Santa Maria Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Maria
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Curci Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Curci Theater during your trip to Barletta.
Activities
One and a half hour excursion on SUP in Trani
Barletta-Andria-Trani: oil mill tour and oil tasting
Trani – Castel del Monte: organized tour in 3 hours
From Bari: Burrata cheese and confetti experience
Trani: Wine tasting & Light Lunch in a Vineyard
Bisceglie: Private Tour with Typical Sospiro Sweet Tasting
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
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
VinsLounge B&B
Saint Patrick B&B Guesthouse
Very simple. Great location.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Dogana Resort
Excellent venue and helpful staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Marè Resort
Clean room, great view over the harbour, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
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 Palazzo della Marra and Challenge of Barletta.
