base, on which two large arches opened, and was surmounted by a clock tower. The castle and the cathedral, dating back to the Middle Ages, are the main buildings of the medieval village.brbrA few meters from the cathedral we find the Chianca Amara, a stone / monument on which women, old men and children were killed in the year 1554, during an incursion of the hordes of the bloodthirsty Turkish pirate Draguth Rais. Little frequented during the year, in summer the narrow streets of the old town are populated by bazaars and shops (located in the former stalls) where you can find local crafts (mainly earthenware objects, ceramics and Lecce stone) and various souvenirs and provenance.brHave a nice holiday in Villa Carlabr
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BAITA 1 studio apartment in Residence Villa Carla 2 beds, bathroom, veranda.

Vieste, Puglia, Italy

Baita 1-2 is a wooden cottage with double bed, TV, fridge and bathroom with shower, covered veranda with table and chairs. Parking space inside. The internal restaurant is available for excellent typical local menus with fresh fish delivered by the fisherman friend. In the morning we prepare cakes and typical pastries available for a breakfast to be consumed in the appropriate area of ​​the internal Bar. The nearest beach, at 550 meters, is Il Capricorno botanical park houses native and exotic flora, along with an ancient citrus grove within a vast pine forest, there are areas with olive groves, whose centuries-old plants speak of the breath of this land of Puglia. The majestic and generous blades of prickly pear, with purple, orange or white fruits, very sweet and different in taste and aroma, are typical of the area. There are giant capers of the Gargano, with the most beautiful flowers of an orchid, very elegant, which open from the famous edible bud. The bright blue bellflowers, which cling everywhere and catch the eye, the datura from the large bell flowers, pink, yellow and white, with an intense oriental scent, and various species of jasmine, bougainvilleas with rare colors, agapant as fires, Jacaranda and Erytrina cristagalli trees, rare plants from Borneo, South America, Madagascar, Africa. The beautiful Baoinie with big fuchsia, red, white and bilobed leaves, the Choritie with barrel-shaped emerald trunks and big thorns, and beautiful pink and white flowers. The seven-hectare park is a refuge for any sedentary or walking bird species.brAt 900 meters the splendid cove of Molinella. Molinella Beach has a shallow sandy bottom 400 meters long, set between the green and two rocky peninsulas where the sea has carved incredible natural pools.brIn the morning, starting from Villa Carla you can enjoy the spectacle of the sunrise and along the cliff of Molinella approach the Saracen Tower and 4 Trabucchi. Trabucchi, ancient fishing tools, are widespread along the coast from Vieste to Peschici (where not there is a promontory on which one of these gigantic fishing machines does not arise). They are protected by the Gargano National Park and have returned to activity thanks to the preservation and enhancement of the Park, which has adopted them as a sign of respect for the Gargano tradition. The distance for this Trekking route is 60 minutes.brJust 15 minutes drive from the immense and spectacular Foresta Umbre, from the Gargano National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, for the variety of landscapes and consequently of natural habitats, unique in their entirety. Includes delightful villages characterized by typical local white houses, picturesque lakes, fascinating rock formations, long beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, many times awarded the Blue Flag.brbrWithin the Gargano, which is the largest promontory of the entire Italian peninsula, there is also the Foresta Umbra. Hundreds of millions of years ago the Gargano was an island completely covered by forests; when it joined the mainland, forming the famous spur of Italy, it still maintained its island characteristics. Of the immense green area that encompassed it all remained only the Umbra Forest.brbrAccording to some sources, the name derives from ancient Umbrian populations who resided inside the forest, but most probably it is due to the fact that the vegetation is so thick as to pass just the rays of the sun, so the environment is dark and full of shaded areas. The Foresta Umbra is located in the heart of the park and reaches up to 832 meters above sea level with Mount Iacotenente.brThe multiplicity of botanical species includes broad-leaved, beech-woods and many species of flora in the undergrowth, especially orchids. The brown soil of the forest is ideal for growing vegetation. Its very particular composition comes from a unique degenerative process that can last for millennia and involves organisms such as larvae and fungi, which feeds among other