Masseria Condivisa

Strolling, seeing the historic sites and checking out museums or popular eating joints will make up a big part of your itinerary in Puglia. Bari (45 minutes’ drive) is a port city with an old town, two harbours, a basilica and the trendy Murat quarter (the latter is a top foodie spot). In Alberobello (half an hour), there’s a trulli museum for those looking to learn more about the origins of the trulli stone huts. Matera (45 minutes) is a city with a cave dwellings complex, churches and museums. Taranto’s (35 minutes) old town is yet another historic spot, with a 15th-century castle and basilica, and the Spartan Museum being yet another interesting way to look back in time. Whether you’re taking a dip in the clear waters of the beaches in Castellaneta (20 minutes’ drive), taking a walking tour of the historical centre or going on an olive oil tasting experience, you’re bound to feel quite relaxed by the end of the day. You might be lucky enough to be around for the summer opera festival that happens in the ancient town of Martina Franca (35 minutes) too.