Puglia, Per Favore

Known for its traditional trulli homes, pristine beaches and olive
groves, Ostini, in Italy’s Puglia province, is a maze of pretty white
streets and fortified with ancient walls.

getting there
Fly
into Brindisi
or Bari
with BA,
Alitalia or good
old Ryanair. Or
take the train into Ostuni station, minutes from the heart of the city.

sleep
Nestled in a hillside, the Villa
Lalapanzi is about a 20-minute drive from Ostuni (toward
Cisternino). Ultra-private, the luxurious villa sleeps 8 people
comfortably, boasts fantastic views, traditional trulli construction,
and a pristine swimming pool. Not to mention a modern kitchen, a
barbecue and the loveliest outdoor table you will ever dine around.From
1,130/ week.

eat
Drive 25 minutes (or 10km) out of town to the
agriturismo Masseria Lamiola Piccola for an unforgettable lunch in a
breathtaking setting. Take a tour of the grounds where some rural
architecture dates back to the 17th Century. Feast on food harvested
from the hotel-restaurants farm, including extra virgin olive oil, and
sample orecchiette, the local pasta, and burrata, a soft, milky and
delicious alternative to mozzarella. Email lamiolapiccola@libero.it
for reservations.

drink
Caffé Centrale by Ostunis town hall in the
Piazza della Liberta works double overtime as a favourite spot for a
morning coffee and a drink in the evening. From 3 glasses of Prosecco to
Sidecar and Mimosa cocktails, its prime location is the best for
people-watching and within a stones throw of lively pizzerias and
artisanal gelaterias.

visit
Pack a picnic and hop a cab to Pilone Beach, a
white sand oasis less than 20 minutes from Ostuni Centre. Be warned, the
waves are rougher than they look.

Ciao Bellas!

See photos from our Italian holiday, today on our Editors’
Diary.