Valle d'Itria and surroundings
Where the Murge plateau slopes down, the green Itria Valley extends marking the halfway mark between the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian.
Often referred to as the Valley of the Trulli (traditional dry stone huts), it boasts some of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
Costa Merlata
Near Ostuni lies the Spiaggia della Darsena.
Overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea, this beach is characterized by an expanse of golden sand, with a succession of coves immersed in the Mediterranean scrub.
Furthermore, at the southern end of the beach there is a particular cove overlooking the sea, made up of rocks and cliffs a few meters high. Just climb down the ladders to reach the sea and swim right in or dive directly from the top.
7 miles from Ostuni
Costa Merlata beach
Cisternino square
Cisternino
It is a classic example of "spontaneous architecture", among the whitewashed houses and narrow alleys, between the enclosed courtyards and the external stairways, between the arches and flowered balconies. Spaces where one can "look out", where pleasant gatherings occur, shared spaces, both public and private. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, the town began to develop outside the walls, for instance where some Art Nouveau decorated buildings stand in Via San Quirico. In the village, however, the most valuable historic buildings are the tower and the church that overlook the square.
9 miles from Ostuni
Locorotondo
The village is located in the heart of the Itria Valley. Counted among the most beautiful villages in Italy and awarded the Touring Club's Orange Flag, it stands out for its town centre and its extensive countryside with 147 inhabited districts. The most suggestive view is the one coming from Martina Franca, where you can admire Via Nardelli, better known as the seafront.
The historical centre is embellished and characterized by the presence of the "cummèrse" (from the Latin cum vertex) houses with sloping roofs built with chiancarelle, the area’s typical limestone, which frame the wonderful village and are distributed in the beautiful white alleys adorned and perfumed by balconies and atriums in bloom, and by the facades "nursed" with lime milk.
13 miles from Ostuni
View of Locorotondo
Martina Franca Square
Martina Franca
Martina Franca is located on the eastern hills of the Murge at an equal distance from the Ionian and the Adriatic Sea. This village is one of the most populous in the province of Taranto and is a melting pot of history and art. The characteristic white houses embellish the historical centre as they rise up vertically and unravel down winding streets, as well as the sumptuous baroqueness of Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Martucci, Palazzo dell'Università, Palazzo Motolese, Palazzo Maggi, Palazzo Ancona and, within the medieval walls, the precious Basilica of San Martino.
14 miles from Ostuni
Oria
Located on the highest heights of a hilly strip of ancient coastal dunes, it is located halfway between Brindisi and Taranto, in the northernmost part of Salento. Today the city, due to its monumental and landscape beauties, is among the most important and sought-after destinations of Apulian tourism. Furthermore, numerous excavation campaigns have brought to light finds and testimonies from various eras. Thanks to its favorable ideal position between the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea, the two seas that bathe Puglia, it is a must for those who choose this region for their holidays.
17 miles from Ostuni
Oria square
View of Alberobello
Alberobello
A walk through narrow streets and alleys that offer surprising views.
The trulli have been a World Heritage Site since 1996 with the following motivation: «they represent a site of universal and exceptional value as they are the example of a form of construction inherited from prehistoric times and survived intact, despite continuous use, up to today.”
There are five UNESCO heritage sites:
the Monti district, the Aia Piccola district, Casa d'Amore, the Trullo Sovrano and Casa Pezzolla.
23 miles from Ostuni
Monopoly
Its characteristic historical centre of early medieval origin, superimposed on the remains of a town fortified back in the fifth century BC, overlooks the sea surrounded by suggestive walls.
A tour in the historical centre of Monopoli can’t but begin at Porto Vecchio. Here you can admire an enchanting postcard landscape, with the pretty blue boats, typical of the fishermen, which help make the sight even more charming.
Important coastal fortifications overlooked its seafront, including Carlo V’s castle. Standing out over the sea with all its grandeur, in the past it was the seat of the highest military authority in the city, while today it is a place of culture and tradition.
26 miles from Ostuni
View of Monopoli
View of Polignano a Mare
Polignano a Mare
Perched on the edge of a high cliff that rises from the Adriatic Sea, Polignano a Mare is one of the most spectacular and popular resorts on the Apulian coast.
The historical centre of this seaside village is a maze of narrow streets that wind down towards a tiny beach, Lama Monachile, which cuts the cliff in two. Below the town, a tangle of caves invites you to discover a crystal clear sea.
The historical nucleus of Polignano a Mare, inhabited since the Neolithic period, is an expanse of white houses of medieval origin piled up on the cliff.
You can get lost in the narrow streets of Polignano, sooner or later you will come out overlooking the sea and the surprise effect will be even greater.
30 miles from Ostuni
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