Explore the wonders that this incredible place offers. Walk through the fog, from its large, rolling hills full of ancient vineyards. Also, breathe the fresh and pure air that emanates from the trees, you can even smell the salt water of the sea. Admire the landscapes of the picturesque and spectacular region, and live the unique experience and history that hides this incredible place in the heel of Italy.
Things To Do in Puglia Valle D’Iltria
You can start your trip in Alberobello, possibly the most famous and well-known city of Valle D’Itria. To the south of the bustling center of this city, you will travel thousands of Trulli to the beautiful virgin towns. Walk through its picturesque trails and full of friendly and attentive people who will guide you on the way.
A Trulli is a famous and traditional building in this region. They are old stone constructions, with a cone-shaped roof, which were designed to keep people cool during the summer and warm during the winter. These buildings will get your attention immediately.
Locorotondo
It is another city that you can not miss. This place bears its name due to its circular design and its rings of whitewashed houses that elegantly surround the Chiesa Madre (Mother Church), which has some really surprising Baroque and Neoclassical styles.
Enjoy your trip through two worlds, starting in the south, in Martina Franca, where you can admire all its Baroque architecture, a place full of class and elegance. You will return to the centuries of Spanish rule, however, on the other side, you will find Cisternino, a place with Arab roots, full of labyrinths in its streets, arches and, large buildings.
Get ready for the spectacular landscapes that will cross your path as the trip progresses. In addition, you can enjoy the exquisite food of the region at the gastronomic festivals, which include pasta, different types of cheeses and, of course, good white wine in Locorotondo. A trip that brings you the best experiences, landscapes, food, good attention from the locals and many more surprises. Impossible to lose!
How to get to Puglia Valle D’Iltria
This place is located right on the heel of the peninsula of Italy, towards the high plains of the center of Puglia. You will find the Itria Valley, which is not a typical common valley, but a group of towns and cities. Besides being charming and historic, it is also full of forests, trails, vineyards and many Trulli dotted in the countryside as in a story.
The nearest airports are the international airports Brindisi-Casale (55km) and Bari-Palese (75km). If you travel from any city in Italy, you can simply travel by car, bus, train or plane.
If you prefer the option of traveling by train, the company in charge is F.S.E. (Ferrovia Sud-Est), in Locorotondo. You can also use Ferrovie Dello Stato, the closest station is at Fasano Scalo, City of Fasano. Once there, you just have to take a bus and travel about 13 km.
When to go
Although July and August tend to be very hot, there are many cultural events, including Opera Festival Valle D’ltria.
How long
The nearest airports are in Bari and Brindisi. There are also trains to Bari from Rome and Other Italian cities
Opening and Closing Hours
You can visit this place at any time. If you like it, you can opt for a 10-day tour. The truth is that 10 days are too few to know all this magnificent place, so the day starts from very early in the morning to take advantage of every second.
Planning
The numerous B & B and agrotourism of the valley are ideal for visiting nearby cities such as Castellana-Grotte, Bari, Trani, Castel del Monte, Ostuni, and Matera. Public transport connections are infrequent and unreliable, so you should rent a car.
Inside Information
It is important to know when you will travel. The summers are hot and the winters can be a little cold, however, it is not known what can happen.
We will give you some recommendations for the trip:
- Take everything in your suitcase, from bikini to coats. We do not know what can happen
- Remember to book your tickets and accommodation early
- Rent a car if you can, in some areas public transport does not arrive
- In Italy the Euro is handled, so be sure to change the currency if you come from another country
- Most of the time there are no problems with the cards but it is advisable to carry some cash
- Italian is spoken in this place, although if you know some English it will also make you well
History
It is said that this place of Greek roots, Arab and even with some African influence, is not really a Valley. It is a depression caused by a karstic phenomenon. Despite this, with the construction of the Trulli many years ago, this region became quite touristy.
According to the story, the trullis was built with the intention of not paying the taxes paid by the houses. It is also said that they were used to give smoke signals in a dangerous situation. These constructions were attributed more than anything to the peasants.
Websites
www.andantetravels.co.uk, www.qrottedicastellana.it
Other nearby attractions
Undoubtedly, a place you can not miss if you pass through this area is Monopoli. This city, despite not being so well-known, brings you the best beaches with the most crystalline waters. The coves that adorn and recode the whole city give it that special and different touch. In addition to the great and animated nightlife that is lived in this place. So it is a good option to enjoy and have fun for a while.
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