Finding a home that welcomes your animal
The first thing is to choose a genuinely pet-friendly place, not one that merely tolerates it. When you write to us, tell us right away that you’re travelling with an animal: we’ll point you to the most suitable homes, explain the few practical tips (where to keep the bed, how to handle floors and fabrics) and give you the useful info with no nasty surprises on arrival.
An apartment, compared with a hotel room, is almost always the better solution with a pet: it has space, a corner where the dog can settle, and it lets you manage meals and routines on your own. Self check-in helps here too: you arrive whenever you like, keeping no one waiting and sparing your four-legged companion any reception stress.
Where to walk it: parks, seafront and beaches
Bari offers plenty of outdoor space to stretch some paws. The monumental seafront, long and flat, is perfect for daily walks, especially early morning and at sunset when it’s cooler. The city parks, like the 2 Giugno park, are green lungs where you can let the dog run away from the traffic.
For the sea, along the Apulian coast there are beaches and stretches that welcome four-legged friends, particularly outside high season, when the lidos are freer and quieter. The rules change from beach to beach and season to season, so it’s worth checking locally: we’re happy to give you up-to-date pointers on the handiest spots based on where you’re staying.
Tips for a stress-free stay
A few common-sense rules make everything simpler. Bring what makes the dog feel at home, like its bed, bowls and a few toys, so the new surroundings frighten it less. Keep water to hand on summer walks, because in Bari from June to September it’s hot and the asphalt burns in the middle of the day: better to go out early and after sunset.
Check ahead about the activities you want to do: many open-air bars and restaurants welcome dogs, but it’s good to ask. And remember to travel by the book, with a lead, a muzzle available where required and your animal’s health documents. With a little organisation, Bari becomes an easy and welcoming city even for those who don’t leave their companion at home: write to us and we’ll help you set up the right stay.
