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Archaeological/naturalistic itinerary in the Gargano (n.2)

Veduta della torre di Sfinale, Peschici

Waking to reach sites that are otherwise inaccessible, enjoying nature while respecting it, observing plants and animals close-up, living the most relaxing vacation of all

Day 1
This 5.7 km itinerary winds along the border between Vieste and Peschici: starting in the woods of the Reseghetta and, along the trail, you can find a stupendous Mediterranean maquis, beautiful natural landscapes, and archaeological prehistoric and protohistoric evidence of this territory.
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Route Description:

From the Reseghetta take a little path to the right and, after a few steps you will find a fork in the path near a house. Continue straight on as the arrow indicates. Following along the crest of the hill, you will arrive in the zone of the Ripari Sottoroccia - or Under-rock Shelters - dating back to the end of the Upper Palaeolithic. Following the path to the sea, after about 500 m, you near the end of the path and find another archaeological site: a nucleus of four Daune Tombs (not easily accessible) dug into the rock.

Average Duration:

about 3 hours

Route Length:

km 5.7

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Starting Point: Peschici  ( FG )  - Town: Bivio Bosco Reseghetta
Ending Point: Peschici  ( FG )  - Town: Sfinalicchio
 

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Sources: APT Foggia
Updated on: 11/01/2010