Marina Gargano is situated in Manfredonia, Apulia, and occupies a strategic position due to its weather conditions, quality infrastructure and fishing. Marina Gargano is accessible throughout the year. Thanks to the mild climate of the area, you can enjoy the sea even in low season.
Located in the Gulf of Manfredonia and a few steps from the city center, the Marina, covering 270,000 square meters, is equipped with 700 berths for boats up to 6.50 meters in depth, allowing to host boats and superyachts up to 50 meters long all year round, in absolute weather safety, passing or permanent anchorage.
The marina is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and has become the Adriatic benchmark for boat handling, maintenance and repair.
The people working in the marina are highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in this field, and the boat yard is equipped with a 130-ton hoist, a workshop, a carpentry shop and a sailing workshop.
Manfredonia
Manfred, king of Sicily, founded Manfredonia in 1256. He gave his name to the bay. Manfredonia is the largest city on the Gargano, known as the “door” because of its geographical location and facilities. Manfredonia is famous for its coastline and fishing. Manfredonia has well-equipped beach resorts, especially suitable for families (for example, at the Castle, in Siponto and along the Southern Riviera), as well as a picturesque stretch of cliffs. With its clubs, typical food, wines and attractions such as the innovative Lungomare, Touristic Port and Oasi Lago Salso, Manfredonia is suitable for young outdoor enthusiasts. You should not miss its historical and cultural gems: the Swabian-Angevin Castle, the Archaeological Park of Siponto (where you can find the marvelous work of Edoardo Tresoldi), the Abbey of San Leonardo in Lame Volara, the Capparelli Hypogei, the Maddalena Chapel, the Diocesan Museum, and the buildings and churches in the historic center.
What to do in Manfredonia
All year round Manfredonia is ready to give you natural, historical, cultural, maritime, sports, gustatory, entertaining and relaxing experiences. From north to south, from east to west, you will find in a few kilometers a land that you did not expect, full of possibilities and authentic experiences that perfectly match each other and are unique in their own way.
Manfredonia is located in an area with very ancient historical and cultural roots. Here you can admire the different and magnificent historical periods that followed each other from time immemorial to the present day. Indeed, this area is one of the oldest and most valuable open-air museums of authentic Italy. There are many sites, each with its own historical and artistic aspect. The epithet “Monta Sacra” used for Gargano fits well, as it is also a spiritual and mystical territory. The shrines of St. Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo and St. Michael in Monte Sant’Angelo are the most prominent and famous sites, but there are many more churches and abbeys to visit in the area.
Nature in Manfredonia
Most of this territory is located in one of the largest parks in Italy. This is an ideal place for people who appreciate nature. Not only can you spend time outdoors hiking and walking through the Umbra forest, but also have an exciting unique experience by horseback riding, buggy riding, bird watching, orienteering, Nordic walking, Trabucco or sandalo hiking ( typical boat) on Lake Lesina and Lake Varano.
Gastronomy
Healthy and tasty: here you can find all kinds of food and wine, including seafood for every taste. Be sure to try ciambotta (fish soup) and farrata (ricotta and grain pie).
Where to go from Gargano
Nature in Gargano is inimitable. On one side, the coastline with coves and impressive caves, golden beaches and crystal clear waters, on the other side, the greenery of the Gargano National Park with its ancient Umbra forest, which can be reached by bike, horseback or on foot. On the coast between Peschici and Vieste, you can find unique wooden buildings: “trabucchi”, old fishing machines that have now been turned into restaurants overlooking the sea. Sail to Tremiti Island for an unforgettable diving experience, or visit San Domino, San Nicola and Pianosa Islands.
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