things wood.brbrIn fact, despite the deforestation and the fires, nature in this natural expanse is more luxuriant than ever. The beech is definitely the tree that most represents the forest with its thick and homogeneous foliage. Also the fauna is very varied. Among the animal species are certainly to mention the roe deer, very shy herbivorous typical of this area, the badger, the wild cat and many types of birds, among which we find many species of woodpeckers, some predators such as the eagle owl and a infinity of species of passerines. It is easy to imagine how precious the Umbra Forest is for all those who love birdwatching or for all wildlife scholars and lovers. The Forest is also very popular with nature photography enthusiasts, who find in these areas ideas for truly unique shotsbrVieste is only 2500 meters from Villa Carla, you can spend unforgettable evenings in the Old Viestebrfrom :brThe historic center of Vieste, commonly called Vieste Vecchia, stands on a rock dominating the sea that extends from the beach of the castle to that of the small marina through the thin strip of land of Punta San Francesco.brThe ancient village, of medieval origin has kept almost intact the original features, with its characteristic irregular streets, squares / belvedere (open to the sea) and the terraced houses marked in the prospect by small balconies / balconies (mignali) and joined at the narrow streets by small and characteristic arches. Inside the ancient city walls, the architectural fabric becomes very thick and marked by a maze of narrow streets in steps. The residential buildings, churches and building types appear to be compact and massive, almost like a single constructed episode. The south-east part of the village, referred to as the Ripa district extends over the steep bank of the sea, creating a show of incredible contrast between the immensity of the sea and the ancient town overlooking it overlooking it. The Ripa had the ancient function of natural harbor, a real gateway to the city in an era in which the lack of roads made the shift by sea a necessity, making it so frequent commercial exchanges with the inhabitants of today's Croatia.brAmong the many houses stands out for its simple architectural forms the small church of San Pietro d'Alcantara.brbrOf the streets of the ancient village it is worth mentioning, via Judeca, which testifies to the ancient presence of the Jews, with that charm of a small casbah, survived from the times of the Saracen invasions, built with the spontaneous logic of those who thought to weave human relationships over the centuries before building architectures, succeeding very well on both fronts. Going down via Uria you will find the Piazzetta del Seggio, also on the Ripa overhang. The Seat or Seat of St. Giorgio (now a hotel) was a low building, with a square base, on which two large arches opened, and was surmounted by a clock tower. The castle and the cathedral, dating back to the Middle Ages, are the main buildings of the medieval village.brbrA few meters from the cathedral we find the Chianca Amara, a stone / monument on which women, old men and children were killed in the year 1554, during an incursion of the hordes of the bloodthirsty Turkish pirate Draguth Rais. Little frequented during the year, in summer the narrow streets of the old town are populated by bazaars and shops (located in the former stalls) where you can find local crafts (mainly earthenware objects, ceramics and Lecce stone) and various souvenirs and provenance.brHave a nice holiday in Villa Carlabr
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VILLA CARLA A Two-room apartment with garden

Vieste, Puglia, Italy

The two-room villa with private garden consists of double bedroom with window, living room with sofa bed for two people and equipped kitchenette, bathroom with shower box, covered veranda on the north side with table and chairs overlooking the main square of Residence Villa Carla, covered veranda south side facing the private garden of relevance of the house. Parking space inside the Residence. The internal restaurant is available for excellent typical local menus with fresh fish delivered by the fisherman friend. In the morning we prepare cakes and typical pastries available for a breakfast to be consumed in the appropriate area of ​​the internal Bar. The nearest beach, at 550 meters, is Il Capricorno botanical park houses native and exotic flora, along with an ancient citrus grove within a vast pine forest, there are areas with olive groves, whose centuries-old plants speak of the breath of this land of Puglia. The majestic and generous blades of prickly pear, with purple, orange or white fruits, very sweet and different in taste and aroma, are typical of the area. There are giant capers of the Gargano, with the most beautiful flowers of an orchid, very elegant, which open from the