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Mattinata
Spend a day in Mattinata for beach, Faraglioni and Monte Sarceno necropolis; 4‑5 h total from Foggia.
Mattinata is a small coastal town on the Gargano Peninsula. Its main draws are the sandy beach, the iconic Faraglioni rocks and nearby archaeological sites. A half‑day covers the beach; a full day adds the necropolis and abbey hike. Overnight stays are optional for a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and occasional crowds)
- Airport
- BRI
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mattinata112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mattinata, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyMattinata is low‑risk; watch for traffic on narrow roads and keep valuables covered on the beach.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBRI Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (About 1 h 30 min by car via A14 and SS89).
- Getting aroundThe town is compact; most sights are walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedB&B private room, a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BRI Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (About 1 h 30 min by car via A14 and SS89)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Nov (8 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mattinata: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is compact; most sights are walkable. Local bus (Ferrovie del Gargano) connects to Foggia and nearby villages. Car gives flexibility on curvy coastal roads.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Monte Sant'Angelo
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus from Mattinata to Foggia (≈45 min), then train to Monte Sant'Angelo (≈30 min)
Visit the Sanctuary of Saint Michael, a UNESCO site.
Manfredonia
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Direct bus via Ferrovie del Gargano (≈40 min)
Coastal town with historic castle and harbour.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre hotels and B&Bs
Within walking distance of beach and historic centre; suitable for 1‑2 nights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–70 (≈ US$65–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–110 (≈ US$100–130) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| Round‑trip train Foggia‑Mattinata2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Local bus day ticket2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €34 |
| Trip total≈ €189 per person per day, bed included | €378≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in EUR; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Gelato | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beach chair rental (per hour) | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottle of local olive oil (500 ml) | €6–10 (≈ US$7–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads are narrow and winding, especially the Garganica expressway.
- Summer heat can be strong; carry water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
Embassy
US consulate in Bari; other embassies in Rome.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Foggia → Mattinata train: about €12 (≈ US$14) each way (check)
- Local bus day ticket: about €5 (≈ US$6) per day (check)
Say or show
- Scusi — Excuse me / Sorry (skoo-zee)
- Grazie — Thank you (grah-tsee-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (kwan-toh koh-sta)
- Dove è la spiaggia? — Where is the beach? (doh-veh eh lah spee-ahj-jah)
- Posso vedere il menù? — Can I have the menu? (pohs-soh veh-deh-reh eel meh-noo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mattinata. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and occasional crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑rental option for flexible access to remote trails.
- Create a walking‑tour map linking beach, Faraglioni and abbey ruins.
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