Bari

From the airport

Bus: Number 16 from the terminal leaves every 40-60 minutes for Piazza Moro train station. The journey takes about 35/40 minutes.

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For a souvenir of your trip to Puglia, visit Enoteca Tholos. The store has a selection of local products and produce everything from wine, pasta, meat, cheese and olive oil.
Locorotondo is famous for its good wines. Visit the Cantina for free wine tasting and purchase your favourites direct from the cooperative.

For a breath of fresh air, Due Guigno Park has something for everyone, with a sports area, pathways for walking and a beautiful fishpond protected by pines, cedars, willow and cypress trees.

Want to see the city at a relaxed pace? Go on a minitrain or bicycle tour with an English speaking guide.

La Citta Vecchia was once the beating heart of Bari, steeped in history and home to the Patron Saint of Bari. Visit the old port with its colourful fishing vessels.

August celebrates folklore and food with numerous events throughout the region. Festival Folkloristico Citta dei Trullim sees artists from around the world come to dance and sing in Alberobello, famous for its 1000 or more trulli (traditional) dwellings.

Day trip

Alberobello. The fairy-tale town is known for its beautiful trulli houses, the conical-roofed buildings are unique to the area. Alberobello's 1500 distinctive buildings earned it a UNESCO World Heritage site listing.

Cagliari (Sardegna)

From the airport

Bus: ARST buses to the city centre leave every 30 minutes from 8.45am-22.45pm

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In the Vico dei Mille, opposite the port, you will find the charming shop Sapori di Sardegna. The name  means 'Tastes from Sardignia' and that is exactly what you get: wine, sweets, cheeses and more.
Durke makes a selection of Sardinia's traditional sweets. Sweet-toothed visitors should make sure they try its delicious products.

Want to go sunbathing but it looks like a windy day? Head out to the small beach of Calamosca, it is beautiful and protected from strong winds.

The place to go for an evening stroll id Viale Buon Cammino, at the highest point of the city. Enjoy superb views over the gulf and delight in the refreshing breezes, a respite from the summer heat.

Snow is fairlt frequent in the Gennargentu Mountains in winter and there is a ski lift near Fonni. Head that way if you need a break from the beach.

Discover the charming Stampace quarter with its many churches and ancient Roman ruins, such as the Villa del Tigellio and the amphitheatre.

The port of Cagliari is one of the oldest in the Mediterranean. It was founded by he Phoenicians more than 2500 years ago.

Day trip

Villasimius. Take the beautiful coastal road from Cagliari to the town of Villasimius where you will be blessed with breathtaking views. Numerous beaches with glittering water invite you into the sea for a swim. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes to enjoy, too.
Nebida. Explore the beautiful coastline around Nebida. At the centre of the village you will find a panoramic walk with breathtaking views of the sea, the cliffs and the old mineral mines of the area. About 70 kilomtres from Cagliari.

Brindisi

From the airport

Bus: Frequent STP buses take 40 minutes to Brindisi.

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La Casa del'Artigianato offers a good selection of ornaments and figurines. When was the last time you saw such beautiful examples of papier-mache?

On Corso Umberto, you can go from shop to shop, cafe to cafe, choosing from a fantastic selection of boutiques and eateries. Get your credit card out and be prepared to spend!

Day trip

Gallipoli. About 80 kilometres south of Brindisi lies this attractive fishing port bursting with quaint seafood restaurants and a harbour overlooking the whitewashed village. A picturesque spot to spend a leisurely afternoon exploring.

Catania (Sicily)

From the airport

Bus: Bus 457 leaves Arrivals every 20 minutes from 5am to 8pm, stopping at the city centre and central train station.

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Everything and anything to remind you of your trip to Sicily is available at Punto Artigianato. Purchase crafts made from wood, lava, stone, sand and glass.
At EcoShop you can buy everything you need for an environmentally friendly life, with everything made in Sicily.

Every morning in Piazza Pardo, between the port and cathedral square, the city's most important fish market is held. Noisy, smelly and quite an experience, it is a great place to buy cheap and fantastically fresh fish.

If you have been out very late and you have the midnight munchies, the place to go is Bar Magri, selling tasty snacks 24 hours a day.

Viale Ruggero di Lauria is an attractive boulevard by the Ionic Sea, just a few metres north of the central train station, with a long seaside pavement that is perfect for an afternoon stroll.

Via Etnea is the longest street in the city centre. Lined with shops, bars and cafes, it is ideal for a leisurely stroll. At the weekend it becomes a traffic-free zone.

Day trip

Calatabiano. Quaint, romantic town 50 kilometres from Catania. Notable features include the ninth-century castle and beautiful beaches. It is an easy train ride away.
Randazzo. On the slopes of Mount Etna, Randazzo is an historic town famous for its churches and beautiful palace, and it is also only 15 kilomtres from Etna's crater. Take the Circumetnea train from Catania.