Adriatic Coast, Italy

Barletta: Waterfront & Castle Route

Creative Commons: Martin Stiburek

Just 15 km north of Trani, there’s some nice running in the Barletta. The path isn’t as developed as in Trani, but there are good opportunities to stitch together a nice waterfront route that includes a loop around the Castello di Barletta, a restored Norman castle. The nicest section is the ~5 km between the Litoranea & Bagno 27.

Lungomare section. Google Street View.

Overall, the route is up to 8.6 km one-way. You can start as far south as Bamboo Beach, along the Litoranea di Levante. Run for 2 km north toward Barletta, and then enjoy a ~1 km loop on the paths around the Castello. Continue north along the Lungomare Pietro Paolo Mennea for another 2.5 km. This section features a good sidewalk alongside a beach that goes for nearly 5 km. Note that there’s a fairly busy road alongside. Past Bagno 27, the final 3 km are on the road — there’s no sidewalk, but not too much traffic. There are some water views here.

Add-Ons: Explore the narrow streets of the historic centre of Trani, between the water and Corso Imbriani.

Essentials
  • Up to 8.6 km (5.4 miles) one-way
  • Fairly flat
  • South end is ~2 km south of the center of Barletta

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Essentials
  • Up to 8.6 km (5.4 miles) one-way
  • Fairly flat
  • South end is ~2 km south of the center of Barletta