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Ostuni
Also called as The White City, stunning hilltop town overlooking the Adriatic sea.
Also called as The White City, stunning hilltop town overlooking the Adriatic sea.
Carovigno
Definitely worth visiting its old town and Dentice di Frasso Castle. Peaceful vibe compared to the more touristy towns nearby.
Definitely worth visiting its old town and Dentice di Frasso Castle. Peaceful vibe compared to the more touristy towns nearby.
Ceglie Messapica
One of Puglia’s oldest towns, known for its deep culinary roots, white-stone old town, and a raw, authentic vibe untouched by heavy tourism.
One of Puglia’s oldest towns, known for its deep culinary roots, white-stone old town, and a raw, authentic vibe untouched by heavy tourism.
Cisternino
Beautifully preserved medieval village with Moorish and Baroque influences. Wandering around the Centro Storico is like walking through a storybook.
Beautifully preserved medieval village with Moorish and Baroque influences. Wandering around the Centro Storico is like walking through a storybook.
Martina Franca
Its elaborate Baroque architecture – it's like Lecce’s cousin, but tucked inland in the Itria Valley. Don’t miss the Basilica di San Martino, a stunning Baroque church with a dramatic façade and richly decorated interior.
Its elaborate Baroque architecture – it's like Lecce’s cousin, but tucked inland in the Itria Valley. Don’t miss the Basilica di San Martino, a stunning Baroque church with a dramatic façade and richly decorated interior.
Savelletri
Charming seaside village known for its fresh seafood, beautiful beaches and nearby ancient ruins of Egnazia.
Charming seaside village known for its fresh seafood, beautiful beaches and nearby ancient ruins of Egnazia.
Capitolo
A lively seaside district of Monopoli, celebrated for its pristine beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich coastal heritage. Discover San Giorgio Church, the medieval rock-hewn chapel, a hidden gem surrounded by nature.
A lively seaside district of Monopoli, celebrated for its pristine beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich coastal heritage. Discover San Giorgio Church, the medieval rock-hewn chapel, a hidden gem surrounded by nature.
To the South
Towns within 1 hour to 1.4 hours
Lecce
Often called the 'Florence of the South,' it is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich cities in Puglia – famous for its flamboyant Baroque architecture, vibrant street life, and a unique southern charm that blends history, art, and food.
Often called the 'Florence of the South,' it is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich cities in Puglia – famous for its flamboyant Baroque architecture, vibrant street life, and a unique southern charm that blends history, art, and food.
Nardò
The heart of Nardò is its historic center, with landmarks like the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, dating back to 1080, and the Spire of the Immaculate Conception in Piazza Salandra.
The heart of Nardò is its historic center, with landmarks like the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, dating back to 1080, and the Spire of the Immaculate Conception in Piazza Salandra.
Galatina
Visit Chiesa di Santa Maria della Misericordia and the Chiesa del Carmine, both reflecting rich religious history and architectural evolution.
Visit Chiesa di Santa Maria della Misericordia and the Chiesa del Carmine, both reflecting rich religious history and architectural evolution.
Otranto
Stunning coastal town, one of the most picturesque and historically rich spots in southern Italy – a place where crystal-clear water meets centuries of layered history.
Stunning coastal town, one of the most picturesque and historically rich spots in southern Italy – a place where crystal-clear water meets centuries of layered history.
Gallipoli
Historic center is completely surrounded by the sea, packed with Baroque churches, narrow alleys, and sea views from every turn.
Historic center is completely surrounded by the sea, packed with Baroque churches, narrow alleys, and sea views from every turn.
Castro
Coastal town, renowned for its dramatic cliffs and crystal-clear waters. Divided into two parts – Castro Alta (the historic upper town) and Castro Marina (the lively harbor area).
Coastal town, renowned for its dramatic cliffs and crystal-clear waters. Divided into two parts – Castro Alta (the historic upper town) and Castro Marina (the lively harbor area).
To the North
Towns within 1 hour to 1.4 hours
Locorotondo
Nestled in the heart of Valle d'Itria, renowned for its circular layout, whitewashed houses with pointed roofs called cummerse, and panoramic views over olive groves and vineyards.
Nestled in the heart of Valle d'Itria, renowned for its circular layout, whitewashed houses with pointed roofs called cummerse, and panoramic views over olive groves and vineyards.
Alberobello
World-famous for its trulli – whitewashed stone houses with conical roofs that look like something from a fairytale. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-visit in Puglia.
World-famous for its trulli – whitewashed stone houses with conical roofs that look like something from a fairytale. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-visit in Puglia.
Monopoli
Charming coastal town. With a 13 km coastline, it offers a mix of sandy beaches, rocky coves, and vibrant piazzas.
Charming coastal town. With a 13 km coastline, it offers a mix of sandy beaches, rocky coves, and vibrant piazzas.
Polignano a Mare
This coastal town's whitewashed buildings cling to limestone cliffs, offering breathtaking views of the turquoise sea below.
This coastal town's whitewashed buildings cling to limestone cliffs, offering breathtaking views of the turquoise sea below.
Bari
Its historic center, known as Bari Vecchia, is a maze of narrow streets, bustling markets, and centuries-old buildings, offering visitors an authentic Italian experience. Bari is famous for its street food, especially panzerotti and focaccia barese.
Its historic center, known as Bari Vecchia, is a maze of narrow streets, bustling markets, and centuries-old buildings, offering visitors an authentic Italian experience. Bari is famous for its street food, especially panzerotti and focaccia barese.
Altamura
Historic town renowned for its medieval architecture. Famed for its Pane di Altamura, a traditional bread made from durum wheat, recognized with a D.O.P. (Protected Designation of Origin) status.
Historic town renowned for its medieval architecture. Famed for its Pane di Altamura, a traditional bread made from durum wheat, recognized with a D.O.P. (Protected Designation of Origin) status.
Matera
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Matera's historic center, known as the Sassi di Matera, features dwellings carved into limestone cliffs, dating back to prehistoric times.
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Matera's historic center, known as the Sassi di Matera, features dwellings carved into limestone cliffs, dating back to prehistoric times.
Grottaglie
Often referred to as the 'City of Ceramics,' it offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and craftsmanship. Main street with more than 50 ceramic shops.
Often referred to as the 'City of Ceramics,' it offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and craftsmanship. Main street with more than 50 ceramic shops.