national park
Foresta Umbra
An ancient beech and oak forest at the heart of Gargano National Park, a shady detour on the Puglian spur.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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San Nicandro Garganico
Apulia, Italy · Europe
About San Nicandro Garganico
San Nicandro Garganico sits on the route: 20 minutes from Apricena, 44km from Foresta Umbra.
San Nicandro Garganico is in Apulia, Italy, with about 16,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Apricena, about 12 km away.
San Nicandro Garganico (Pugliese: Sànde Lecàndre) known until 1999 as Sannicandro Garganico) is a small city and comune in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy.
This city is part of the Gargano National Park
The comune is bordered by those of Apricena, Cagnano Varano, Lesina, Poggio ImperialeRead more
and San Marco in Lamis.
In 1945, about 30 Italian members of a tiny Sabbatarian sect converted to Judaism. Most of the gerim emigrated to Israel and reside mainly in the cities of Birya and Safed, although some remain in San Nicandro Garganico today.
It is a commercial city but, especially in the summertime, can become very tourististic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near San Nicandro Garganico?
Within an hour or so of San Nicandro Garganico: Foresta Umbra (44 km), Vieste & Pizzomunno (51 km).
Are there any good drives near San Nicandro Garganico?
The nearest famous roads are Pescara Circuit.
Where is San Nicandro Garganico?
San Nicandro Garganico is in Apulia, Italy, about 12 km from Apricena.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,815
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Apulia
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 41.8384, 15.5654
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from San Nicandro Garganico
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Vieste & Pizzomunno
A whitewashed Gargano headland town beside the towering Pizzomunno sea stack and golden beaches.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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