Giovinazzo was the perfect little respite for a week of exploring Puglia. After long days in Bari and Polignano a Mare, Lecce, Mont Sant’ Angelo and more, it was wonderful to come back to a smaller, lesser-known, little fishing town without the mayhem of tourists everywhere.
It was nice to make arrangements to have someone meet us at the Bari airport to take us to the flat— as it would be confusing to first-timers.
The flat itself is literally on the front row of the harbor in a very old building and flanked by churches, up a couple flights of stairs. You can see the terrace as part of the Giovinazzo skyline in brochures.
The very kind Rosa— a local— greeted us and showed us around. Make sure you have your translations ready because so few people speak English in this town!
You will wake to church bells and hear them ringing throughout the day. Fishermen are out by sunrise, dotting the harbor. The skyline was beautiful from the rooftop terrace.
Yes, some of the linens were dated, but this didn’t bother me; everything was clean and the Murphy bed was more comfortable than I expected. Laundry dried quickly on the rack in front of the heater or hung from the line on the back terrace.
Espresso each morning and slow evenings on the terrace with a bottle of vino… just tuck under the porch overhang if it rains!
Would happily return. :)