A hub for ferry traffic, Bari’s port is great for sightseeing, but not ideal for sunbathing, so if you want to find stunning beaches take a ten minute ride out of the town centre to Torre a Mar. Well off the usual tourist trail, t…

If you’re a fan of good hearty food at down-to-earth prices, you can’t do better than osteria Vini e Cucina in Bari, a real locals’ address where service comes with a smile. Owned by the same family for over a century, this animat…

If you want to shop till you drop without the crowds, forget Italy’s bigger towns for top designer shopping and head for Bari’s Via Sparano. Amongst the big name stores look out for Italian brands like Coccinelle selling exclusive…