famous edible bud. The bright blue bellflowers, which cling everywhere and catch the eye, the datura from the large bell flowers, pink, yellow and white, with an intense oriental scent, and various species of jasmine, bougainvilleas with rare colors, agapant as fires, Jacaranda and Erytrina cristagalli trees, rare plants from Borneo, South America, Madagascar, Africa. The beautiful Baoinie with big fuchsia, red, white and bilobed leaves, the Choritie with barrel-shaped emerald trunks and big thorns, and beautiful pink and white flowers. The seven-hectare park is a refuge for any sedentary or walking bird species.brAt 900 meters the splendid cove of Molinella. Molinella Beach has a shallow sandy bottom 400 meters long, set between the green and two rocky peninsulas where the sea has carved incredible natural pools.brIn the morning, starting from Villa Carla you can enjoy the spectacle of the sunrise and along the cliff of Molinella approach the Saracen Tower and 4 Trabucchi. Trabucchi, ancient fishing tools, are widespread along the coast from Vieste to Peschici (where not there is a promontory on which one of these gigantic fishing machines does not arise). They are protected by the Gargano National Park and have returned to activity thanks to the preservation and enhancement of the Park, which has adopted them as a sign of respect for the Gargano tradition. The distance for this Trekking route is 60 minutes.brJust 15 minutes drive from the immense and spectacular Foresta Umbre, from the Gargano National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, for the variety of landscapes and consequently of natural habitats, unique in their entirety. Includes delightful villages characterized by typical local white houses, picturesque lakes, fascinating rock formations, long beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, many times awarded the Blue Flag.brbrWithin the Gargano, which is the largest promontory of the entire Italian peninsula, there is also the Foresta Umbra. Hundreds of millions of years ago the Gargano was an island completely covered by forests; when it joined the mainland, forming the famous spur of Italy, it still maintained its island characteristics. Of the immense green area that encompassed it all remained only the Umbra Forest.brbrAccording to some sources, the name derives from ancient Umbrian populations who resided inside the forest, but most probably it is due to the fact that the vegetation is so thick as to pass just the rays of the sun, so the environment is dark and full of shaded areas. The Foresta Umbra is located in the heart of the park and reaches up to 832 meters above sea level with Mount Iacotenente.brThe multiplicity of botanical species includes broad-leaved, beech-woods and many species of flora in the undergrowth, especially orchids. The brown soil of the forest is ideal for growing vegetation. Its very particular composition comes from a unique degenerative process that can last for millennia and involves organisms such as larvae and fungi, which feeds among other things wood.brbrIn fact, despite the deforestation and the fires, nature in this natural expanse is more luxuriant than ever. The beech is definitely the tree that most represents the forest with its thick and homogeneous foliage. Also the fauna is very varied. Among the animal species are certainly to mention the roe deer, very shy herbivorous typical of this area, the badger, the wild cat and many types of birds, among which we find many species of woodpeckers, some predators such as the eagle owl and a infinity of species of passerines. It is easy to imagine how precious the Umbra Forest is for all those who love birdwatching or for all wildlife scholars and lovers. The Forest is also very popular with nature photography enthusiasts, who find in these areas ideas for truly unique shotsbrVieste is only 2500 meters from Villa Carla, you can spend unforgettable evenings in the Old Viestebrfrom :brThe historic center of Vieste, commonly called Vieste Vecchia, stands on a rock dominating the sea that extends from the beach of the castle to that of the small marina through the thin strip of land of Punta San Francesco.brThe ancient village, of medieval origin has kept almost intact the original features, with its characteristic irregular streets, squares / belvedere (open to the sea) and the terraced houses marked in the prospect by small balconies / balconies (mignali) and joined at the narrow streets by small and characteristic arches. Inside the ancient city walls, the architectural fabric becomes very thick and marked by a maze of narrow streets in steps. The residential buildings, churches and building types appear to be compact and massive, almost like a single constructed episode. The south-east part of the village, referred to as the Ripa district extends over the steep bank of the sea, creating