Mattinata Adopts New Port Plan: Boosting Gargano Tourism with 300+ Berths
The municipal council in Mattinata approved a new port master plan drafted by architect Gianluca Andreassi. The vote was unanimous across majority and opposition. The decision marks a turning point for local infrastructure and tourism.
Goals and priorities
The plan aims to improve navigation safety and port accessibility. It also seeks to strengthen the area’s appeal to visitors.
Key priorities include hydraulic safety, navigability and monitoring coastal erosion. Renewable energy and eco-friendly technologies are integral to the design.
Environmental and design approach
Planners integrated techniques from naturalistic engineering and bioedilizia. The project respects the landscape and maintains visual ties to the sea.
Back-port areas will be redeveloped to support leisure and recreational activities. A new waterfront is planned to reconnect the port with the town.
Services and multifunctional use
The design promotes a multifunctional hub. It combines productive uses, tourist reception, cultural spaces and commercial services.
Planned additions include sporting and recreational facilities. The goal is to create a year-round vibrant public space.
Capacity and technical framework
The master plan defines land uses, building criteria and design guidelines. The layout is sized for flexibility and future demand.
Berthing capacity is set at more than 300 places for boats between six and twenty-four meters. This 300+ berths target responds to growing nautical demand.
Regional review and broader strategy
After municipal adoption, the plan moves to Regione Puglia for conformity checks. Regional approval is needed for final implementation.
The project fits within a larger network vision for Gargano ports. It aims at strengthening the coastal system and economic opportunities.
Filmogaz.com reports this development as a step toward boosting Gargano tourism and modernizing local maritime infrastructure.
