Cala della Stracciona

Cala della Stracciona is an anchorage off San Nicola, the smallest and most historically significant of the Tremiti Islands, where you drop the hook and find yourself gazing up at dramatic rocky cliffs plunging straight into the water. The setting is raw and striking — no sandy beach distractions here, just the wild Adriatic and the silhouette of the island's ancient Benedictine abbey perched above. It's a short dinghy ride to explore San Nicola's medieval fortifications and labyrinthine lanes, making this a genuinely rewarding stop.