POLIGNANO A MARE
Wondrous city clung to a high sea cliff. Urban beach. Usually crowded.
ALBEROBELLO
Kind of Trulli Disneyland. UNESCO site. Usually very crowded.
LECCE
Capital of Apulia Baroque. Get lost in the alleys.
OTRANTO
Charming old town by the sea with tons of History. Dramatic castle that inspired the first gothic novel. The Cathedral hosts a breathtaking thousand years old mosaic.
MATERA
Unique city literally carved into the rock.
CLOSE TO MASSERIA LOJAZZO
VALLE D’ITRIA
Lovely landscapes, get lost in the tratturi (old countryside roads).
MARTINA FRANCA
Big old town, charming, unmissable. Have a walk in the alleys.
LOCOROTONDO
Tiny old jewel, 5 mins from Martina Franca.
OSTUNI
Enchanting white old town with sea view.
CEGLIE MESSAPICA
Underrated and discreet, one of the most authentic old towns in the area and one of the Apulian capitals of food.
SEA
Have a walk on the seaside at Torre Pozzelle, with its little inlets and low cliffs, or Torre Guaceto, peaceful natural reserve.
SHOPPING
Grottaglie Ceramics
Beautiful pottery, centuries old tradition.
Ceglie local food
There are several Masseria that produce local dairy and old bakeries still using wood ovens to bake.
Saturday Market in Ostuni
If you want to have a hint of local habits, visit Ostuni’s market on Saturday morning.