The most beautiful beaches of Mattinata

The most beautiful beaches of Mattinata are located in the stretch of road that connects Vieste to Mattinata. Here you can meet wonderful beaches, among the most renowned in the area, such as Baia delle Zagare, Vignanotica, Mattinatella, Pugnochiuso, Portogreco and many others! Mattinata is an Apulian town located in the southern part of the Gargano in Puglia, it is strategic to stay a few days here and visit all the most famous beaches of the Gargano. Now we’ll tell you how to get to the area and the beaches not to be missed!

How to get to Mattinata

If you take the plane you can land at the Bari “Palese” airport or the Foggia “Gino Lisa” airport and then take public means of transfer. Finally, if you are traveling by train you need to get off at Foggia station and head towards Mattinata via public transport (Ferrovie del Gargano and SITA). For those traveling by car there are 3 main highways to take depending on where you are starting from:

• From the North: A14 motorway (Bologna-Bari) and exit towards the Foggia toll booth and then merge onto the S.S.89 expressway for Mattinata
• From the South: A16 motorway (Taranto-Bari) and exit towards the Cerignola toll booth and then continue towards Manfredonia and take the S.S.89 Foggia-Mattinata highway
• From the Centre: A1 motorway (Roma-Napoli) exit at the Foggia toll booth and then merge onto the S.S. 89 for Mattinata.

Vignanotica beach

Vignanotica is one of the most beautiful beaches in Mattinata, characterized by an expanse of gravel and pebbles, magnificent caves and a high white cliff overlooking the sea. The dense vegetation helps to enrich this place with beauty. Little curiosity: the Wonder Woman film was filmed on this beach, you can find out more here.

How to get to Vignanotica beach

To reach the beach of Vignanotica, if you want to go trekking before getting there, you need to take the “path of love” to be taken from the provincial road 53 which connects Vieste to Mattinata. Alternatively, there is paid parking including a shuttle, which can be reached by following the signs for Vignanotica beach. The price is around 5-10 euros, depending on the period in which you want to go.

Zagare Beach

Characterized by the presence of two stacks that emerge from the sea, it is one of the most loved beaches by tourists for the suggestive scenery it offers with white pebbles, cliffs and the greenery of Aleppo pines. This place is ideal for those who love boat trips or take wonderful photographs.

How to reach the Baia delle Zagare

The beach can be reached through the resort of the same name which takes you to the bay via a lift carved into the rock. Entrance to this beach is limited to a small number of people for this reason, in order to access the beach it is necessary to request permission from the municipality of Mattinata. If you love walking, you can take the paths accessible from the main road.

Mattinatella beach or Fontana delle Rose

This coast is made up of two beaches divided by a rock outcrop and surrounded by sedimentary coasts and tall pines. The white pebbles highlight the blue of the sea. Here it is possible to rent a kayak and visit the beautiful caves of the Gargano which are located to the left of the beach. The name of the beach derives from the fresh water spring that rises on the northernmost beach, called “Acqua delle rose” (water of roses).