On the olive oil road

Walking through ancient olive grove

Period: October- November

A tour focus on the most important element of Mediterranean Diet: Extra Virgin Olive Oil. A pleasant walk between ancient olive trees and old mill, which will reveal the secrets of collection and innovative processing techniques of production.

Starting with a visit to a biological farm in the hinterland of Mattinata to participate in the olive harvest and to assist at the stage of milling ,it will ends to an oil mill for tasting. A wonderful experience to taste and smell the original Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Between the sea

and mountains

Period: from April to October

For hiking and biking lovers Gargano offers many trails with picturesque vegetation and scenery. Through unusual panoramic routes along the coastline, you can reach the heart of the Gargano National Park, between the Mediterranean scents and the most typical inland . Will find yourself immersed between the tall monumental trees in the heart of the Umbra Forest and the Mediterranean marquis. Do not miss a stop at one of farmhouses for a biologic aperitif with typical products!

 Between most fascinating paths are reported the one of Monte Saraceno, which crosses a Necropolis Dauna with over 500 tombs visible and Sentiero Natura as well, which runs along the famous bays Vignanotica and Zagare.

Easy cook:

tradition and innovation

Cooking master of Apulian cuisine

Period: March-May and October-December

To catch the secrets and the authenticity of our cuisine you can take part in one of cook classes with our Chef. Every season is the right one to come and visit Gargano and to improve your cooking knowledge. From Spring until the end of Autumn, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil will be the owner of Apulian table, essential ingredient of every traditional dishes recipes that our Chef will prepare for you.

Discovering the wild

orchids

Period: from April to May

An opportunity to admire the evocative flowering of wild orchids that reach its peak during the months of April and May with amazing colors. Out of 90 species of wild  orchids surveyed, in the Gargano National Park and in Mattinata area there are about 65 of them. A lovely nature trail that runs along the path to reach Monte Sacro, guardian of the ruins of the Benedictine Abbey" SS. Trinita" dating back to the eleventh century. Discover the charm of these flowers surrounded by an unspoiled paradise.

Manfredonia:

the suevian castle

Santa Maria di Siponto: San Leonardo

Period: All year round

Do not miss the visit of Suevian Castle of Manfredonia, result of the alternating dynasties and denominations. The fortress is today the location of the National Archaeological Museum of Manfredonia, where you can visit different exhibitions of Neolithic archaeological artifacts. Of particular interest is the collection of stelae daune, schematic representation of the human figure and the wonderful civilization of the Dauni. To continue the Road of Pilgrims a must is a visit to the Basilica of St. Mary and St. Leonard of Siponto, where every year on the occasion of the summer solstice of June 21 a ray of sunlight filters through the gnomonic hole throws down a luminous corona in a clockwise direction at the centre of the two pillars.