With the idea of fitting in some tourist sites with walking, I booked a few nights at an apartment in Barletta. The plan – some pack-free walking along the sections of the via Litoranea along the coast, and train to return (they run really frequently along this route).
I had read about the beauty of some of these old towns along the coast, and figured that the walking would also be scenic. However, I had not been able to find a lot of information specific to this trail towards Bari. Other advantages of an apartment for a few nights – eating our dinner at an earlier time that suits us, and the washing machine
We caught the bus from Cerignola to Barletta – it starts to spit soon after setting out on the bus, and within minutes of arriving at our apartment accommodation, it starts to pour.
We made the trip to the supermarket in the rain, but it stopped later on for an evening wander.
Barletta to Trani 15km,
16deg, sunny, mild breeze
We like Barletta, with its castle, and old town.
We enjoy our visit to Trani, with it’s cathedral, harbour and waterside piazzas, and grand buildings.
The trail between the two towns though – nothing really going for it other than it gets you from point A to point B.
After our visit to Trani and lunch, we head to the train station to return to Barletta, still with a plan to walk the following two sections the next day: Trani through Bisceglie to Molfetta, a 23km route along the coast, with train pre- and post the walk.
At the station our plan soon changes as we watched train after train being cancelled or delayed that early evening, and announcements about an unscheduled strike the following day (foiled again).
We spend the day in Barletta instead, wandering the old streets, a visit to the castle, the museum and a delicious, relaxed long lunch.
Followed by some Canasta – progress DC 4, Richo 2.
Richo and DC 