Cozze
Cozze: the charming village of Mola di Bari
If you're looking for a quiet summer destination where you can enjoy the sea and the warmth of Southern Italy, the village of Cozze could be the ideal choice. Located along the Adriatic coast just 5 km southeast of the town of Mola di Bari and 25 km from the city of Bari, this location is characterized by a low, rocky coastline with sandy bottom.
Physical geography
With the exception of Cala delle Alghe and Calarena, the coast of Cozze is characterized by low cliffs and signs of cave carving, while the seabed is mostly sandy.
History
Born as a simple fishing village, in the 1960s Cozze underwent a great building development with the construction of large villas with gardens and tree-lined avenues. Despite being mainly frequented during the summer period, Cozze has maintained its strong identity and also houses churches and numerous historic villas.
Anthropogenic geography
The urbanization of Cozze mainly dates back to the second half of the 20th century, and the houses are mainly made up of villas located between the coastline and the State Road 16 Adriatica.
Infrastructure and transportation
Thanks to the construction of the variant stretch from Mola di Bari to Cozze, the village is no longer crossed by the State Road 16 Adriatica, which now runs on a track a few tens of meters away from the original one, became part of the town of Mola di Bari. A bike path has also been created along the road.
In addition, the village of Cozze is easily accessible by both private car and public transportation.
If you want to enjoy a beach vacation in a quiet and characteristic location, Cozze could be just the place for you.
