Vieste
A seaside town on the Gargano promontory, known for its beaches, sea-carved caves and the white limestone stack of Pizzomunno.
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Vieste is the easternmost town on the Gargano promontory, in Foggia province in Apulia. The whole municipality lies inside Gargano National Park, so forest trails are close to the sea. The old town sits on a small rocky peninsula with three bays, with a Swabian castle on the cliffs above the water and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, an Apulian Romanesque church. Pizzomunno, a white limestone sea stack about 25 metres high, is the town's best-known landmark.
The coast has sandy beaches, including the stretch south of Pizzomunno and the long San Lorenzo beach to the west, which still has many free beaches. Grottoes and arches carved by sea and wind line the shore, and many can only be reached by boat. Inland, Foresta Umbra is a beech forest with trekking routes and wildlife such as roe deer and owls. Summer is the peak season, from June to September, and much of the tourist activity slows down outside these months.
Vieste in five
- Plan the transfer: there is no train to ViesteThe Gargano is reached by road. Buses link Vieste with Foggia and the coast, and a car makes the beaches and the Foresta Umbra easier. Check the summer timetable.Getting around Italy
- Book boat trips to the sea caves aheadBoats leave the harbor for coves and sea caves along the coast, and summer slots fill. Compare operators and check the weather policy.Compare tours
- Go to Pizzomunno beach earlyThe white rock stands on the beach just south of the old town. It gets crowded by midday, so go early and note that lidos are seasonal.
- Check hydrofoil times to the Tremiti IslandsBoats cross to the Tremiti Islands in summer. Schedules and weather affect crossings, so check operators before you plan the day.
Need to know
- Airport
- Bari (BRI), about 3 hours by car; Foggia also used
- Getting there
- Car or bus from Foggia or Bari; no passenger rail to Vieste
- Getting around
- On foot in the old town; a car for coves and the forest
- Best base
- The old town for evenings, a beach hotel for quiet
- Time needed
- 3–5 days in summer
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh9°Low4°Quiet, closedJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 69 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, closed
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh11°Low5°Quiet, closedFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, closed
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh13°Low6°Cool, quietMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh16°Low8°Spring, quietAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, quiet
- MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh20°Low12°Warm, quietMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 88 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- JuneClear8 rainy daysHigh25°Low18°Warm seaJuneClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 45 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- JulyClear5 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°Hot, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 32 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear8 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh28°Low20°Ferragosto crowdsAugustClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Ferragosto crowds
- SeptemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh24°Low17°Warm seaSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 70 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear8 rainy daysHigh19°Low13°Mild, quietOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberRain12 rainy daysHigh15°Low9°Rain, closedNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 106 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, closed
- DecemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh11°Low6°Closed, quietDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Closed, quiet
Average daily high and low in Vieste, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Vieste
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 8°
- Humidity
- 91%
- Wind
- 24 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Vieste
10:14 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today18°13°100%Monday: Rain. High 18°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue18°15°100%Tuesday: Rain. High 18°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Wed18°15°5%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Thu18°14°3%Thursday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Fri18°13°15%Friday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Sat16°12°28%Saturday: Rain. High 16°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 28%.
- Sun18°14°19%Sunday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 19%.
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Day trips by train
- Peschiciabout 30–40 min by carA smaller cliff-top town with a harbor and a beach.Read the guide
- Tremiti Islandsabout 1–2 hours by boat, seasonalSmall islands with clear water and a marine reserve.
- Monte Sant'Angeloabout 1 hour by carA pilgrimage town with a cave sanctuary, a UNESCO site.
Before you go to Vieste
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Rules for Vieste, checked
- Check entry rules for your nationality on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Wildfires are a recurring risk here, and winds such as the scirocco can spread them. A major fire in July 2007 affected Peschici and Vieste.
- Swimming is partly banned at Marina Piccola, near the lighthouse. Check the signs on the beach before you swim there.
Plan around Vieste
Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guidePeschiciA smaller cliff-top town on the same coast
Read the guidePugliaThe wider region, from Bari to Lecce
Read the guideTropeaCalabria's cliff-top beach town for another summer base
Read the guideItaly by train off-peakWhy a car beats rail on the Gargano
Read the guideBest time to visit ItalySeasons, crowds and the Ferragosto peak
Read the guideVieste FAQ
Is Vieste worth visiting?
Yes, for a summer beach stay with an old town, sea caves and a wild coast. It is crowded in July and August, so shoulder months suit those who want space.
How do you get to Vieste?
By car or bus. The nearest airports are Bari and Pescara, and Foggia has a rail station. There is no train to Vieste.
When is the best time to visit Vieste?
June and September for warm water and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy, and many places close in winter.
How many days do you need in Vieste?
Three days cover the old town, a beach and a boat trip. Five days add the Foresta Umbra and a neighboring town.
What is Pizzomunno?
A tall white limestone rock standing on the beach at Vieste, tied to a local legend. It is a popular beach spot.