Vieste
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| Comune di Vieste | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Puglia |
| Province | Foggia (FG) |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Area | 167.52 km² (65 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 31-12-04) | |
| - Total | 13,600 |
| - Density | 81/km² (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Viestani |
| Dialing code | 0884 |
| Postal code | 71019 |
| Frazioni | Pugnochiuso |
| Patron | Santa Maria di Merino, San Giorgio |
| - Day | 9 May and 23 April |
| Website: http://www.comunedivieste.it | |
Vieste is a town and comune in the province of Foggia, in the Apulia region of southeast Italy.
A renowned marine resort in Gargano, Vieste has often received Blue Flags for the purity of its waters from the Foundation for Environmental Education.
The town is bordered by Mattinata, Monte Sant'Angelo, Peschici and Vico del Gargano. Till a few decades ago, its main resources were fishing and agriculture. Now, however, the great development of tourism, with modern hotels, villages and campings has transformed both the appearance of the place and its economy and style of life.
[edit] Geography
The coast is very interesting from a geological point of view. The erosion by water and winds has shaped the calcareous rock into grottoes and archs. Since the coast is steep, some of the finest sights can be reached only by sea.
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