Targa di Capitanata
Classic cars and motoring tourism through the wonders of the Gargano
About Targa di Capitanata
A journey through time between engines and the Gargano
The Targa di Capitanata is one of the most important historic motoring tourism events in Puglia. Every year, at the end of May, it attracts dozens of crews who bring perfectly preserved vintage cars—all ASI (Automotoclub Storico Italiano) certified—to the road for a three-day itinerary through the beauty of the Gargano promontory. Although it is a touring event that visits various municipalities in the province of Foggia, the event has one of its beating hearts in Mattinata, with its logistics base and ceremonies at the Baia dei Faraglioni.
A route between the sea, the coast, and the Foresta Umbra
The caravan crosses some of the most scenic spots in the Gargano: from Manfredonia with its technical inspections, to the beaches of Baia delle Zagare and Baia dei Faraglioni in the territory of Mattinata, all the way to Vieste, Peschici, and Pugnochiuso. There is also an immersion in the greenery of the Foresta Umbra, the lungs of the Gargano National Park, where the classic cars parade through ancient beech forests. The stages include static exhibitions in historic town centers, guided tours, and skill trials that test the precision of the crews.
The cars and the crews
The absolute stars are the ASI-certified historic vehicles, often open-top spiders and cabriolets, which are perfectly suited to the coastal landscapes of the Gargano. Over the years, the event has gained national and international reach, attracting crews from various Italian regions and enthusiasts from abroad, such as Greece and England.
Organization and patronage
The Targa di Capitanata is organized by the Autoclub Storico Dauno, an ASI-federated association based in Foggia, which has been committed for years to promoting historic motoring in the Capitanata area. The event enjoys the patronage of the Puglia Region and the Gargano municipalities involved in the route, including Peschici and Vieste. More than just a competition, the Targa is a celebration of automotive culture and slow tourism, capable of combining a passion for vintage engines with the discovery of the landscape and natural heritage of the Gargano.
Targa di Capitanata — edition 2026
Targa di Capitanata 2026 — 36th edition
The thirty-sixth edition of the Targa di Capitanata enlivened the Gargano from May 29 to 31, 2026, confirming itself as one of the reference events for historic motoring tourism in Puglia. 50 crews competed with ASI-certified historic vehicles, arriving from various Italian regions and even from abroad, with enthusiasts from Greece and England. The edition was held under the patronage of the Puglia Region and the municipalities of Peschici and Vieste.
The caravan crossed the most evocative stages of the promontory, based at the Baia dei Faraglioni in the territory of Mattinata, visiting Manfredonia, Baia delle Zagare, Vieste, the Foresta Umbra, Peschici, and Pugnochiuso, amidst static exhibitions, guided tours, and skill trials.
Programme Targa di Capitanata 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
- 13:30-15:30 — Technical inspections in Manfredonia at the Firefighters and Red Cross Historical Museum
- 17:00 — Departure towards Manfredonia, Mattinata, and Baia delle Zagare
- 18:15 — Arrival at Baia delle Zagare
Saturday, May 30, 2026
- 09:00 — Departure towards Pugnochiuso and Vieste
- Static exhibition in Vieste (Marina Piccola) and guided tour of the historic center
- 12:30 — Transfer towards the Foresta Umbra
- 14:30 — Arrival in Peschici, static exhibition in the center
- Evening — Return to the base at Baia dei Faraglioni
Sunday, May 31, 2026
- 09:00 — Departure towards Pugnochiuso
- 10:00 — Return to Baia delle Zagare
- 11:30 — Award ceremony at the Hotel Baia dei Faraglioni
Highlights Targa di Capitanata 2026
- 50 crews with ASI-certified historic cars
- Participants from all over Italy and abroad (Greece, England)
- Stages between Manfredonia, Vieste, Peschici, and the Foresta Umbra
- Base and closing events at the Baia dei Faraglioni in Mattinata
Prices Targa di Capitanata 2026
Practical information — Targa di Capitanata
How to get there
Mattinata and the Baia dei Faraglioni can be reached by car via the SS89 Garganica; the nearest motorway exit is Foggia (A14), then continue towards Manfredonia and Mattinata. The reference railway station is Foggia, which is well connected to the national network.
When
The event traditionally takes place on the last weekend of May, spread over three days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
Information and registration
Registration is reserved for crews with ASI-certified historic vehicles and must be arranged with the Autoclub Storico Dauno. For the public, the static exhibitions in the historic centers of the Gargano are free to visit.
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Where does it take place — Targa di Capitanata
Baia dei Faraglioni