Bari Harbour is a historic port and hub in the seaside city, its many boats adding a splash of colour to views of the Adriatic Sea. The harbour serves as Bari’s gateway to many exotic destinations, but the waterfront cafés and tourism information centre make Bari Harbour a destination in itself.
The harbour is among the largest on the Adriatic Coast and is a major port on the journey between central Europe and destinations in the Middle East and the Balkan Peninsula. You can board a cruise trip travelling to one of these intriguing destinations or relax in the café within the busy cruise terminal, watching the large ships entering and leaving the port.
Browse the souvenir shops and boutiques that stand beside the cafés and restaurants in the harbour. Find out about local events at the tourism information office. Watch the changing hues of the sky as the sun sets in the evening.
Stroll along the boulevard that wraps around the northern point of the city to enjoy unobstructed sea views. Get a closer look at the array of boats and watch fishermen at work at the old section of the port, a little to the southeast of the new port. Drop in at the Port Authority for up-to-date information about cruises and marine activity.
Ride one of the sightseeing buses and trains along the coast of Bari. Capture photos of the medieval buildings that occupy the surrounding old town zone.
The harbour is open to the public at all times and is free to enter.
Bari Harbour covers the northern tip of the old town district in the northern part of the city. Walk north for 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) from the Bari Centrale train station to get to the port. Nearby attractions include the Basilica San Nicola, the Chiesa San Marco dei Veneziani, Bari Cathedral and the Norman Castle.
