Peschici

Peschici is a town and comune in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. Famous seaside resorts, its territory belongs to the Gargano National Park and to the Gargano Mountain Community. Geography Peschici is situated on the north-eastern coast of Gargano promontory, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) east of San Menaio, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from Rodi Garganico, and 19 kilometres (12 mi) west of Vieste. The town sits over a karst spur facing the sea, with a height of more than 100 metres (330 ft); the territory features a number of coastal watch towers. Flora includes sectors of Mediterranean shrubland and, in the inner areas, Aleppo pines. The lexicographer Giacomo Micaglia was born in Peschici. See also Apulia Gargano Capitanata Tavoliere delle Puglie References External links Official website (Italian)