It wasn't long ago that part of Bali in South Port City was a mafia hub, but now, thanks to a group of nonsense nonnas and anti-corruption mayors, the capital Puglia enjoys something like the Italian Lunnassance.
And flights from Gatwick, Stansted and Edinburgh have made it easier to enjoy weekend breaks in this vibrant southern Italian city with EasyJet, Ryanair and British Airways. Cheap flights to Bali in March and April start at £42 from Ryanair.
Bali's April temperatures rose to 30°C in August, and as it is Southern Italy, we expect a long, dry summer.
Bali beaches attract sunwashippers and water sports enthusiasts. The city's most famous beach is Paine Epomodoro. This is an absolute must for Bali natives who love the sea at their gateway. Continue south, you will come across Torre a… Mares and Mora di Bali along with most of them rocky coastline.
In the city centre you will find Norman fortress and ancient corridors, as well as elegant 19th century boulevards to modify shopping for Italian designers. Alongside the mandatory Prada and Gucci, there are also luxurious shopping outlets and vintage stores.
Then there is the famous Bali Promenade, one of Italy's most beautiful things, overlooking the sunny waters and the longest in the country.
Near the harbor, Bali Vecchia is a beautiful maze of limestone walls packed with small churches and vast cathedrals.
A tour of the old Balivecchia is a great opportunity to get stuck in the heart of this Aprian capital. The San Nicola district spreads between two Bali ports, the old and the new, overlooking the seaside. The city's historic centre, which dates back to the Middle Ages, is walled and ruled by Norman Swabian Castle, one of Apria's icons.
Near the port of the old town, locals are waiting for the traditional tomato-covered focus of Puglia, which is lined with the longest lines in Santa Rita. The food stall is livened up with small twists of freshly baked dough called fruits, vegetables and cod.
Perhaps the most Italian sight of all is Nonna, Bali's most famous resident, who sits at a table outside the house and skillfully makes and sells pasta.
Foodies embark on a Baristreat Food Walking Tour through the alleys of the historic centre and sample the typical Baristreat food enjoyed by locals.
However, for children visiting Bali, the most important thing to see is certainly the Cathedral of San Nicola. It was the spiritual home of Santa Claus, built in the 11th century after the body of St. Nicholas was taken from Myra, Turkey. Below the ground below the basement is the ruins of St. Nick.
Another attraction on the tourist trail is the Bali Archaeological Museum, housed in a 16th century monastery. There you can explore excavated Roman ruins and artifacts.
Italy also suggests, “When it comes to planning a tour of a unique location in Bali, the Russian Church in Bali, the only Orthodox church in Western Europe. It was built in 1913 at the request of Emperor Nicholas II, where the foundation was laid.
“Arco del del del Meravirie a Arch in Bali” is another must-see for romantic travelers. The legend tells of two young lovers who are hampered by her disapproved family, but is tied together by ideas from his family.
“Finally, the Rock Church in Santa Candida is considered the largest Lupestry in Apria and is well worth a visit.”
And if you're in Bari for a James Bond fan for a little while longer, you might want to visit Gravina, a small town near Paglia.
