Pane e Pomodoro Beach is a small beach in Bari, located on Lungomare Amando Perotti, about 2 kilometers away from the historical center of the city. The beach owes its name, Pane e Pomodoro (Bread and Tomato), to the habit of the people of Bari, when they were sunbathing, to eat simple bread seasoned with tomatoes. The sandy beach is flanked by a large green space equipped with benches and games for children. On the beach, you can find a bar, toilets and showers. In addition to the sandy shore for access to the sea, there are also wooden piers. HOW TO GET THERE Pane e Pomodoro Beach is located about 2.2 kilometers away from the Bari Centrale train station, or about 30 minutes on foot. Use the map below to find the beach in no time.
All Beaches in Bari
Pane e Pomodoro is Bari’s best-known urban beach, located southeast of the centre along the waterfront. It combines sandy sections with areas of pebbles and gravel and can be reached easily from central Bari. Its proximity to the Lungomare makes it particularly convenient for visitors who want to combine sightseeing with a few hours beside the Adriatic.
Farther southeast, Torre Quetta provides another important public seaside area. It includes open beach space, stone platforms used as solariums, accessible facilities, and easier sea access through dedicated walkways. Together with Pane e Pomodoro, it forms the main recreational coastal zone immediately south of central Bari and is connected to ongoing waterfront regeneration projects.