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Day trips

The valley is ideally situated for day-trips and excursions to the favourite attractions of Apulia. All of the accommodation we offer is only about an hour's drive from the historic centres and stunning beaches around Bari and Lecce. To the south, in the heart of the Salento peninsula, lies the city of Lecce with its remarkable Baroque architecture; or Otranto with its endless sandy beaches and its Cathedral which houses the marvellous mosaic representing the Tree of Life. To the north lies the land of Romanesque mystery: Trani, Ruvo and Molfetta with their imposing Romanesque cathedrals; Minervino, with its magnificent views across the Murgia hills, and the nearby mysterious Castel del Monte, built by the great medieval Emperor, Frederick II; to the west (in the Basilicata region) lies Matera, the canyon city with its houses, cafés and even hotels built into the sandstone rock face.

Words alone cannot properly describe the thrill I get from talking about this wonderful region.

Marco Simeone is a 38-year-old lawyer with a wide variety of interests, including a passion for the traditions of the Salento region, and he would love to show you round his beloved homeland.

Here are just some of the many possible tours

A. Canyons and grottoes
Ostuni: Cathedral and old town; excursion into the countryside to look for frescoed caves: ancient hermitages built by Basilian monks in the early 11th century.

B. Valle d'Itria (Itria Valley)
1. Drive through sun-baked vineyards to visit Cisternino, Martina Franca and Locorotondo
2. Visit ancient fortified farmsteads and underground olive presses. Stop off at a Hindu ashram for a vegetarian dinner.

C. Castles
Oria: visit the old city and the castle, where the annual Palio medieval festival is held. Grottaglie: visit the ancient pottery kilns and workshops

D. Torre Guaceto Natural Marine Reserve
This WWF sanctuary, set among sand dunes and Mediterranean maquis vegetation, has beaches washed by crystal-clear waters. A long and fascinating walk. Naturism can be practised.


Italiano English Home About us Day trips Contact us	Day trips The valley is ideally situated for day-trips and excursions to the favourite attractions of Apulia. All of the accommodation we offer is only about an hour's drive from the historic centres and stunning beaches around Bari and Lecce. To the south, in the heart of the Salento peninsula, lies the city of Lecce with its remarkable Baroque architecture; or Otranto with its endless sandy beaches and its Cathedral which houses the marvellous mosaic representing the Tree of Life. To the north lies the land of Romanesque mystery: Trani, Ruvo and Molfetta with their imposing Romanesque cathedrals; Minervino, with its magnificent views across the Murgia hills, and the nearby mysterious Castel del Monte, built by the great medieval Emperor, Frederick II; to the west (in the Basilicata region) lies Matera, the canyon city with its houses, cafés and even hotels built into the sandstone rock face. Words alone cannot properly describe the thrill I get from talking about this wonderful region. Marco Simeone is a 38-year-old lawyer with a wide variety of interests, including a passion for the traditions of the Salento region, and he would love to show you round his beloved homeland. Here are just some of the many possible tours A. Canyons and grottoes Ostuni: Cathedral and old town; excursion into the countryside to look for frescoed caves: ancient hermitages built by Basilian monks in the early 11th century. B. Valle d'Itria (Itria Valley) 1. Drive through sun-baked vineyards to visit Cisternino, Martina Franca and Locorotondo 2. Visit ancient fortified farmsteads and underground olive presses. Stop off at a Hindu ashram for a vegetarian dinner. C. Castles Oria: visit the old city and the castle, where the annual Palio medieval festival is held. Grottaglie: visit the ancient pottery kilns and workshops D. Torre Guaceto Natural Marine Reserve This WWF sanctuary, set among sand dunes and Mediterranean maquis vegetation, has beaches washed by crystal-clear waters. A long and fascinating walk. Naturism can be practised.