Mattinata (Foggiano: Matenéte) is a seaside resort town and comune (municipality) in the province of Foggia, Apulia, southern Italy.
The main urban area is located up on two hills enclosed by mountains in the northern, western and southern sides.
The northern coastal part is known for its chalky white cliffs, its large number of suggestive sea grottos and, above all, for its two Faraglioni stacks located in the Zagare Bay area.
The area surrounding Mattinata is also a popular destination for botanical experts, due to the existence of around 60 different species of orchids.
The origins of the name Mattinata can be traced back to the Roman village of Matinum, which was located near the current sea port in the 1st century AD.