Destination Puglia: the destination of your next vacation

Ostuni

Ostuni, known as the “white city”, stands on a hill full of houses that arise between narrow alleys and splendid views from which you can admire a breathtaking view. Walking through the narrow streets of this quaint town, you find yourself in places of timeless beauty and a fairytale atmosphere.

Also not to be missed is the Cathedral and the portal of the Church of the Holy Spirit, dating back to 1450, today recognized as a national monument. Among the unmissable places are the La Concattedrale, a church dating back to the 1400s which is located at the highest point of the city, the Bishop’s Palace and the Seminary, connected by a stone bridge called “la Loggia”. Another attraction of Ostuni are the 17 kilometers of beaches, characterized by crystalline sea and golden beaches, so much so as to be defined as the cleanest sea in Italy and to receive the Blue Flag and the Five Sails of Legambiente.

Castellaneta Marina

A small seaside town 37 km from Taranto, where you can spend a seaside holiday without fail. With its wide sandy strip, it extends along the western coast of the Gulf of Taranto. Behind it the vast area of ​​the Mediterranean scrub dotted with Aleppo pines.

The beaches, free and equipped, are ideal for families. The town finds its origins in 1200 when it became a refuge for farmers forced to flee from pirate raids. As evidence of those years, the districts of the historic center of Sacco and Muricello, the Cathedral dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption and the more recent Episcopal Palace. Here it is possible to visit the birthplace of Rudolph Valentino, a myth of silent cinema of the 1920s.

Torre Guaceto

The Oasis of Torre Guaceto is a nature reserve that branches off for more than eight kilometers of coastline. Within this area, remains of the Bronze Age from a Neolithic village were found.

The nature reserve is divided into two parts: the land reserve and the marine reserve.

Perfect destination for snorkelers, it is the ideal destination for those who want to experience unforgettable adventures, fully enjoying every single moment experienced in a place of breathtaking beauty.

In October 2019, the Marine Conservation Institute of Oslo – one of the most important bodies in the world for the conservation of marine environments – awarded the Blue Park Award to the Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve.

Monopoli

City of enchanting charm, known for its long golden beaches and crystal clear sea. Monopoli stands on 15 km of rugged coastline, the pride of this beautiful town is the port, animated every day by the voices of fishermen and by the colors and the song of the sea waves.

To protect the port there is the castle of Charles V, in a pentagonal shape, built in the sixteenth century on the end of a strip of land stretching towards the sea. Inside the historic centre you can taste the typical dishes of the tradition and you can venture out to discover the typical architecture of the Apulian villages.

Castellana Grotte

A characteristic village located in the Bari hinterland, known throughout the world for the Castellana Caves, the most important Speleological Complex in Italy, a few steps from the town, which branches off underground for over 3 km, offering visitors breathtaking scenery . An enchanted path at a depth of 70 m between stalactites and stalagmites, which ends with a visit to the White Grotto, known as the brightest cave in the world.

Also of great interest is the church of the convent of the Franciscan friars, which houses the image of the Madonna della Vetrana, protector of the city for having saved it from the plague of 1691 and celebrated on 11 January with the feast of bonfires.

Polignano a Mare

A small treasure chest suspended between sky and sea.

The visit to the medieval village of this beautiful town begins only after crossing the Marchesale Arch, the only access point to the historic center. Once inside, you are captivated by the colors of the Apulian ceramics, the scents of local cuisine, the beauty of the narrow alleys and streets that lead to suggestive panoramic views overlooking the sea. When you reach these splendid balconies you experience a sort of journey within a journey: getting lost in the horizon of the sea, you find yourself.

A look at Lama Monachile and a dip in the “Blue Painted Blue” sea of ​​Cala Paura will make your stay unforgettable.

Alberobello

The homeland of the trulli par excellence. Visiting Puglia you can come across this typical house with a cone-shaped roof several times, but it is here that its essence is fully expressed. Alberobello, with its thousands of trulli often embellished with zodiacal, religious or family symbols, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.

Walking through the narrow streets of this town you will come across very particular shops where art is expressed in all its forms: from the creation of objects strongly linked to the territory, to the tasting of extra virgin olive oil and liqueurs, from the possibility of buying small souvenirs at form of miniature trulli, to the realization of typical recipes of traction.