Luxury holidays in Bari

Where your heel would sit inside Italy’s boot, you’ll find the Adriatic port of Bari. The Puglian capital is often bypassed in favour of smaller coastal and country outposts. But stop to explore its enduring legacy and your rewards are a charming old town, pretty piazze and seafront promenades. Make time for its storied churches and history-rich museums, plus the pasta-peddling spectacle of Strada delle Orecchiette.

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When to go

Summer months from June through August bring dry and sunny conditions to Bari and are Puglia’s high season. September and October see fewer crowds, balmy seas and still pleasantly warm days.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Domestic and international arrivals touch down at Bari Airport, a 20-minute drive west of the city centre and served by rail connections.

  • Trains

    Bari Centrale has direct trains to major Italian cities including Bologna, Milan, Rome, Florence and Turin.

  • Automobiles

    To pave the way for beach days and forays to vineyards and hilltop towns beyond Bari’s city limits, Italy’s rural heel is a landscape that calls for a set of wheels; you can pick up a rental at Bari Airport.