Spiaggia di Manfredonia, Beach in Manfredonia, Italy

Spiaggia di Manfredonia is a beach on the Adriatic in the province of Foggia, Puglia, about 280 km east of Rome. The area has a subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 18 °C, July averaging 30 °C and January 7 °C, and about 674 mm of rain a year, most falling in September and November.

The beach area has been inhabited since ancient times when Greek settlers first arrived at this coastal location. Its role as a harbor and trading center during medieval and modern periods shaped the town's growth and importance.

The beach sits in the comune of Manfredonia, in the province of Foggia, Puglia, on the Adriatic side of the Gargano promontory. The name Manfredonia honours Manfred of Sicily, who founded the town in the 13th century; the shoreline is part of that same coastal setting.

The beach has showers, changing facilities, umbrella rentals, and several access points with nearby parking. During summer months, arriving early is wise to secure a good spot, as the shore gets busy on nice days.

During summer evenings, local artists create sand sculptures that turn the beach into an open-air gallery. These temporary creations wash away with the tide, making each installation fleeting and unrepeatable.