Technical Specs
Max Depth
⚓ 2–5 m
Navigation Notes
Positioned prominently on the Gargano peninsula, Vieste is a gritty but highly authentic commercial port. It serves as an essential, non-negotiable waypoint before attempting the crossing of the wide Gulf of Manfredonia.47 Passage: The massive limestone Gargano promontory creates significant local wind deflection. The meteorological transition around the headland often involves a sudden, violent shift in both wind strength and direction, requiring proactive reefing.