In the coastal area that extends between Molfetta e Bisceglie is theTorre Calderina Natural Oasis, an area dominated by a vegetation called "coastal Murgia" and by the typical plants of prickly pears, which has allowed the area to obtain an important landscape constraint, given its natural beauty and considerable public interest.
The tower system was used throughout southern Italy, under the Kingdom of the Bourbons, for defensive purposes to protect themselves from frequent and disastrous pirate raids, mainly from Turkey and the Balkans. In particular, Torre Calderina dates back to 1569 when for defensive purposes it was erected to be able to readily sight the enemy and organize the defense.
For several years in the area adjacent to Torre Calderina there is the Lido Nettuno village, an important bathing establishment in the North of Bari, which hosts various attractions. In addition to the splendid sea, skilfully scrutinized by the tower and characterized by rocks and sand, I recommend for a summer lunch break or a romantic dinner, the "Buen Vivir" restaurant-pizzeria which is located right on the sea and offers all the products of local gastronomy.
Obviously these are mainly products offered by the sea, including octopus salad, baked prawns, grilled octopus, marinated anchovies, carpaccio as well as typical local cheeses such as burratine and ricottine paired with jams and honey. Even the pizzas will not disappoint you, for quantity and quality. Personally I recommend the Torre Chianca cold ciccio, fresh and prepared with healthy ingredients. The peculiarity of the place is that it is KM O products so don't expect to eat truffles… it's not from Puglia.
You can continue the day with an excursion on a sailing boat until sunset, at search for dolphins: yes, dolphins populate the natural oasis Torre Calderina and if you are lucky they will not be long in showing up.
If, on the other hand, you prefer to laze around the beach and maybe sip an iced drink, you can sit at the beach bar of the Buen Vivir, where they will be able to advise you on the right centrifuged juice for every need ... needless to say it is local fruit and purchased daily at the market.
