Major city · Italy
Manfredonia
Half a day for the castle and cathedral, or a full day if you add the Abbey of San Leonardo di Siponto. Not a base — sleep in Foggia or Mattinata.
Manfredonia is a small coastal city in Puglia, 40 km from Foggia, with a medieval castle, a 16th-century cathedral and the Romanesque Abbey of San Leonardo di Siponto 10 km west. Most travellers use it as a stop between Foggia and the Gargano promontory or as a half-day trip from Foggia.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded on the coast)
- Airports
- BRI · FOG
- 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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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 Manfredonia113 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Manfredonia, 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
- SafetyManfredonia is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 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 (About 1.5 h by car or train via Foggia).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (espresso at a bar)€1.00–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- BeerBeer (draft, 0.4 L)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Museum or sight ticketCastle entry€5–8 (≈ US$6–10) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed or budget B&B, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
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 (About 1.5 h by car or train via Foggia) · FOG Foggia Gino Lisa (Small airport, limited flights; 40 km (25 mi) away)BRI Bari Karol Wojtyła (About 1.5 h by car or train via Foggia) · FOG Foggia Gino Lisa (Small airport, limited flights; 25 mi (40 km) away)
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
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Dec (9 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Manfredonia: 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)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 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 centre is walkable. For the Abbey of San Leonardo di Siponto you need a car or taxi (about 10 km). Train to Foggia runs about every hour; check the schedule.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Train from Manfredonia station, about 40 min
Provincial capital with museums and Romanesque churches.
San Giovanni Rotondo
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car via SS89 and SP58, about 30 min
Home of Padre Pio's sanctuary; a major pilgrimage site.
Door to door: About 40 min
Car via SS89 and SP55, about 30 min
UNESCO-listed sanctuary and medieval town on a ridge.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via SP55, about 20 min
Coastal town with beaches and the Gargano National Park.
Door to door: About 35 min
Car via SS89 and SP58, about 25 min
Small town with a Franciscan convent; limited sights.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via SS89 and SS17, about 50 min
Roman amphitheatre and a Swabian castle.
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.
City centre (near the castle)
Walkable to the cathedral and seafront; limited hotels.
Foggia
More accommodation and transport connections; 40 min by train or car.
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
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a hotel1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Train Foggia–Manfredonia return2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Taxi from Manfredonia to Abbey of San Leonardo di Siponto (one way)1 × €20 · check | €20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €38 |
| Trip total≈ €207 per person per day, bed included | €414≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (espresso at a bar) | €1.00–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Pizza (margherita) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Beer (draft, 0.4 L) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Gelato (one scoop) | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Train Foggia–Manfredonia (single) | €4 (≈ US$5) (check) |
| Castle entry | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The castle may be closed for events or restoration: check the official site.
- The Abbey of San Leonardo di Siponto is 10 km (6.2 mi) west; no direct public transport — taxi or car required.The Abbey of San Leonardo di Siponto is 6.2 mi (10 km) west; no direct public transport — taxi or car required.
- Beach season (July–August) brings crowds and higher prices.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- General emergency112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Naples; most other countries have embassies in Rome or consulates in Bari.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Foggia–Manfredonia: about €4 (≈ US$5), about 40 min (check)
- Taxi from Manfredonia centre to Abbey of San Leonardo di Siponto: about €20 (≈ US$25) (check)
Say or show
- Mi scusi — Excuse me / Sorry (mee SKOO-zee)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAHT-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KOH-stah)
- Posso pagare con carta? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soh pah-GAH-reh kon KAR-tah)
- Dov'è il bagno? — Where is the toilet? (doh-VEH eel BAHN-yoh)
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 Manfredonia. 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: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded on the coast) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the castle, cathedral and Abbey of San Leonardo di Siponto with verified opening hours and ticket prices.
- Eat pages with last orders and seasonal closures.
- Transport fixture: train schedule from Foggia, taxi contacts.
Sources
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