Why this campsite
✔ The layout is a natural amphitheatre with panoramic sea views.
✔ Private beach – Walk straight from your accommodation to the sandy bay.
✔ Shallow sea – Choose the sheltered bays for relaxed family swimming.
✔ Windsurfing school – Book lessons and discover the Adriatic from the water.
✔ Natural setting – Choose shaded pitches beneath pine and eucalyptus trees.
✔ Vieste nearby – Drive or walk into town for dinner and sightseeing.
✔ Family animation – Visit during summer for children's daytime entertainment.
✔ On-site restaurant – Enjoy Puglian and Mediterranean dishes without leaving.
✔ Sports facilities – Try beach volleyball, table tennis, fitness and cycling.
✔ Excursions to Vieste, Umbra Forest and the Tremiti Islands are so easy.
Notes
Address: Località Defensola, C.P. 339, 71019 Vieste (FG), Italy.
Coordinates: 41.8989° N, 16.1497° E.
Distance from Utrecht: approximately 1,900 km by road, depending on the route.
Distance from Calais: approximately 1,850 km by road, depending on the route.
Distance from Pozzallo (Sicily): approximately 839 km by road via the Strait of Messina, including the ferry crossing.
Closest international airport: Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) – approximately 185 km by road.
Closest local airport: Foggia Gino Lisa Airport (FOG) – approximately 100 km by road.
Vieste centre: approximately 2 km.
Altitude: approximately 30 metres above sea level.
Campsite size and accommodation inventory
Total campsite area: approximately 6 hectares.
Tourist pitches: 250.
Permanent pitches: 16.
Rental accommodations: 68.
Important: Camping Punta Lunga does not have an on-site swimming pool. Its principal bathing facility is the direct-access sandy Adriatic beach, with two bathing bays approximately 200 metres and 150 metres long, each up to around 50 metres wide.
Beach and sea
Number of bathing bays: 2.
Approximate lengths: 200 m and 150 m.
Maximum width: approximately 50 m.
Access: direct from the campsite.
Beach services: beach equipment available at additional charge.
Watersports: windsurfing, kayaking, pedal boats and other activities available.
Pets are not permitted at this property.
Internal campsite layout: terraced, with pine and eucalyptus vegetation.
Terrain: terraced and partly sloping, with some rocky sections.
Parking near accommodation: parking is available within the campsite, with vehicle access dependent on the accommodation/pitch location.
Car-free pitches: yes, some pitches are designated car-free.
Closest railway station: Peschici Calenella railway station, approximately 22 km by road.
Major railway connection: Foggia, approximately 100 km away.
Nearest fuel station: Vesta Carburanti, approximately 1 km by road.
Pharmacy
Nearest pharmacy: pharmacies are available in Vieste, approximately 2 km by road from Punta Lunga.
As Italian pharmacy opening hours and emergency-duty rotas vary, guests should check the current local timetable or ask reception for the nearest open pharmacy.
Sights & attractions
Punta Lunga Beach – 0 km – Step onto fine sand and swim in clear Adriatic water.
Spiaggia dei Colombi – 0.5 km – Discover another attractive sandy cove nearby.
San Lorenzo Beach – 2 km – Enjoy golden sand and shallow family-friendly waters.
Vieste Old Town – 3 km – Wander atmospheric lanes beneath the historic castle.
Pizzomunno Beach – 4 km – See Vieste's famous limestone monolith beside golden sands.
Vieste Sea Caves – 5 km – Take a boat trip into spectacular coastal caves.
Santa Maria di Merino – 8 km – Visit the peaceful historic sanctuary and surrounding countryside.
Foresta Umbra – 25 km – Walk beneath ancient trees in Gargano's green heart.
Peschici – 25 km – Explore a whitewashed cliffside town overlooking the Adriatic.
Baia delle Zagare – 40 km – Admire dramatic cliffs framing a turquoise swimming bay.
Vignanotica Beach – 42 km – Discover one of Gargano's most spectacular coastal beaches.
Tremiti Islands – boat excursion – Sail offshore for crystal-clear water and island scenery.
What is Camping Punta Lunga?
Camping Punta Lunga is a 3-star family camping in Apulia, Italy, perched on a terraced promontory overlooking the Adriatic Sea within Gargano National Park. It offers direct beach access, accommodation in bungalows and mobile homes, and facilities including a restaurant, gym, children's club (high season), and activities like windsurfing and bike hire.