a show of incredible contrast between the immensity of the sea and the ancient town overlooking it overlooking it. The Ripa had the ancient function of natural harbor, a real gateway to the city in an era in which the lack of roads made the shift by sea a necessity, making it so frequent commercial exchanges with the inhabitants of today's Croatia.brAmong the many houses stands out for its simple architectural forms the small church of San Pietro d'Alcantara.brbrview of the historical center of viestebryou have a view of the belvederebrvia celestino viestebrOf the streets of the ancient village it is worth mentioning, via Judeca, which testifies to the ancient presence of the Jews, with that charm of a small casbah, survived from the times of the Saracen invasions, built with the spontaneous logic of those who thought to weave human relationships over the centuries before building architectures, succeeding very well on both fronts. Going down via Uria you will find the Piazzetta del Seggio, also on the Ripa overhang. The Seat or Seat of St. Giorgio (now a hotel) was a low building, with a square base, on which two large arches opened, and was surmounted by a clock tower. The castle and the cathedral, dating back to the Middle Ages, are the main buildings of the medieval village.brbrA few meters from the cathedral we find the Chianca Amara, a stone / monument on which women, old men and children were killed in the year 1554, during an incursion of the hordes of the bloodthirsty Turkish pirate Draguth Rais. Little frequented during the year, in summer the narrow streets of the old town are populated by bazaars and shops (located in the former stalls) where you can find local crafts (mainly earthenware objects, ceramics and Lecce stone) and various souvenirs and provenance.brHave a nice holiday in Villa Carla
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VIILLA PAOLA 4 beds, private garden in the Residence Villa Carla

Vieste, Puglia, Italy

Villa Paola consists of a bedroom with large window, double bed and 2 bunk beds, in another room there is a kitchen, bathroom with shower, covered veranda with table and chairs and private garden with outdoor hot shower and barbecue. Independent entrance ideal for those who bring the dog. Parking space inside. The internal restaurant is available for excellent typical local menus with fresh fish delivered by the fisherman friend. In the morning we prepare cakes and typical pastries available for a breakfast to be consumed in the appropriate area of ​​the internal Bar. The nearest beach, at 550 meters, is Il Capricorno botanical park houses native and exotic flora, along with an ancient citrus grove within a vast pine forest, there are areas with olive groves, whose centuries-old plants speak of the breath of this land of Puglia. The majestic and generous blades of prickly pear, with purple, orange or white fruits, very sweet and different in taste and aroma, are typical of the area. There are giant capers of the Gargano, with the most beautiful flowers of an orchid, very elegant, which open from the famous edible bud. The bright blue bellflowers, which cling everywhere and catch the eye, the datura from the large bell flowers, pink, yellow and white, with an intense oriental scent, and various species of jasmine, bougainvilleas with rare colors, agapant as fires, Jacaranda and Erytrina cristagalli trees, rare plants from Borneo, South America, Madagascar, Africa. The beautiful Baoinie with big fuchsia, red, white and bilobed leaves, the Choritie with barrel-shaped emerald trunks and big thorns, and beautiful pink and white flowers. The seven-hectare park is a refuge for any sedentary or walking bird species.brAt 900 meters the splendid cove of Molinella. Molinella Beach has a shallow sandy bottom 400 meters long, set between the green and two rocky peninsulas where the sea has carved incredible natural pools.brIn the morning, starting from Villa Carla you can enjoy the spectacle of the sunrise and along the cliff of Molinella approach the Saracen Tower and 4 Trabucchi. Trabucchi, ancient fishing tools, are widespread along the coast from Vieste to Peschici (where not there is a promontory on which one of these gigantic fishing machines does not arise). They are protected by the Gargano National Park and have returned to activity thanks to the preservation and enhancement of the Park, which has adopted them as a sign of respect for the Gargano tradition. The distance for this Trekking route is 60 minutes.brJust 15 minutes drive from the immense and spectacular Foresta Umbre, from the Gargano National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, for the variety of landscapes and consequently of natural habitats, unique in their entirety. Includes delightful villages characterized by typical local white houses, picturesque lakes, fascinating rock formations, long beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, many times awarded the Blue Flag.brbrWithin the Gargano, which is the largest promontory of the entire Italian peninsula, there is also the Foresta Umbra. Hundreds of millions of years ago the Gargano was an island completely covered by forests; when it joined the mainland, forming the famous spur of Italy, it still maintained its island characteristics. Of the immense green area that encompassed it all remained only the Umbra Forest.brbrAccording to some sources, the name derives from ancient Umbrian populations who resided inside the forest, but most probably it is due to the fact that the vegetation is so thick as to pass just the rays of the sun, so the environment is dark and full of shaded areas. The Foresta Umbra is located in the heart of the park and reaches up to 832 meters above sea level with Mount Iacotenente.brThe multiplicity of botanical species includes broad-leaved, beech-woods and many species of flora in the undergrowth, especially orchids. The brown soil of the forest is ideal for growing vegetation. Its very particular composition comes from a unique degenerative process that can last for millennia and involves organisms such as larvae and fungi, which feeds among other things wood.brbrIn fact, despite the deforestation and the fires, nature in this natural expanse is more luxuriant than ever. The beech is definitely the tree that most represents the forest with its thick and homogeneous foliage. Also the fauna is very varied. Among the animal species are certainly to mention the roe deer, very shy herbivorous typical of this area, the badger, the wild cat and many types of birds, among which we find many species of woodpeckers, some predators such as the eagle owl and a infinity of species of passerines. It is easy to imagine how precious the Umbra Forest is for all those who love birdwatching or for all wildlife scholars and lovers. The Forest is also very popular with nature photography enthusiasts, who find in these areas ideas for truly unique shotsbrVieste is only 2500 meters from Villa Carla, you can spend unforgettable evenings in the Old Viestebrfrom :brThe historic center of Vieste, commonly called Vieste Vecchia, stands on a rock dominating the sea that extends from the beach of the castle to that of the small marina through the thin strip of land of Punta San Francesco.brThe ancient village, of medieval origin has kept almost intact the original features, with its characteristic irregular streets, squares / belvedere (open to the sea) and the terraced houses marked in the prospect by small balconies / balconies (mignali) and joined at the narrow streets by small and characteristic arches. Inside the ancient city walls, the architectural fabric becomes very thick and marked by a maze of narrow streets in steps. The residential buildings, churches and building types appear to be compact and massive, almost like a single constructed episode. The south-east part of the village, referred to as the Ripa district extends over the steep bank of the sea, creating a show of incredible contrast between the immensity of the sea and the ancient town overlooking it overlooking it. The Ripa had the ancient function of natural harbor, a real gateway to the city in an era in which the lack of roads made the shift by sea a necessity, making it so frequent commercial exchanges with the inhabitants of today's Croatia.brAmong the many houses stands out for its simple architectural forms the small church of San Pietro d'Alcantara.brbrOf the streets of the ancient village it is worth mentioning, via Judeca, which testifies to the ancient presence of the Jews, with that charm of a small casbah, survived from the times of the Saracen invasions, built with the spontaneous logic of those who thought to weave human relationships over the centuries before building architectures, succeeding very well on both fronts. Going down via Uria you will find the Piazzetta del Seggio, also on the Ripa overhang. The Seat or Seat of St. Giorgio (now a hotel) was a low building, with a square base, on which two large arches opened, and was surmounted by a clock tower. The castle and the cathedral, dating back to the Middle Ages, are the main buildings of the medieval village.brbrA few meters from the cathedral we find the Chianca Amara, a stone / monument on which women, old men and children were killed in the year 1554, during an incursion of the hordes of the bloodthirsty Turkish pirate Draguth Rais. Little frequented during the year, in summer the narrow streets of the old town are populated by bazaars and shops (located in the former stalls) where you can find local crafts (mainly earthenware objects, ceramics and Lecce stone) and various souvenirs and provenance.brHave a nice holiday in Villa Carlabrbr
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