What to see in Carovigno
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
18 places
Sea and cavesTorre Guaceto Protected Marine AreaOverlooked by centuries-old coastal watchtowers, the cliffs and sandy
beaches of the Protected Marine Area of Torre Guaceto extend along the
Adriatic coast from Punta Penna Grossa to the cliffs of Apani. Carovigno
Sea and cavesTelematic Mooring Field of Torre GuacetoAn innovative telematic mooring system allowing access to the enchanting Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area. Carovigno
Castles, towers and palacesCastle of Dentice di FrassoA 15th-century building of extraordinary architectural forms, the castle of
Dentice di Frasso dominates the landscape from a hilltop. Carovigno
Churches and cryptsChiesa del CarminePrecious Baroque gem in the heart of Carovigno, the Church of the Carmine
preserves both fragments of the original frescoes and ancient burials. Carovigno
Churches and cryptsChurch of Sant'AnnaIn the heart of the old town, just a few steps from the castle in
Carovigno, stands the massive stone building of the Church of Sant’Anna. Carovigno
Churches and cryptsThe Grotto of the BelvedereThe crypt of the same name is the heart of the sanctuary of the Madonna del
Belvedere di Carovigno since 1100. Carovigno
Churches and cryptsParish Maria Santissima di Belvedere patrona - Chiesa NuovaThe Chiesa Nuova of Carovigno stands out for the contrast between its
19th-century walls and the main facade, which was completed at the end of
the last century. Carovigno
Sea and cavesPunta Penna GrossaThe long sandy beach of Punta Penna Grossa stretches in the North part of
the Nature Reserve of Torre Guaceto, amid dunes, junipers and freshwater
marsh. Carovigno
Nature and gardensState Nature Reserve of Torre GuacetoThe Reserve of Torre Guaceto, amid hundred-years old olive trees, dunes and
marshes, await for visitors for educational activities and hikes or bike
tours through the paths surrounded by green. Carovigno
Churches and cryptsSantuary of the Madonna del BelvedereFascinating place of worship, the Sanctuary of Madonna del Belvedere is the
scenographic theater for the traditional procession of the ‘nzegna’. Carovigno
Sea and cavesTorre GuacetoA natural paradise, made of sandy coves, clear water and expanses of
Posidonia Oceanica, Torre Guaceto welcomes visitors in the shade of an
Aragonese watchtower, for a relaxing and sport holiday. Carovigno
Castles, towers and palacesTorre Santa SabinaTorre Santa Sabina, imbued with the scent of salt, is a characteristic
building by the coast, a few steps away from the town centre of the borough
of Carovigno. Carovigno- ArchaeologyMessapic city wallsCarovigno, an ancient Messapic town, has kept the ruins of the three circles of city walls which used to protect the town of Carbina. Carovigno
- Nature and gardensParco comunale Salvatore MorelliLush and fragrant, the green lung near the historic center of Carovigno is a destination for adults and children alike, for games and long walks. Carovigno
- Castles, towers and palacesTorre De li FrascinariTorre De li Frascinari, probably of late-gothic origin, is located between Torre Santa Sabina and Villaggio Specchiolla in Carovgino. Carovigno
- Castles, towers and palacesTorre MorgicchioTorre Morgicchio, located inside the marina of Carovigno, stands between Torre Santa sabina and villaggio Specchiolla. Carovigno
- Castles, towers and palacesTorre Regina GiovannaTorre Regina Giovanna, an old watchtower, is surrounded by centuries old olive trees in the countryside of Carovigno. Carovigno
- Sea and cavesTorre Santa Sabina/MezzalunaTorre Santa Sabina, with its wonderful cliffs and sandy beaches, awaits visitors to dive in the Adriatic Sea. Carovigno
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)