Foggia Gino Lisa Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Foggia Gino Lisa Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Gino Lisa Airport is just 3 km from the centre of Foggia, but those who come here are almost always heading for the Gargano, not the city: Vieste, Peschici and Mattinata are still over an hour's drive away, along coastal roads that climb up the promontory. There are no trains at the airport, and the buses for the Gargano leave from the centre of Foggia, so it's best to rent a car as soon as you arrive. The choice is mainly between the sandy beaches of Peschici, the coves of Vieste and Mattinata, closer and better suited to those with just a weekend.
Mattinata, southern gateway to the Gargano
Nearby town · About 56 km and 50 minutes' drive from the airport; no direct bus from the terminal, you need a car or a taxi.
Best for: those with just a weekend who want the part of the Gargano closest to the airport
Pros
- The part of the Gargano closest to the airport, useful when short on time
- Beach and Gargano National Park just minutes from the village
Cons
- Less nightlife than Vieste or Peschici in high season
- You still need a car for every trip
Recommended hotels in this area
- Silenza B&B, Charme, Comfort e Relax nel Gargano: On the Mattinata seafront, a step away from Gargano National Park.
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Peschici
Nearby town · About 70 km and over an hour and a half's drive from the airport; no direct bus from the terminal.
Best for: those after the white beaches and coves of the Gargano's northern coast
Pros
- Bays and beaches among the most photographed in the Gargano
- Historic centre on a headland, pleasant in the evening
Cons
- The drive from the airport easily gets longer with summer traffic
- In summer the village fills up fast, better to book ahead
Recommended hotels in this area
- Villaggio Turistico Resort Baia di Peschici: Village among the olive trees 150 metres from the sea, with pools and entertainment for families.
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Vieste
Nearby town · About 90 km and an hour and a half to two hours' drive from the airport; Ferrovie del Gargano buses exist, but take longer.
Best for: those who want the more touristy Vieste, with its historic centre and sea stacks
Pros
- Pizzomunno sea stack and well-known beaches just steps away
- More restaurants and nightlife than the rest of the Gargano
Cons
- The farthest area from the airport among the three in this guide
- Traffic on the coastal road often jams on summer weekends
Recommended hotels in this area
- Villette Tramontana: On the Pizzomunno seafront, set apart from the noise of the village but close to the centre by car.
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