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Trulli, olive-grove villas and sea-view houses between the old port of Bari and the Itria Valley
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A saint, a harbour and the trulli country beyond
Most people fly into Bari, the capital of Puglia, and drive straight out again. That is a pity. Its old town, Bari Vecchia, is a knot of whitewashed lanes around the Basilica di San Nicola, which has held the relics of Saint Nicholas since sailors brought them from Myra in 1087. In the evening the whole city seems to walk the Lungomare.
Our Bari collection runs to 80+ properties. A few are in and around the city: townhouses and apartments with sea views and rooftop terraces. Most lie further south. There are trulli with conical stone roofs near Locorotondo and Alberobello, farmhouse villas among the olive groves near Monopoli, and houses near the sea at Capitolo and Polignano a Mare.
Here is how the area divides, what to eat and when to come.
Bari at a glance
- Properties
- 80+ trulli, villas, townhouses and apartments, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £1,800 to £3,500 a week, from around £1,400
- Best areas
- Bari for the city, Polignano a Mare and Monopoli for the coast, Locorotondo and Alberobello for the trulli
- Best time
- May, June and September; early May for the Festa di San Nicola
- Airport
- Bari Karol Wojtyła, with direct flights from the UK; Brindisi is an alternative
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
La Chanca | 4-Bedroom Villa in Bari Metropolitan City of Bari4 bedrooms
Palazzo Tramonto Bari: One-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Patio – Bari1 bedrooms
Villa Cozzana | 7-Bedroom Villa in Monopoli Metropolitan City of Bari7 bedrooms
Villa Aurum | 5-Bedroom Villa in Bari Metropolitan City of Bari5 bedroomsWhere to stay in Bari
Bari itself for the old town and the harbour, Polignano a Mare, Monopoli and Capitolo for the coast, and the countryside around Castellana Grotte, Cozzana and Locorotondo for trulli and olive groves.
Bari Vecchia, the castle and the Lungomare
Bari Vecchia sits on a small peninsula between the old and new harbours. At its heart is the pale stone Basilica di San Nicola, a pilgrimage site for Catholic and Orthodox Christians alike. Nearby stands the Norman and Swabian castle, the Castello Normanno-Svevo. In the lanes around the Arco Basso, women still make orecchiette by hand at tables set up outside their doorways.
Beyond the old walls is the nineteenth-century Murattiano district, laid out on a neat grid. It has the shopping streets, the Teatro Petruzzelli and the start of the seafront. A townhouse or apartment here suits a couple who would rather walk to dinner than drive to it.
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Polignano a Mare, Monopoli and Capitolo
Heading south, the coast turns to limestone cliffs and small coves. Polignano a Mare is built right on the cliff edge. Its tiny beach at Lama Monachile lies at the bottom of a ravine, and the town is the birthplace of Domenico Modugno, who wrote Volare. Monopoli, a little further on, is a working port with a walled old town and fishing boats painted blue.
South of Monopoli, Capitolo has a string of beach clubs and sandy inlets. Behind it, the countryside around Cozzana is a quiet patchwork of dry stone walls and ancient olive trees, close to the sea without being on top of it.
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Conical roofs above, caverns below
Inland, the land climbs onto the Murgia plateau and the trulli begin: round whitewashed houses with grey conical roofs of dry stone. Alberobello has whole streets of them and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Locorotondo, a circular hill town in the Itria Valley, is quieter and makes a crisp white wine.
Castellana Grotte, around 40 kilometres from Bari, sits above a cave system discovered in 1938. Tours run either a short route or the full three kilometres to the Grotta Bianca, a chamber of white alabaster. Matera, with its cave dwellings, is around an hour away by road, just over the border in Basilicata.
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Raw sea urchins, focaccia and a May festival
Bari eats well and without fuss. Try orecchiette with turnip tops, focaccia barese topped with tomatoes and olives, panzerotti, and squares of fried polenta called sgagliozze. On weekend mornings, locals gather at the old harbour to eat raw sea urchins and octopus straight from the fishing boats.
The Festa di San Nicola runs from 7 to 9 May. There is a costumed procession on the first evening, and on the second day the saint's statue is carried out to sea by boat. May, June and September are the best months for the coast. July and August are hot and busy, and October brings the olive harvest. Our concierge can arrange restaurant tables, cooking lessons, boat trips and transfers.
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Casa Bianca Italy3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,993 a week
Villa Recitano | 5-Bedroom Villa in Bari Capitolo5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £4,796 a week
Rent Villa Ghiacciolo Italy6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £4,669 a week
Villa Silva Italy8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £4,508 a week
Trulli Francesco | 5-Bedroom Villa – Bari Italy5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £4,396 a week
Villa Riccio Carbonara Bari: 4-Bedroom Trulli with Private Pool in Puglia’s Itria – Bari Italy4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £4,384 a week
Villa Alloro Carbonara Bari: 3-Bedroom Countryside Villa – Bari Italy3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,241 a week
Villa Carretto | 5-Bedroom Villa in Capitolo5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £4,236 a weekWhy book your Bari villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The properties around Bari range from city apartments to trulli deep among the olive groves, and we know which are a short drive from the beach and which suit those who want complete quiet. With 80+ properties in Bari, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant tables in Bari Vecchia and Polignano, orecchiette lessons, boat trips along the coast, tickets for the Castellana caves, day trips to Matera, car hire and transfers from Bari or Brindisi. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay near Bari?
Stay in Bari itself for the old town, restaurants and the seafront. Polignano a Mare, Monopoli and Capitolo suit those who want the sea. The countryside around Locorotondo, Alberobello and Castellana Grotte is the place for trulli, olive groves and quiet.
When is the best time to visit Bari?
May, June and September are warm without the August crowds. The Festa di San Nicola, from 7 to 9 May, is the city's great celebration. Autumn is good for walking and the olive harvest.
What is a trullo?
A trullo is a traditional Apulian house made of dry stone, with whitewashed walls and a conical roof. They are found across the countryside south of Bari, most famously in Alberobello. Many have been carefully restored as holiday homes, often with extensions and gardens.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Bari?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Bari cost?
Across our 80+ villas in Bari, weekly rates typically range from £1,800 to £3,500, with the most affordable from around £1,400 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Bari from the UK?
Bari Karol Wojtyła airport has direct flights from several UK airports and is only a short drive from the city centre. Polignano a Mare and Monopoli are both within an hour or so, and Brindisi airport is an alternative for villas further south. Our concierge can arrange transfers and car hire.
Are there villas in Bari for large groups?
Yes. Our Bari collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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From the lanes of Bari Vecchia to the trulli of the Itria Valley, 80+ properties booked direct with our concierge