Villaggio Baia del Monaco

On Puglia’s Gargano coast near Mattinata, Villaggio Baia del Monaco sits just a few metres from the beach inside lush national-park scenery. This newly built apartment resort sprawls across 20,000 m² of garden and is an easy drive to Foggia (about 45 minutes) and roughly 119 km from Bari. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (small pets allowed for a fee), it’s perfect for beach-and-nature stays.

The resort groups 89 apartments into single houses and small clusters, from one-bedroom units to three-bedroom options that sleep up to 8. Expect simple, functional décor, kitchenettes, TVs and shower bathrooms; many apartments open onto terraces or outdoor gazebos with seating. Standard one-bed units have air conditioning on request (extra charge). Lush gardens, direct beach access nearby and a relaxed Mediterranean vibe set the tone.

A large outdoor pool with massaging water jets and a children’s area anchors the resort, plus a bar, on-site restaurant and 24/7-style reception hours (09:00–21:00). Sports fans get a multi-purpose synthetic grass court (tennis/football), a bocce court and a playground. Summer months bring evening entertainment and a Mini Club; a mandatory Club Card covers pool access, a beach umbrella and two sun loungers per apartment and daytime use of sports facilities. Private parking includes one free space per apartment—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and head straight for the sand.

On-site restaurant and bar serve easy resort fare, while nearby mini markets, bars and local restaurants are ideal for Puglian specialties and fresh coastal flavors. Beverages are not included in the base price.