All Ports in Apulia

The Port of Trani is a historic maritime hub on Italy’s Adriatic coast, located in Apulia in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani. It sits at the heart of the elegant seaside city of Trani, whose waterfront combines centuries of maritime tradition with modern leisure and tourism experiences. The port is known for its picturesque setting, fishing activity, moored yachts, and a lively promenade lined with restaurants, cafés, and bars that overlook the water, offering visitors a quintessential Adriatic atmosphere. Locals and tourists alike enjoy strolling along the harbour, watching fishing boats return with the day’s catch and enjoying panoramic views of the sea and the iconic Trani Cathedral nearby.   Short History of the Port of Trani The origins of the Port of Trani date back to the early medieval period, when the town emerged as an important Adriatic maritime centre. The city’s strategic position made it a vital departure point during the 11th-13th centuries, particularly during the Crusades, when it developed strong commercial ties with other Mediterranean ports and the Italian maritime republics. Trani issued one of the earliest surviving maritime law codes, the Ordinamenta et consuetudo maris in 1063, highlighting the advanced nature of its seafaring institutions and practices Read more [...]

Porto Vecchio (Old Port) is the historic harbor of Monopoli and one of the most distinctive maritime landmarks on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy. Moreover, Porto Vecchio is widely considered the most picturesque area of Monopoli. It is located at the northern edge of the historic center, where the ancient city meets the sea, and has played a central role in the urban, economic, and defensive development of Monopoli for more than two millennia. The port occupies a naturally sheltered inlet that opens eastward toward the Adriatic Sea. This natural configuration explains why the earliest settlement of Monopoli developed precisely around this harbor area. Today, Porto Vecchio remains an active port, though its function has shifted almost entirely toward traditional fishing and small-scale maritime activities. It is the authentic home of the city’s typical fishing boats, known as gozzi (or vozz in the local dialect). These wooden boats are generally around five meters long and are still used daily by local fishermen. Painted in bright red, blue, green, and white, the gozzi are both functional working vessels and a strong visual symbol of Monopoli’s maritime identity. The red lighthouse marking the port entrance, the imposing Castle of Charles V overlooking Read more [...]

Porto Vecchio (Old Port) is a small port in Bari, located south-east of the Bari Vecchia, the historical center of the city, enclosed between the Pier of Sant’Antonio and Pier of San Nicola. Inside the port, there are two quays reserved for fishing boats, of 350 and 180 meters. It has 230 berths for boats up to 12 meters in length. The small port is among the most picturesque places in the city, due to the presence of colorful boats and a fish market. At the western edge of the port, we can find the Margherita Theater, and further to the north, on Lungomare Imperatore Augusto, the Fort of Saint Anthony the Abbot.   HOW TO GET THERE Porto Vecchio is located about 1.1 kilometers away from the Bari Centrale railway station, at the northern end of Corso Cavour.