Een roadtrip door Puglia is fantastisch: de landschappen zijn idyllisch, de dorpjes charmant en de kustlijn adembenemend. Maar als je met de auto reist sta je vroeg of laat voor een praktische uitdaging: waar kun je het beste parkeren in Puglia? In dit artikel geven we je handige tips en concrete informatie over parkeren in populaire bestemmingen zoals Bari, Alberobello, Ostuni, Lecce en Polignano a Mare. Zo ga je goed voorbereid op pad, voorkom je stress én boetes.
Most towns and villages in Puglia have a historic centre with narrow streets, limited parking and ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato) zones. These are low-traffic zones where you may only drive with special permission. Are you breaking the rules? Then you can expect a hefty fine. Daarom is het belangrijk om vooraf te weten waar je kunt parkeren en welke parkeerzones er zijn.
Bari is the capital of Puglia and has a busy city center. The best options for parking in Bari are:
Parcheggio Saba Porto (Corso Vittorio Veneto, 5): guarded parking lot close to the port and within walking distance of the old town (Bari Vecchia).
Parcheggio Libertà: a little further from the center, but cheaper and easily accessible.
Street parking (strisce blu): blue lines indicate paid parking spots. Pay close attention to the times and rates.
Tip: Avoid driving in Bari Vecchia due to the ZTL Zone. Park outside the old town and explore the city on foot.
Who doesn’t dream of visiting the trulli in Alberobello? Fortunately, parking here is relatively easy:
Parcheggio Viale Indipendenza: large paid parking lot a short walk from the center.
Parcheggio Via Monte Pertica: alternative on the other side of town, near the Trullo church.
Free parking is available along the outer edges of the village, but quickly fills up in high season.
Parking in Ostuni, also called the “white city,” requires some preparation because of the hilly center:
Parcheggio Via G. Pinto: ample paid parking just below the historic center.
Parcheggio Ostuni Parco Rimembranze: close to the center and often space still available.
Free parking is available on the outskirts of town, but be prepared for a brisk walk.
Lecce, the “Florence of the South,” has many parking options but also many ZTL zones. Keep this in mind:
Parcheggio Torre del Parco (Via Adua): just outside the center, with lots of spots.
Parcheggio Piazza Mazzini: Easy to get to and no ZTL zone!
Free parking on Via Benedetto Croce or around the train station, with a short walk to the center.
The popular coastal town of Polignano a Mare attracts many visitors, especially in summer. Being well prepared is essential here:
Parcheggio San Francesco (Via San Francesco d’Assisi): large parking lot, 10 min walk from the center.
Parcheggio Via Martiri di Dogali: smaller and closer, but quickly full.
Some accommodations offer private parking – inquire about this in advance.
Gallipoli is located on the west coast of the Salento peninsula. The town consists of a modern mainland and an old town center on an island, connected by a bridge.
Parking in Taranto can be a real challenge. I spent 45 minutes driving around looking for a parking spot before I found a spot on the street. By the way, don’t be surprised if you have to get a parking ticket at the lokake tabaccheria. These are like scratch-off tickets on which you scratch away until what time you want to park there.
To ensure your stay in Puglia goes smoothly, we have put together a few tips:
