Introduction
Italy's southeastern spur offers wild landscapes and a cuisine rooted in both land and sea.
The area boasts 4 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition and 2 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Gargano:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Gargano:
Festa di San Michele Arcangelo
29 settembreMonte Sant'Angelo
Santuario meta di pellegrinaggio da 1.500 anni.
Carpino Folk Festival
Prima decade agostoCarpino · Fondato 1996
Festival folk dedicato ai Cantori di Carpino.
Grani Futuri
GiugnoSan Marco in Lamis
Festival dedicato al pane e ai grani antichi del Gargano.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Gargano represent the excellence of the area:
Blonde and firm orange, cultivated in Europe's northernmost citrus growing area.
Fragrant and juicy lemon from the Gargano coast.
Cheese made from the milk of Podolica cattle raised freely in pasture.
Extra virgin olive oil from Gargano with fruity flavor and herbaceous notes.
What to eat in Gargano
Stale bread with salted water, garlic, oil and Gargano oranges.
Typical dish of Gargano transhumance tradition.
Elongated filled focaccia, specialty of the village of love.
Traditions & Culture
A pilgrimage destination since the 5th century, visited by popes, kings and crusaders.
Patron saint since 1618, protector of orange groves. The "Vicolo del Bacio" is just 50 cm wide.
Gargano artisanal tradition featuring cutting boards, utensils and decorative objects.
UNESCO Heritage
Part of the "The Longobards in Italy" site, a rupestrian sanctuary dating from the 5th century.
Ancient beech forests in the heart of Gargano.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Italy's "spur" featuring forests, coastal lakes and the Isole Tremiti islands.
An archipelago of islands with seabeds rich in biodiversity.
Historical Figures
Lived in San Giovanni Rotondo from 1916 to 1968, a destination for millions of pilgrims.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Gargano are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Monte Sant'Angelo
Custodiscono la tradizione millenaria del pellegrinaggio al Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo, patrimonio UNESCO.
Carpino
Organizzano il Carpino Folk Festival, mantenendo viva la tradizione dei Cantori di Carpino e della musica popolare garganica.
Curiosities
“The Gargano citrus oasis is Europe's northernmost citrus cultivation area.”
“The Via Francigena pilgrimage route passes through Gargano.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1Which PDO and PGI products are found in Gargano?expand_more
Gargano is home to 4 protected designation products, including: Arancia del Gargano (PGI), Limone Femminello del Gargano (PGI), Caciocavallo Podolico del Gargano (PDO), Olio Dauno (PDO).
2What should I eat in Gargano?expand_more
Typical Gargano dishes include: Acquasale garganica, Carne di capra acqua e sale, Paposcia di Vico del Gargano. Each dish tells the story of the territory's gastronomic tradition.
3Which UNESCO World Heritage sites are in Gargano?expand_more
Gargano is home to 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites: Santuario di San Michele Arcangelo (Cultural, 2011); Faggete vetuste della Foresta Umbra (Natural, 2017).
4What are the most famous festivals in Gargano?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Gargano: Festa di San Michele Arcangelo (Monte Sant'Angelo, September 29); Carpino Folk Festival (Carpino, First week of August); Grani Futuri (San Marco in Lamis, June).
5Which natural parks are in Gargano?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Gargano include: Parco Nazionale del Gargano (National Park), Riserva Marina Isole Tremiti (Marine Reserve).
6Who organizes the festivals in Gargano?expand_more
Festivals in Gargano are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Monte Sant'Angelo and Associazione Carpino Folk. These local associations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.