Good news for those who long for southern Italy: direct flights from Vilnius to the Apulia region will start in March

Direct flights Vilnius-Bari will resume in March. Following the cessation of these direct flights in 2019, the resumption of these flights was driven by the latest statistics from the Apulia region, which confirmed that the number of Lithuanians arriving in southern Italy had increased by 150% in five years. – of which almost 63%. chose quality accommodation in 4-star hotels. The total number of tourists in the Puglia region has risen to 40%, according to a media report.

According to the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania, Giuseppe Saracino, the resumption of the Vilnius-Bari flights is a very important step for both travelers and the Pandemic-affected tourism companies. Furthermore, in recent years, not only tourism, but also import and export relations with Lithuania have been actively strengthened, which has contributed to the popularization of the countries and the recognition of the Puglia region as a tourist destination of quality in southern Italy.

The Honorary Consul’s initiative to resume Vilnius-Bari flights received strong support not only from the Apulia region, but also from the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Lithuanian and Italian Chambers of Commerce, Rotary and Lions International Lietuva, and the Apulia and Basilicata clubs. Lithuanian community.

“Ryanair’s new Vilnius-Bari flights will open up more opportunities to discover and get to know the Apulia region, as well as promote cultural and commercial development. To ensure the highest quality of tourism in the region, we tour the sights and hotels most famous places in Apulia each season together with tour operators. These close contacts and responsible attention to the quality of tourism determine the growing interest of Lithuanian travel agencies in our country, which shows that Apulia is becoming an attraction every increasing for tourists ”, says G. Saracino.

The Puglia region is famous not only for its warm climate throughout the year, but also for its tourist areas on par with the Maldives. The southern regions of Italy are rich in blue beaches, impressive culinary heritage, preserved urban architecture and natural diversity, making it one of the most popular attractions in Apulia to date: cycling, hiking and food tours.

According to Giuseppe Saracino, travelers who want to learn about the culture of southern Italy can discover an impressive architectural heritage in all the cities of Puglia. Lovers of ancient Roman and Greek architecture are welcome in Lecce and Gallipoli. Those looking for typical Puglia architecture are recommended to visit the city of Alberobelo, which is home to more than 1,000 buildings from the 19th century. conical stone houses – “trulli”. Meanwhile, in the capital Bari, the main attraction of Lithuanian tourists is St. Tomb of the Grand Duchess of Lithuania Bona Sforza in Michael’s Cathedral.

The Puglia region attracts travelers from all over the world with cities located in unique natural areas. One of the most distinctive cities is Santa Maria di Leuca, located on a promontory bathed by the Ionian and Adriatic seas. Meanwhile, tourists who long for blue beaches can plan a vacation in the province of Gargano, where not only the most beautiful beaches in southern Italy are located, but also the Gargano National Park. Garganas is known among Italians as the only surviving ancient oak and beech forest in Italy.

“The Vilnius-Bari flights, which were stopped two years ago, not only caused a lot of inconvenience to travelers, but also seriously affected Apulian tourism businesses. Tourism is the main source of income for the majority of the population of the region, and the resumption of flights from March should help further strengthen the mutually beneficial cooperation between the countries. Furthermore, we hope that when Kaunas becomes the European Capital of Culture in 2022, we will not only be able to jointly promote Lithuania and Apulia in the international tourism community, but also start joint cultural projects, ”says G. Saracino.

Those interested in traveling to the Apulia region can contact the Department of Tourism of the Consulate at tel. No. number 0039 360 44 23 81 or by email [email protected].