Ostuni and beyond

Scattered around the Valle d’itria are many charming hilltop towns, with historic centres and often with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

The nearest is Ostuni, ‘The White City’, a 10-minute drive away with excellent restaurants, bars, supermarkets, delicatessens and famous Saturday market. A little further afield are Cisternino famed for its exemplary Puglian cuisine, Martina Franca and another gastronomic destination, Celie Messapica.