One-week trip (in September 2014) to Italy – Tremiti Islands – visiting the city of Termoli and the archipelago of the Tremiti islands.
While on board we had to face a strong storm as shown in the pictures.
In the end, I remember Lucio Dalla who was very fond of the Tremiti, where he owned a villa.
Termoli
The night before the ferry transfer to the Archipelago of the Tremiti, we spent the night in Termoli.
It is a beautiful town with a medieval center characterized by narrow streets and by a Duomo (cathedral church) of the twelfth century which stands out for its beauty. The Duomo and a Tower werepart of the original Castello Svevo (Svevo castle).
Cathedral of San Basso
TermoliOn the city walls there are caper plants, beautifully flowered, whichgrow wild.
There is a wide beach, very popular for tourists.
Island of St. Nicholas
We started the visit of the Tremiti Islands from the Island of St. Nicholas, the most significant one from a scenic point of view.
Island of St. Nicholas
Tremiti IslandsThe island is dominated by the Castle on whose top you find the church of Santa Maria. In the church there are a magnificent wooden altarpiece, a beautiful Romanesque floor and an important crucifix painted on a panel. All works date back to the thirteenth century.
Going down, at the end of the visit, we enjoyed magnificent views of the other islands: Capraia, Cretaccio and San Domino.
Island of St. Nicholas at night
Tremiti IslandsIsland of San Domino
The island of San Domino is the largest and the most beautiful one of the archipelago of Tremiti Islands.
The main part of its surface is covered by a nice pine forest. The rugged coast is full of coves.
On the cliff, in the shelter of the lighthouse, you find the nests of a rare species of gulls called “Diomedee”.
Tremiti islands, in ancient times, were also known as the “Diomedee”. The legend binds the history of this archipelago to the mythological events which regard the Achaean hero Diomedes.
Island of San Domino: Cave of violets
Tremiti IslandsIsland of Capraia
Capraia Island (in ancient times inhabited by wild goats, now uninhabited) is the third largest island in the archipelago of the Tremiti.
Nearby there is the small island of “Cretaccio”, located between Capraia and the islands of San Nicola and San Domino.
Capraia is almost flat, with an abandoned lighthouse and a beautiful multicoloured flora.
It is famous the Arch of Lovers.
Island of Capraia: the lighthouse
Tremiti IslandsCaique, the Isle of Pianosa
Unfortunately, it wasn’t a positive experience and I would not suggest it to my readers. Of course, through the contact form, I can provide additional information which could be useful to those who wish to try this experience.
The photogallery shows the caique and Pianosa Island, the fourth largest island.
The island is so low that it is submerged by the sea when it is stormy.
Iend this photo gallery with photos of a strong storm that caught us while we were at sea.
The caique
Tremiti IslandsLucio Dalla and the Tremiti
Lucio Dalla spent his holidays in his villa on the Island of San Domino, located in the archipelago of the Tremiti Islands, for more than forty years.
After the death of the songwriter and singer, in the island you can find several signs of love by the islanders themselves.
Island of San Domino: Lucio Dalla’s villa
Tremiti Islands
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