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Apulia (Puglia)

If you are taking a ferry between Italy and Albania, Croatia or Greece, chances are that you will pass through either Bari or Brindisi in the southern Italian region of Puglia. If you have an Interrail or Eurail pass you can get a free trip to Greece departing from Brindisi. However, if you are going to pay for a ticket, it would be a better idea to leave from Bari - which is a lot more interesting than Brindisi with a better range of cheap accommodation.

Bari

Bari is one of the more important cities in southern Italy and it is here that you'll find the remains of St Nicholas, however most travellers pass through Bari to take a ferry to Greece.

Practical Information

Bari Tourist Information Centre

Stop Over in Bari

Outside the station

Tel (080) 577 2349

Coming & Going

Stazione Centrale is the main train station which is located about 2km from the port. Bus 20 connects the port and the station.

Brindisi

Sleezy Brindisi doesn't have much to offer the traveller, although many backpackers pass through here to take the ferry to Greece.

Practical Information

Brindisi Tourist Information Centre

Piazza Dionisi II, Brindisi

Tel (0831) 521 944

Coming & Going

The train station is located about 1km from the port. Just follow all the other backpackers.

Accommodation

Carpe Diem - Ostello della Gioventu

Via Nicola Brandi, 72100 Brindisi

Tel (0831) 413123