The whole coast of the Gargano peninsula is sprinkled with sea caves, and beautiful ones.
The sea caves tour was the first trip I decided to have once I arrived to Apulia (Puglia in Italian), and it didn’t disappoint.
A little boat took me around some really amazing caves, entering some, and giving me some great views over the coast.
Heading north to south, from Vieste to Baia delle Zagare (Zagare Bay), and return, the trip took about 3 hours including a short stop on a little beach for some my first swim in the Apulia sea!
I can’t name nor remember all the caves I saw as they were too many, but there are some that really impressed me as well as the little “arches”: natural arches made of rocks on the coasts. 100% natural beauty.
I shot like a million photos that day, and here are some notes/photos from my favorite caves!
- Grotta Sfondata, “Smashed Cave”: so called as the ceiling is open so once you get into the cave you can see the sky above, after a dark passage. What an atmosphere!
- Grotta dei 2 Occhi, “Two eyed Cave”: so called as the ceiling has 2 holes, resembling eyes.
- Grotta dei Pomodori, “Cave of Tomatoes”: so called because of the red shellfish on the sides. So funny!
- La Tavolozza del Pittore, “the Painter’s Palette Cave”: so called for the beautiful colors on the sides! This is definitely my favorite one. Check out the following pic… It’s hard to spot the colors at the beginning but when eyes get used to the darkness… it’s spectacular!
On the way around the caves, there were many beautiful sights and other interesting facts worth naming:
- Vieste, the nearest town, as seen from the sea. The rock on the left is called “Pizzomunno”.
- Beautiful colors of water, algae and mussels.
- Dream beaches! So romantic *aww*
If I remember well, the one above was in the “Grotta dei Desideri” (=The Cave of Wishes). Well it made me wish to stay there!
- Proud sailors showing off their preys!
What an amazing day!
Have you ever visited sea caves like this? I saw some before but they were not quite the same. I am so happy to be working in this natural paradise!
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i want to gooooo
Yalla come and let’s go :)
Wow, what a photo, hun! So glad you are surrounded by such a beautiful nature. That should help you be in a good mood right? :) Happy for you!
Super happy and in a super good mood! It was amazing. Loved it. :)
Beautiful pictures! We need to return to Italy soon!! Vieste looks gorgeous and all these caves… wow!
The whole Gargano area is beautiful, I didn’t imagine it was going to be like that! And I’m Italian… oopsie!
Next time don’t miss it :)
Thnx for posting this – the photos have taken me somewhere I’d not known of before. Great Sunday morning wandering for me w/out leaving the A/C *laugh*
Haha Maria, I’m glad I took you out for a tour :)
Beautiful! Really picturesque!
Those are some great photos. It’s amazing how the geology of each one is totally different. The last time I visited caves like this was off the coast of Spain in some caves that were only fully discovered 30 years ago.
Wow. Just wow. Absolutely incredible sights to seem Giulia.
Thanks bella :)
Wow, I love the shot you took through the rock archway! Looks like a beautiful day at sea :D
I miss that arch! The first time I saw it (from the land) I was like :O *wow*!!!
What a nice cave you here, where is place, someday I’ll visit here..
Cool looking place and some great photos! Well done!
Thanks Brendan, glad you enjoyed the post. :)
that is a stunning landscape. Vieste looks like an amazing town
Thanks Amer! Vieste is beautiful indeed as the whole surrounding area!
Your blog, your photos rock! Amazing I must say, a candy for my eyes!
Thanks Anna! :)
gorgeous. we were in Vieste for honeymoon. it´s really paradise!
Oh wow, sounds like a beautiful honeymoon! Great choice, Richard :)
Those picture is so beautiful and romantic!!!
Amazing photos! I lived in Brindisi for a year and visited some places around but not all of your post, unfortunately.
I’m sure those areas are beautiful too! Next time, don’t miss Gargano. I loved it. :)
wonderful photos….
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Beautiful Pictures all and guess that place is touch to heart.
Holy Cow those caves are incredible looking. Reminds me of Lake Shasta Caves. Very beautiful.
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