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Monte Gargano is a mountain in Apulia, Italy forming the backbone of the peninsula Promontorio del Gargano on the Adriatic Sea. Most of the upland area, about 1,200 km² above the development along the coasts and in the lower valleys, is now part of a national park, the Parco nazionale del Gargano, founded in 1995. It is administratively part of the Province of Foggia.
Gargano is a peninsula partly mountainous and partly covered by the remains of an ancient forest, Foresta Umbra.
The coast of Gargano is rich in beaches and tourist facilities. In the north are two major salt lakes Varano and Lesina. The National Park of Gargano is one of the few national protected areas. It is one of the most appreciated areas, unique for the decrease of fires and for the politics of environmental awareness.
On the coast there are San Nicandro Garganico, Carpino, Ischitella, Rodi Garganico, Lido del Sole, San Menaio, Peschici, Vieste, Mattinata and Manfredonia.
In this area you find also Tremiti Islands.
It is an archipelago north of the Gargano Peninsula. It forms part of the Gargano national park (Parco Nazionale del Gargano.
The islands are now an important tourist attraction - due to the clear waters surrounding them.
Events/Places of interest
Isole Tremiti
Parco Nazionale del Gargano
Foresta Umbra
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