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Pugnochiuso
Pugnochiuso Beach
Spiaggia Pugnochiuso
About
Pugnochiuso Beach is located on the Adriatic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 16th place out of 73 beaches in the Foggia region 64.6 km away from its center, the city of Foggia. It is one of the beaches of Vieste settlement, just 10.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and light fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Pugnochiuso Beach shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia di Vignanotica, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Pugnochiuso Beach is located in Foggia within Vieste, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"I have been to many places, but none have left me as spellbound as this beach. The stunning panorama where the mountains and sea merge seamlessly is truly mesmerizing. What's more, you can feast your eyes on the magnificent Gargano caves from here. The water is crystal clear and glistens in the early morning light, making for a truly romantic and captivating experience."
Sarina Rossi.
"The beach offers a splendid location and hospitable service, however, the standard of cuisine and facilities can occasionally fall short of expectations."
Giancarlo Rossi
User reviews
"I have been to many places, but none have left me as spellbound as this beach. The stunning panorama where the mountains and sea merge seamlessly is truly mesmerizing. What's more, you can feast your eyes on the magnificent Gargano caves from here. The water is crystal clear and glistens in the early morning light, making for a truly romantic and captivating experience."
Sarina Rossi.
"The beach offers a splendid location and hospitable service, however, the standard of cuisine and facilities can occasionally fall short of expectations."
Giancarlo Rossi
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Vieste 9.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Mattinata 11 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vieste 0.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Peschici 2.3 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Peschici 0.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Mattinata 6.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Vieste 1.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Mattinata 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Madonna della Libera 3.7 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
Madonna della Libera 1.9 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Madonna delle Grazie 2.5 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Vieste 10.4 km
What to do in Pugnochiuso Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Pugnochiuso Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Pugnochiuso Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Pugnochiuso Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Ristorante I Delfini...• 7 min walk
- Vignanotica Beach• 3.3km
Attractions
- Faro Pugnochiuso• 7 min walk
- Grotta dei Marmi• 18 min walk
- Torre dell'Aglio• 26 min walk
- Grotta dei Pipistrel...• 3.6km
Transport
- FOG• 67km
- San Giovanni Rotondo...• 40.8km
- Calenella• 23.7km
Localities
- Vieste• 10.8km
- Foggia• 64.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Pugnochiuso Beach?
The Pugnochiuso Beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Pugnochiuso Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Pugnochiuso Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Pugnochiuso Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Pugnochiuso Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Pugnochiuso Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Pugnochiuso Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Pugnochiuso Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is sharp.
Is the Pugnochiuso Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pugnochiuso Beach?
The bar is located right on the Pugnochiuso Beach.
There are 2 restaurants nearby.Ristorante I Delfini - Porto Piatto-Pugnochiuso (fg) is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Pugnochiuso Beach?
There are 382 places to stay in the Pugnochiuso Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Pugnochiuso Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Pugnochiuso Beach from parking?
The Pugnochiuso Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Pugnochiuso Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Pugnochiuso Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Faro Pugnochiuso located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Pugnochiuso Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Pugnochiuso Beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Pugnochiuso Beach (Foggia) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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