[Travel] Bari and Brindisi trip help

[essbee1]

Off to Bari and Brindisi/Taranto area in Sept.

Any advice on trips from the great and good of NSC? Very
interested in WW2 tours and culture stuff/days out. Anything
really.

ta muchly,
UTA

 

[Wrong-Direction]

I was looking at a villa near Putignano earlier and wondered what the roads are like to drive on..

 

[South Stand Bonfire]

I’m in Castro in South Puglia returning tomorrow. I have no idea of WW2 history but I enjoyed the old parts of the larger towns and in particular the Trulli houses around Alberobello. If I had time we would have gone over to Materra West of Puglia which sounds fascinating. If you are into swimming or snorkelling the sea is so clear and the beaches should be quieter when you are here.

 

[South Stand Bonfire]

I was looking at a villa near Putignano earlier and wondered what the roads are like to drive on..

Generally ok and relatively stress free. The “standard “ speed limit on non motorway roads however range from 40 to 90 Kmph, with 59 Kmph being the norm which is a bit frustrating.

 

[South Stand Bonfire]

Generally ok and relatively stress free. The “standard “ speed limit on non motorway roads however range from 40 to 90 Kmph, with 59 Kmph being the norm which is a bit frustrating.

I meant 50 Kmph

 

[MattBackHome]

I’m in Castro in South Puglia returning tomorrow. I have no idea of WW2 history but I enjoyed the old parts of the larger towns and in particular the Trulli houses around Alberobello. If I had time we would have gone over to Materra West of Puglia which sounds fascinating. If you are into swimming or snorkelling the sea is so clear and the beaches should be quieter when you are here.

Did you happen to see many people cycling about and if so did they look like they were enjoying life?
Planning a Brindisi - Taranto velo jaunt for next year

 

[South Stand Bonfire]

Did you happen to see many people cycling about and if so did they look like they were enjoying life?
Planning a Brindisi - Taranto velo jaunt for next year

I saw a few road bikes today but they were nutters as it was 30 degrees first thing and it got up to 38 in Castro this afternoon. The harbour wall has a big painted adverts about a local cycle competition here in October, possibly mountain biking . If you are into road biking then there are some good hill climbs with sea views all along the coast.

 

[South Stand Bonfire]

Did you happen to see many people cycling about and if so did they look like they were enjoying life?
Planning a Brindisi - Taranto velo jaunt for next year

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[knocky1]

Puglia is great but I'd go early spring late autumn when the weather is cooler.
If you want a chance to win a parkrun I suggest https://www.parkrun.it/salento/
Great course set away from towns in a national park. The Italians all bring incredible cakes along for all to eat. Two of us NSC runners have a Gold medal from there.

 

[HeaviestTed]

Did you happen to see many people cycling about and if so did they look like they were enjoying life?
Planning a Brindisi - Taranto velo jaunt for next year

Cyclists generally look miserable, like as soon as they squeeze themselves into that Lycra they are ashamed of their life decisions

 

[Icy Gull]

Cyclists generally look miserable, like as soon as they squeeze themselves into that Lycra they are ashamed of their life decisions

Now I’m sure I’ve got some popcorn, I wonder where I put it.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

That's quick, even for this place.

11posts in and the thread is derailed already.

PS No idea about Bari - sorry.

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[Justice]

Cyclists generally look miserable, like as soon as they squeeze themselves into that Lycra they are ashamed of their life decisions

I almost hit one yesterday as he thought red lights didn’t apply to cyclists

 

[MattBackHome]

Is Polignano as over touristy as it looks?

 

[Bombardier]

Bari is a very nice place once you get into the city. The old town is beautiful. Quite a few places to eat that are surprisingly (or were) very good value for money and the food was delicious. Parking is a nightmare!!

 

[South Stand Bonfire]

Is Polignano as over touristy as it looks?

Yes, when we were there last week. It may be quieter once the local school holidays end I suppose. The “ famous” cove beach was packed but the swimming in that cove is superb. All clear warm water. Any of my beach posing however was put in its place by the locals doing 20m backflip dives off the cliff into the cove though.

 

[Bombardier]

Swam Poligano. As SSB has stated it’s beautiful but out of season it will be much, much quieter. Getting in and out of the water is quite hard any street cred I had disappeared in an instant.

 

[Seagull]

Matera in Basilicata with its Sassi caves is worth visiting, as is Lecce which has a historical feel. The tomb of St Nicholas (Santa Claus!) in Bari is interesting. Got around Puglia on local trains. Try orecchiette pasta, little ears, with some local red wine.

 

[Wardy's twin]

Off to Bari and Brindisi/Taranto area in Sept.

Any advice on trips from the great and good of NSC? Very
interested in WW2 tours and culture stuff/days out. Anything
really.

ta muchly,
UTA

Taranto was where the fleet air arm using swordfish bi-planes destroyed a lot of the Italian fleet in WW2. Japanese used it as a basis for Pearl Harbour plan.

 

[essbee1]

Thanks everyone.