Ostuni
A hilltop town with narrow lanes and whitewashed buildings, offering stunning views of olive groves and the Adriatic, plus vibrant festivals year-round.
Ostuni, the so-called ‘White City’, occupies a hilltop position overlooking olive groves and, beyond them, the Adriatic. Its old town is a web of narrow lanes and whitewashed buildings shaped by Greek, Roman and Norman influences over many centuries. The cathedral and Piazza della Libertà are among the principal points of interest, while local festivals animate the town through the year. Ostuni combines architectural character with a lively everyday atmosphere.
MATERA
A UNESCO site with ancient cave dwellings and rock churches, offering a unique blend of history and stunning landscapes, best explored on foot.
Crypt of Original Sin, Matera
A rock-cut church near Matera, famed for vivid 8th-9th century frescoes, offers rare insight into early medieval religious art in southern Italy.
Trulli of Alberobello
Distinctive limestone dwellings with conical roofs, built without mortar, offer a unique architectural experience and insight into local traditions.
Ostuni
A hilltop town with narrow lanes and whitewashed buildings, offering stunning views of olive groves and the Adriatic, plus vibrant festivals year-round.
LECCE
Explore ancient cave dwellings, vineyards, olive groves, unique trulli, and stunning Baroque churches in this vibrant region of southern Italy.
OTRANTO
A coastal gem with a scenic seafront, featuring a 15th-century castle and a cathedral renowned for its 12th-century floor mosaics.