1. FAMILIES with children.

WHY?

Gargano is a fantastic place to explore and to contemplate nature. There are not many attractions for children here. Yes, there are beaches, but they are mostly paid or difficult to access. Hotels are not the big ones with slides and swimming pools, but rather boutique guesthouses or private lodgings. This intimate atmosphere is more couples-friendly than for families with children.

SOLUTION:

Look for a camping site with little houses to rent. I can recommend: Mattinata Camping.
Such camping offers direct access to the beach, football fields and a lot of company!
The bathrooms are shared and in the evenings it can be loud, but if you're looking for a cheerful atmosphere, you will certainly not be disappointed!

2. Explorers of the wild beaches.

SOLUTION:

Motorboat or pontoon with a motor. Unfortunately, renting them is not cheap, prices start from 80 euros for half a day and you have to know how to drive them or hire a captain!

3. Water sports enthusiasts.

WHY?

On the peninsula it is difficult to find a water equipment rental, unless you sleep in an expensive hotel, then you can rent for example a kayak for an additional fee.

4. People with travel sicknesS.

SOLUTION:

It is advices to take pills to prevent feeling sick.

5. Party people.

WHY?

There are no clubs in small Italian towns. There are also no beach parties. Italians spend the evenings eating dinner and sometimes drinking large amounts of wine. Their hot temper gives an outlet during conversations and hours of meetings with family and friends at the table.

SOLUTION:

It's worth looking for accommodation in Manfredonia, which is a larger city and offers various types of entertainment, including a funfair. It is situated by the sea and it's easy to reach other places on the peninsula from there.
What's more ach of the cities and towns in Gargano has its patron = guardian, and when it is his name day, the residents organize grand celebrations and party during whole weekend. In Manfredonia this is the last weekend of August, so make sure not to miss it!

6. Online freaks:

SOLUTION:

You can buy a SIM card with mobile internet. Prices range from 15 to 30 euros, depending on the offer of the package. The most popular phone networks are TIM, Vodafone and Wind, but even with an Italian card, signal can be lost.

7. Expecting good quality at a reasonable price.

If you fit into any of the above descriptions, you have two options: either you think about another place for your vacation, or try to implement the solutions that I propose. I think Gargano is a fantastic place, but if you have a small budget, it is perfect for 2-3 days stay focused mainly on visiting charming towns and admiring nature. Although I haven't been able to accomplish many of the planned things, the adventures that have happened to me will stay in my memory for a long time! I can't call this trip a disappointment, because at the end it captivated me with its atmosphere and I can honestly say that I would like to go back there. But I would definitely choose to go there again out of season :)

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