Volete una vacanza di fine estate-inizio autunno gradevole e sorprendente? Ecco le migliori dieci destinazioni d’Europa, secondo The Guardian. Ce ne sono due italiane: Catania e Bari, con quello pugliese descritto come territorio più ampio rispetto al solo capoluogo. Si pensi che la foto di presentazione riguarda Polignano a Mare. Di seguito la presentazione della città pugliese nell’articolo del quotidiano britannico:
With a warren of an old town– the Bari Vecchia– and a roster of ancient buildings, Bari is a joy for those who simply like to wander – and soak up late summer sunshine. Look for the 11th-century Basilica di San Nicola, the 12th-century cathedral and the recently restored Teatro Petruzzelli, which hosts regular opera and ballet performances.
The so-called new town is actually quite old, too, having been laid out on a grid pattern by Napoleon’s brother-in-law, Joachim Murat, King of Naples. Pedestrianised Via Argiro and Sparano are well-known shopping areas. Great-value cuisine is another good reason to visit– street food includes Maria’s legendary sgagliozze (deep-fried polenta balls, Str delle Crociate), while on via del Arco Basso women sell handmade pastafrom tables in the street. If you want all this grub on your doorstep, you’ll have to accept what the old town is: noisy and fun.
There are decent sandy and pebble beaches in Bari too, and some lovely resorts like Polignano a Mare just down the coast. And the weather is warm long into October.
Where to stay Borgo San Nicola has doubles from €50 a night or out in the new town Olive Tree Backpackers (double from €48) is lovely.
Getting there EasyJet flies from Gatwick from £55 return, Ryanair flies from Stansted and (until late October only) Liverpool, from £40 return. Wizz Air flies from Luton from around £50 return.
