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Faraglioni Beach is located on the Adriatic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 8th place out of 73 beaches in the Foggia region 59.5 km away from its center, the city of Foggia. It is one of the beaches of Mattinata settlement, just 9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and light fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia di Baia dei Mergoli, which has a rating of 8.7.
Faraglioni Beach (Foggia) is located outside the Mattinata settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Faraglioni Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Mattinata 11 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Vieste 10.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Vieste 9.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vieste 0.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Peschici 2.3 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Peschici 0.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Mattinata 6.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Mattinata 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Madonna della Libera 3.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Vieste 1.7 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
Madonna della Libera 1.9 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Madonna delle Grazie 2.5 km
What to do in Faraglioni Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Faraglioni Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Faraglioni Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Faraglioni Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The Faraglioni Beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Faraglioni Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Faraglioni Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Faraglioni Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Faraglioni Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is sharp.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
The bar is located right on the Faraglioni Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hotel Baia dei Faraglioni is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
There are 133 places to stay in the Faraglioni Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Faraglioni Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Faraglioni Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Faraglioni Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Baia delle Zagare located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Faraglioni Beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.
Faraglioni Beach (Foggia) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Faraglioni Beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
San Nicola 0.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Pescoluse 0.6 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Talsano 2.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Torre San Giovanni 0.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Serranova 5.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Palumbo 2.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Marina di Mancaversa 3.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Castellaneta Marina 0.8 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Chiatona 0.5 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Marina di Pulsano 0.8 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand
Villaggio Altair 3 km
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