Trulli Tartaruga:
The kitchen and bathroom have been updated and the whole property (including the magnificent pool) has been redecorated and refurbished throughout. It is in a fantastic position for exploring the region. The local town, Ostuni is just 5 minutes away by car. This is the jewel of Puglia. Here you will find wonderful restaurants, bars and a big market in the historic old town. The best (blue flag) beaches in the region are just a 10 minute drive away. There are countless stunning towns to visit nearby from Ostuni and Martina Franca to the 'Florence of the South', Lecce. There is also a wonderful zoosafari theme park nearby.
The grounds extend to 9000 sq.m. of olive, almond and fruit trees. The Trulli is made from local Italian stone which has the benifit of keeping the Trulli nice and cool during those long warm summer days.In the height of summer the grounds can appear dry,as water is a valuable resource to the local agricultural community we do not irrigate the grounds.
Local activities in and around Ostuni, Puglia:
Wonderful local markets with amazing local produce. Fantastic restaurants and cafes. Ice cream bars to die for. Beautiful historic medieval and baroque cities. Exquisite countryside. 500 miles of sandy coastline (many blue flag beaches). Historic remains of Egnazia. Fasanolandia zoo safari and theme park. Play planet indoor play centre for rainy days.
Ostuni is a stunning medieval white city, offering some of the best cuisine in Italy! It is a very vibrant city with a huge weekly market and the friendliest locals in Italy. Even at peak season, it remains very Italian and unspoilt. It is the place where Italians take their holidays! The villa is just 15 minutes away from the stunning Ionian coastline - 500 miles of white sandy beaches. The nearest beach is the best family beach in the area, complete with fantastic beach restaurant (very cheap, fantastic fish!)There are plenty of places to visit from the stunning World Heritage site, Alberobello (trulli town), to the beautiful city of Lecce (the Florence of the South!). For kids there is the fantastic Fasanolandia zoo safari and theme park plus the chance to be at one with nature and see where 90% of the Italy's pasta and olive oils are produced.
Golf:
Rainy days
For kids, there’s a big ten pin bowling / amusement arcade on the road out of central Ostuni to Pilone.
There is also a fabulous Zoo safari with huge funfair / theatre in Fasano.
In Monopoli there is a ‘play planet’ – indoor play centre for kids. not my idea of a picnic but the kids love it and they serve geat pizza!
The caves in Castellano are huge and very impressive. They are a great rainy day option. Guided tours are available in English.
Eating Out
Puglia is known as the breadbasket of Italy due to the wonderful supplies of oil, pasta and fresh fruit and vegetables it produces. Locals will boast that the best is kept in Puglia. There are an abundance of fantastic restaurants in the area from romantic cave restaurants in the historic centre to fabulous fish restaurants on the beach. Each property is furnished with an information pack, detailing our personal favourites!
Beaches
Where can we start! Puglia has 500 miles of the most stunning sandy coastline. From tiny, deserted sandy coves to big family beaches complete with all facilities, the region boasts the loveliest beaches in Italy. You need never visit the same beach twice. Again, you will find our personal recommendations in your info pack. The coast is about 10 minutes from Ostuni centre (or 30 seconds from Villa della Torre!)
