The 5 BEST Bari Horseback Riding Tours in 2021 - en.Yumping.it

Bari, capital of the beautiful region of Apulia, is arguably the heel of the Italian peninsula. It is the third largest city in southern Italy and is considered the queen of the Adriatic Sea ports. In fact, right here is the largest and most important seaport on the Adriatic coast, which has made Bari the centre of maritime traffic between the East and West for millions of years.

If you are on holiday in this city you should visit the charming old town, characterised by narrow alleys, small and large churches and numerous historic buildings. The most important church is undoubtedly the Papal Basilica of St. Nicholas, which is the symbol of the patron saint of Bari and is considered one of the most important churches in Italy. During your visit to Bari you will also see the mighty Swabian Castle at the entrance to the old town, which for many years played a key role in defending the city from enemy sea attacks.

Your day in Bari will be full of visits and places to discover, but you can make this stay even more amazing with a wonderful horseback riding tour in the city. In fact, near Bari you will find many facilities that will offer you a unique equestrian experience. The centres are located in small villages close to the city, where you can immerse yourself in the nature of the Bari countryside and forget about the stress of everyday life.

Horseback riding is the best way to distance yourself from reality, able to provide you with a state of peace, relaxation and tranquillity as well as to feel a real connection with the animal and the surrounding nature. Moreover, on a horseback tour you can stop to observe the beautiful landscapes of the Bari countryside, surrounded by countless of beautiful olive trees, the most characteristic tree of this area.

The riding routes are chosen by the staff of the equestrian centre who will explain each step to approach the horse and provide you with the necessary material for your ride, as well as adapting the equestrian excursion to your level. But at all times, the rider accompanying you will be looking after you.

Once the activity is over, you can visit one of the many farmhouses in the area to continue enjoying nature and the tranquillity of the countryside. Here it is traditional here to taste the typical local Apulian wines such as Primitivo, Negroamaro, red Cerignola among many others.

If after the feeling of peace and serenity that this horseback tour has given you, you decide to return to the city of Bari, you can choose to continue your day’s excitement in different ways. In fact, you can visit one of the many museums of the city or enter the various cathedrals and churches of the old town. If, on the other hand, you are a sea lover, you cannot miss the seafront promenade of Bari, considered the longest one in Italy. Here you can choose between a long walk or a visit to the old harbour, symbol of the soul of Bari.

During your stay in Bari, and especially after an exciting horseback ride in the surrounding area, you should also fill your stomach with some typical dishes from this area, such as le orecchiette con le cime di rapa, shell-shaped pasta with turnip tops. In fact, if you take a stroll through the old town of Bari you can watch how the (mostly older) women hand-knead pasta, and what could be more representative of Italian culture and tradition than witnessing an image such as this one?

Bari, as you can see, is a city that has everything to see and experience. During this beautiful holiday you will be surrounded by smells and tastes that will make you live the authentic essence of Apulia.