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8 km from Ischitella is lake Varano. It is the largest lake in southern Italy covering 25 square miles. Its square shape is separated from the sea by a 6 mile barrier of sand. The seaward side of this barrier is covered in woods, in which grows pine, eucalyptus and lentisk trees.
It is famous for eels, anguilla vulgaris, which can be found in plentiful supply here. |
Sea grotto Splendid it is the vision of the Gargano's coast that, steep and for most accessible only in boat, is raised stiff on the crystalline water. Bordered of stacks, rich of immense cavities it is inexhaus [ ... ] |
Umbra Forest 16 km from Vico del Gargano is the Umbra forest. It is the largest natural forest of Italy and covers 10.500 hectares.According to local folklore, "umbra" is a traditional umbra word derived from the [ ... ] | other | ||
The lake is joined to the sea by two navigable canals, the Foce Varano and Foce Capoiale.