Hotels Vieste, Guesthouses Vieste and Residences Vieste

Vieste, an important seaside resort situated in the province of Foggia, is the easternmost city of the Gargano Peninsula. It is made up of a small natural peninsula whose boundaries are marked by two large and appreciated sandy beaches. The town is divided into the rocky spur of Punta di San Francesco, the original settlement of Vieste's village, and the plain of Punta di Santa Croce, where most accommodation facilities, the harbour, numerous hotels overlooking the sea and the most modern quarters are situated.
 
The ancient village, which can be admired from the charming terraces of the 4-star hotels situated in the old town, is dominated by the Cathedral of Maria Assunta, a fine Romanesque building flanked by a Baroque bell tower, and the Swabian Castle, an impressive building erected on a rocky spur falling sheer to the sea.
Those staying at 3-star hotels situated in Punta San Francesco will have the possibility to walk along picturesque medieval narrow streets flanked by white houses and balconies decorated with coloured flowers, enjoy breathtaking views over the sea, visit the ancient Church of St. Francis and the former monastery erected in the early sixteenth century and have a break in welcoming inns serving traditional fish specialities.
 
The well-groomed coastal area, which offers guests targeted tourist facilities and is equipped with charming hotels situated along the sea front, public means of transport to the old town and lively clubs where they can run wild at night, is the perfect holiday destination for the lovers of windsurfing, thanks to the strategic position of the wind-abraded Vieste's peninsula. The most appreciated beaches are the northern beaches of S. Lorenzo, Scialmarino, Sfinale and Sfinalicchio, the so-called beach of the Castle and the fascinating Bay of St. Felice, situated amidst two lush hills carpeted with a scented vegetation.
Higher up, the coast is punctuated with numerous natural caves which are named after local fishermen and are easily accessible by boat. Numerous legends and folk tales developed around these marine caves. Among the most interesting ones is the legend linked to the giant monolith situated on the beach of the Castle. Legend has it that Pizzomunno (this is the name of the cliff), a young fisherman who fell in love with Crisalda, was turned into a stone by jealous sirens who wanted him to be their king and lover. During moonlit nights, he is said to become man again to meet her beloved.