4 charming villages to visit in Puglia at Christmas. Located between Bari and its province, they're absolutely beautiful!
There's no getting around it, the Christmas is one of those times we all want to experience to the fullest, enjoying the weather, the scents, and the loved ones.
Christmas is that magical atmosphere we've had since we were children and that, if we think about it, we never abandon even as adults. We realize it in the special desire to gather together, in the desire to put out the Christmas tree and decorate our homes according to the holiday season, but above all in the desire to live unique and evocative experiences that allow us to fully enjoy one of the most wonderful times of the year.
For this reason, if you're looking for places to immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit described above, then you can't help but consider the suggestions on this page. Puglia is undoubtedly one of the most incredible and evocative places to add even more value and excitement to your Christmas , thanks to some fantastic villages located in Bari and its province that will delight young people, families, and children.
The Apulian villages around Bari have always been the jewel in the crown of this wonderful region, but in recent years they've become even more charming and sought-after, especially during the Christmas season thanks to the splendid Christmas lights that brighten these places every year (it's no coincidence that not even the cold can stop people from taking long walks) .
Want to find out which ones? Here are four places you absolutely can't miss if you decide to spend Christmas in Puglia !
Among the lights of the Trulli of Alberobello
The trulli of Alberobello have always been a must-see for those visiting Puglia , but at Christmas this splendid place becomes something magical, with the lights illuminating the eyes and warming the mind. A village that transforms the atmosphere and brings smiles, especially to the little ones, who will feel like they're living in a pseudo Santa Claus village ... and if you happen to visit on a snowy day... the show is served.
Locorotondo and the decorated alleys
Another village definitely worth your attention, not far from Alberobello , is the wonderful Locorotondo . Small, white, and circular, it is among the most beautiful villages in Italy . Imagine what this place becomes during the Christmas (the photo on the left gives you an idea) ; with all the alleys decorated for the holidays, it's impossible not to visit Locorotondo , the village with the pointed roofs!
In the blue... and in the stars of Polignano
Probably one of the places you won't want to miss if you're staying in Bari is the splendid Polignano a Mare , just a few kilometers away. Beautiful in summer, charming in winter, magical at Christmas ; the lights in this town are worth your while, capturing all the excitement typical of the Apulian Christmas . This too will become a must-see destination.
The liveliness of old Bari
A few words also worth mentioning about the wonderful old town of Bari . If the surrounding towns are so captivating, how could we not also mention the old town of the Apulian capital ? Lights, Christmas markets, decorated bars, the smell of pettole and sgagliozze wafting through the alleys, so much joy and enthusiasm in one of the oldest and liveliest towns in our wonderful Puglia . In short, even the old town of Bari awaits you!
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