The splendid Gargano promontory is one of the most incredible and luxuriant nature sites in the whole of Puglia. Stretching towards the Adriatic Sea in the province of Foggia, it is described as "the spur of the heel of the boot". Whilst the Umbrian Forest covers much of the inland part of the promontory, the coast is dotted with golden, sandy beaches and small historic villages. Vieste, one of the most popular summer destinations in Puglia, is a small seaside town perched on the east coast of Gargano.