The limestone peninsula of the Gargano extends over 700 sq. miles into the Adriatic sea and is known to the Italians as "lo sperone d'Italia", the spur of Italy. It is bounded to the west by the Candelaro and Fortore rivers and is very varied. Dry and barren areas alternate with places of flourishing vegetation where you can find the forests of Mt. Spigno, Quarto, Sagro, Rozzo Alto and the well known "La Foresta Umbra", the shady forest.
