Gargano National Park

Ancient beech woods, wetlands and the Tremiti Islands in Apulia, southern Italy

The Gargano promontory holds the ancient woodlands of the Foresta Umbra, where some beech trees are 350 years old. The park also takes in the Tremiti Islands archipelago and the wetlands of Lago Salso.

1Foresta UmbraAncient woodland on the Gargano promontory with 350-year-old beech trees.
2Tremiti IslandsAn archipelago included within the park boundaries.
3Lago SalsoWetlands within the park, part of its varied habitats.

Things to do

  • On footWalk among the old beech trees of the Foresta Umbra
  • Try thisLook for wild orchids, including bee orchids of the genus Ophrys
  • HeritageVisit the Tremiti Islands archipelago
  • Try thisExplore the wetlands of Lago Salso
Foresta Umbra
Foresta Umbra
Tremiti Islands
Tremiti Islands
Lago Salso
Lago Salso

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Italy · Foggia Est. 1991 Size 1,181 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

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