• PUGLIA
• The region of olive groves, vineyards, sunshine and sea. The hidden treasure of the Italian heel. Whitewashed villages in amongst its green olive trees, rich red soil and dry stone walls of the countryside. Beaches both rocky limestone cliffs with turquoise seas and golden white sandy beaches on the Ionian coast. You are never more than 30 miles away from the coast. Numerous picturesque fishing villages, castles and towers to visit.
• Outdoor markets, including coastal fishing markets with daily caught fish on sale at cheap prices.
• We are ideally located for excursions to local towns e.g.
• Castellana Grotte
• Polignano a Mare
• Monopoli
• Conversano
• Alberobello
• Locorotondo
• Martina Franca
• Cisternino
• Ostuni ( the white city la citta Bianca)
• Each town has its own individual charm, traditions and culinary delights.
• CASTELLANA GROTTE
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• Castellana, a wonderful town which lies around 290 metres above sea level is famous for its grottos. With more than 3 km of caves, guided tours (in many languages), available almost every day of the year. Not to be missed, the tour takes you to the spectacular Grotta Bianca (the white grotto). The town dates from the 10th Century therefore providing many churches to visit.
• POLIGNANO A MARE
• Polignano a Mare is located about 10 km from Castellana Grotte. Famous for its breathtaking cliff face, turquoise water of the sea and many caves in the rocks, named the Pearl of the Adriatic Sea. Its history includes Spanish, Norman, Arab and Byzantine populations.
• MONOPOLI
• Monopoli, only 8 km from the B&B, has many small sandy beaches along its coastline. Ruled in its time by Byzantines, Normans and Swabians. It has a wonderful daily fresh fish market and well renowned weekly market which includes many diverse produce. Full of delicious eateries, bars and nightlife in its fantastic historical centre.
• CONVERSANO
• Conversano encompassed in history, around 8 km from Castellana Grotte. Originally called Norba, its goes back to the iron age. Part of the Roman Empire, refounded by the Normans. Pretty shops and impressive Castle, it is a must to visit.
• ALBEROBELLO
• Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, is the capital of the trulli, only 15 mins away from Castellana Grotte. You can visit the trulli, including Trullo Sovrano housing a museum. The cones are decorated with symbols and shapes, mostly showing zodiac and religious signs. A picturesque magical place, full of history with its wonderful eateries serving typical cuisine.
• LOCOROTONDO
• Locorotondo (round place), lies between Bari, Brindisi and Taranto in the Itria valley. With Greek origins it has one of the prettiest historical centres of the area. Also a fantastic place for a meal, well renowned restaurants are in abundance.
• MARTINA FRANCA
• Found to the east side of Murgia, in the province of Taranto, Martina Franca is about centre of the Ionian and Adriatic sea. Baroque architecture can be found here, a pleasure for shopping, especially beautiful clothes. Martina Franca hosts a fashion parade every year as factories still produce clothing today.
• FROM BARI AIRPORT
• Follow signs for Brindisi on SS. 16
• After 50km take exit for Monopoli Centre/Castellana Grotte on SP 237
• After 10km turn right onto SC Borgo Scorzone (First right after Il Piatto Fumante)
• Follow the windy road to the right for half km, we are on the right.
• FROM BRINDISI AIRPORT
• Follow signs for Bari on SS. 237 - SS. 16
• After 65km take exit for Monopoli Centre/Castellana Grotte on SP 237
• After 10km turn right onto for Monopoli Centre/Castellana Grotte on SP 237
• After 10km turn right onto SC Borgo Scorzone (First right after Il Piatto Fumante)
• Follow the windy road to the right for half km, we are on the right.
• FROM CASTELLANA GROTTE
• Follow signs for Monopoli on SP 237 Via Monopoli
• After 2.5km turn left onto SC Borgo Scorzone
• Follow the windy road to the right for half km, we are on the right.
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