Type

Sailing boat

Period:

April - May - June - July - August - September

Not to be missed:

A stop in the town of Trani is suggested. It is the first of a series of perfectly clean historical centres in the towns of Puglia and where a sophisticated resort atmosphere is usually located near the port.  The Trani port is equipped with 500 boat spaces and a depth between 2 and 5 metres.
The towns of Bisceglie, Molfetta and Giovinazzo are nearby and all equipped with well-organised ports with safe landings. The safe port of Bari is worth a stop for its restored historical centre and exciting night life. The breathtaking view of the city looking up from the bottom of the old port also holds its own. The last stop is Polignano a Mare, a lively resort area with a charming historical centre.

Useful informations

Along the route from Manfredonia to Bari it is important to look often towards the Gargano to determine weather conditions. If it is clearly and the peaks are well-defined that means that the Sirocco wind is on its way; cloud cover means the Libeccio wind or winds from the north are arriving. Black clouds mean the arrival of Bora winds from the west or northwest; haze along the coast signals winds from the first quadrant. It is important to note that low tide during the summer is synonymous with good weather. In the case of the ‘Burrina’ wind from the northeast is essential to reef the mainsail and hoist a smaller jib to take on a safe and speedy voyage from Manfredonia to Brindisi.