Hotels Barletta, Guesthouses Barletta and Residences Barletta

Barletta, a new Apulian province (together with Andria and Trani) overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is a renowned holiday destination for both the lovers of the sea, beaches and sunny climate of southern Italy, those interested in history, culture, art and architecture and who wants to explore the alluring natural environment of the Coastal Murgia on the top of which the city lies.

To stay at the accommodation facilities situated in the old town or the well-equipped 3-star hotels the city boasts gives tourists the opportunity to discover the cultural and artistic treasures the narrow streets of the medieval village shield. Along the sea front is a wide array of accommodation facilities which are able to suit even tourists' most demanding requirements, ranging from elegant 4-star hotels provided with private access to the beach to cheaper options, such as budget hotels and inns situated near the sea.

The crystal-clear sea, the long beach developing along the commercial harbour and the well-equipped lidos, together with a climate which is warm and sunny for most of the year, make Barletta's coast an appreciated holiday destination for tourists from all over the world. The western coast, where most hotels, restaurants and glamorous clubs rise, is the ideal place to spend relaxing days lying down on the beautiful beach of fine sand. The quieter eastern beach overlooks one of the most important and impressive historic buildings in the city, the Norman Castle, which now hosts the Civic Museum and is surrounded by the lush Public Garden.
From the Castle, a pleasant walk leads to the old town and its extraordinary clusters of art treasures. Via del Duomo leads to the XII-century Cathedral of St. Maria Maggiore, which was built in the so-called Apulian-Romanesque style and then embellished with Gothic elements, the nearby church of St.Andrea and the famous Palazzo della Marra. Such a pinnacle of Baroque architecture is now the seat of “De Nittis” Art Gallery. Just in the heart of the city centre, next to the Church of St. Sepulchre, is the famous Colossus of Barletta, a giant bronze statue dating back to the IV century AD probably representing an Emperor from Costantinople. Ancient palaces and archaeological sites of great value complement the tourist offer of the old town.