Mattinatella Beach (Fontana delle Rose) — Attraction in Mattinata

The place is beautiful but the owners of the pink umbrellas are not very helpful. We asked for lying chairs and an umbrella that we would have gladly paid but they said we could only rent them if we also ate lunch. So then we had some drinks at the bar so that my 83 year old mom could sit in the shade. We were allowed to sit only for half hour because they needed the table for lunch. So then we said ok we will have lunch but no, they answered everything was taken. After 2 minutes a couple arrived asking for lying chairs and they said they could have them only if they had lunch. So my guess is you can have lunch only if you rent the beach gear too. Not sure how much all of this fits the general Italian rules for hosts at the beach. Unfortunately after paying for parking the car the whole day we...

In the Gargano area is absolutely one of the best beaches you can find. Is a stone beach so the water is very clear. Is not maybe a place where to bring child because after 1 meter in the water is too high for them if they don't know how to swim. Price of umbrella is 15€, absolutely too much! The parking over the beach I think is free but they try to let you pay. They are the number one in try to collect money from tourists, be careful! The location is not easy to reach but you need to visit if you spend days in Gargano. Nice place, but you could find...

Beautiful beautiful beach! You can park for 3€ and either rent a shade umbrella or bring your own. Go towards the rocks on the north side, look for the tiny sandy cave by the sea and go inside (tide permitting), then swim around the rocks to reach the second beach, which has no land access. Finally, DONT miss the pink umbrella restaurant - Fontana delle rose. Wonderful and delicious fresh dishes and...