Santa Maria Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Maria
Popular places to visit
Colossus of Barletta
You can learn about the history of Barletta when you stop by Colossus of Barletta. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Barletta Castle
Barletta Castle is just one of the places to see in Barletta, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Challenge of Barletta
Find out about the history of Barletta when you spend time at Challenge of Barletta. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore
Find out about the history of Barletta when you take a trip to Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Art Gallery Giuseppe De Nittis
You can study the exhibits at Art Gallery Giuseppe De Nittis, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Barletta. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Palazzo della Marra
You can study the exhibits at Palazzo della Marra, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Barletta. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Activities
Barletta-Andria-Trani: oil mill tour and oil tasting
Birdwatching Boccadoro: the wildlife of the wetland
One and a half hour excursion on SUP in Trani
Trani – Castel del Monte: organized tour in 3 hours
The Path of the Cliffs: Torre Olivieri and the Gruccione Bay
From Bari: Burrata cheese and confetti experience
Our pick of the best Santa Maria Hotel Deals
La Disfida di Barletta
Hotel is not a hotel but a room for the night. You get a token to present to one of two cafe for a coffee and pastry in the morning which is the free breakfast. The reception is always closed, even at the announced opening times which is inconvenient. It’s rather basic. However it in a great location ...
Reviewed on 4 June 2022
Casa Lopez
Excellent location. Walk a block to restaurants and cafes. Mid 1800's homepage extensively renovated and keeping original walls. Nice fresh breakfast. Very hospitable host. I would definateky recommend this place.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Antica Dimora Luxury Rooms
Brilliant location and lovely room. Hosts very friendly and offered lots of local advice. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Binario1 Rooms
Easy to find as its a couple of metres from train station.Very airy modern room with a balcony Extremely nice maid who helped with luggage.No lift to the rooms because of the structure of the building so not ideal with thise who have mobile issues.
Reviewed on 28 June 2025
B&B Dimora Vistamare
Emanuel was a very gracious host. He helped with our bags and restaurant recommendations. The room was spotless and the place is pretty new. Breakfast was plentiful and the cappuccino's were perfect. They had alternative milk if you're lactose intolerant. Location was across from the beach and convrnient. ...
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Dogana Resort
The place is beautiful — the rooms are lovely and comfortable, and everything was clean and spotless. The breakfast was excellent, and the staff was very friendly. You do need a car to get around, but it’s conveniently located near several towns worth visiting.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Maria
Zona 167
Though Zona 167 may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colossus of Barletta and Challenge of Barletta.
