Tremiti Islands: life as islanders. From the podcast “Gargano Capitale. I racconti di un Monte in cammino”.

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In this episode of Gargano Capitale, Lorenzo Scaraggi takes us to the Tremiti Islands, a fascinating archipelago full of history, located off the coast of the Gargano. With their hidden caves, crystal-clear waters, and a historic center steeped in legend, the Tremiti Islands are a magical place where wild nature meets millennia of culture.

The episode begins with Lorenzo’s thrilling arrival on San Domino, one of the main islands, where he meets Loredana Carducci. Loredana, a year-round resident of the island, shares her passion for beekeeping, describing the unique microclimate of the Tremiti that makes the local honey particularly special.

Next, Lorenzo speaks with Fabio Attanasio, a seasoned seafarer, who unveils the mystery of the “canto delle Diomedee”—the haunting calls of the Diomedean birds, which echo off the cliffs of the archipelago and resemble the cries of a child. Fabio organizes nighttime excursions to listen to these evocative sounds and discusses the natural wonders of the Tremiti, such as the Grotta del Bue Marino and its pristine beaches.

Another fascinating encounter is with Giuseppe Matrella, a young IT specialist who developed TremitiNow, a mobile app designed for residents and tourists alike. The app provides geolocation services, ferry schedules, and a social platform for sharing island experiences.

Lorenzo also meets Don Dino, the island’s parish priest, who shares his unique experience of life on the Tremiti and the profound spiritual connection he feels to this place. Finally, Gabriele Carta, known as the “historical memory” of the Tremiti, takes us on a journey through the millennia-old history of the archipelago, from pirate raids to the deportation of Libyan prisoners, and up to the present day.

This episode is a sensory and cultural journey through the Tremiti Islands, a place where time seems to stand still and maritime stories blend seamlessly with legends.