A white headland town at the eastern tip of the Gargano, its old quarter spilling down to a coast of sea caves and sandy bays.
Go in May to June and September, for warm sea and lighter crowds.
- Province
- Foggia
- People
- 14,000
Below the cliffs stands the Pizzomunno, a tall limestone monolith wrapped in a local legend of doomed love.
At the table in Puglia
A hot tomato and parsley broth softens pieces of stale bread, finished with extra virgin olive oil.
Brasciole pugliesiThin veal rolls filled with pecorino, garlic and parsley, simmered slowly in a thick tomato ragù.
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva
Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva
Where to stay in Vieste
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When to visit Vieste
Average highs and lows across the year.
Where next
Polignano a Mare
About 130 km as the crow flies. Clifftop old town, Lama Monachile cove, cliff diving.
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