Discover Mattinata - Foggia

Mattinata, a small city in the Gargano National Park, is one of the most interesting locations in the Foggia part of Gargano.
The white landscape of Manfredonia, on the Gargano promontory,is home of some of some of the most beautiful Gargano beaches, places like Vignanotica, Mattinella and the famous "Faraglioni" (stacks) in the Zagare Bay (Baia delle Zagare). Mattinata, with its natural wonders, the warmth and hospitality of its inhabitants and its modern hotels has become one of the most appreciated tourist places in Italy.
Thanks to its geographic position, Mattinata has a typical Mediterranean climate both along the coastline. With its crystal clear sea, equipped and organized beaches and, of course, some art and history, Mattinata is the ideal place to spend an unforgettable summer holiday with your friends or family.

What To See

The most interesting places in Mattinata are:

- The historical center:
The picturesque old town, also known as "Junno", features typical examples of dry stone buildings dating back to mid-eighteenth century. Such ancient buildings, resting one after another, were built with local limestone.

- Saracen Mount Necropolis:
The mount still preserves some ancient relics of Dauni, an old, peaceful civilization living on hunting, fishing and agriculture. The necropolis and its tombs are visible in this area.

- Villa Romana:
A few steps from the sea, actually at the entrance of the tourist harbor in Mattinata, relics of olive oil producing farms can still be seen.

Beaches in Mattinata

- Vignanotica Bay (Baia di Vignanotica):
18 km from Mattinata, bound to Vieste, this pebble beach is famous for grottoes dug by the sea. This bay can only be reached on foot through a pathway.

- Mergoli Bay (Baia dei Mergoli):
Not very far from the center of Mattinata it is possible to reach one of the most charming bays in Italy, the Mergoli Bay, in the heart of the Monte Barone biogenic park. Also known as the Bay of the Stacks, between Mattinata and Vignanotica, it is one of Puglia most famous places, with its high cliffs and stacks.

If you want to know more about the entire area, read our article in our blog.

How to reach Mattinata

We recommend to reach Mattinata by car. If you are planning your trip to Gargano from very far away, you can fly to either Bari or Foggia and then rent a car.