Surroundings
Villa San Martino is nestled in an elegant and peaceful area of the Itria Valley, just outside Martina Franca, in the heart of Puglia. Equidistant from Bari and Lecce, its barycentric position makes it a strategic point for visiting the region's most attractive spots.
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Martina FrancaCity of art and capital of the Itria ValleyMartina Franca rises up on the east low hills of the Murgia, at equal from both the Adriatic and the Ionic seas; indeed, it benefits from a privileged position, as it is central to the most important cultural sites and landscapes of Apulia.Discover more
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AlberobelloThe town of TrulliCity if the Itria Valley and of the Murgia area of the Trulli. This city is renowned for its characteristic dwellings called “Trulli”, that from the 5th of December 1996 are part of the UNESCO Heritage and within the World Heritage List...Discover more
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OstuniThe White TownThe urbanistic identity of Ostuni lies in its old village, named by its inhabitants “La Terra”.Discover more
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CisterninoTown of hospitality and accessibilityCisternino is adorned with the Orange Flag, brand of high quality tourism and environment, conferred by Touring Club Italiano and dedicated to the small towns of the hinterland that stand out for their excellent offer and for their quality hospitality.Discover more
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LocorotondoAmong the most beautiful villages of ItalyIts name already indicates the characteristic circular shape of the historical center of this town, risen around the year thousand and constituted by a series of huts that the local agricultures build on the top of the hill, among which we mention the typical “cummerse”, little houses with pitched roof...Discover more
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TarantoThe city of the two seasTaranto, named “the city of the two seas”, overlooks Mar Grande and Mar Piccolo, benefiting from a strategic position, which made it protagonist of well-known historical events.Discover more
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FasanoFrom archeological excavations to ancient dolmensThe historical center is characterized by alleys, white walls, arches and small squares. The ancient walls still preserve the Torrione delle Fogge, once one of the entrances to the city.Discover more
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MateraThe city of “Sassi” and the European Capital of Culture 2019Matera is the city of Sassi (ancient habitations) and from 1993 it is part of the UNESCO Heritage. It is one of the oldest cities of the world, and its territory preserves evidences of human settlements from the Paleolithic.Discover more
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LecceCapital of BaroccoItalian city of art, Lecce is also known as “the Baroque Woman”: the ancient Messapian origins and the archeological findings of Roman origin blend together with the richness and extravagance of the Baroque...Discover more
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PolignanoThe Adriatic PearlPolignano a Mare, known as the “Adriatic Pearl” is only 33km far from the city of Bari. The oldest nucleus of the city rises on a rocky spur overlooking the Adriatic Sea.Discover more
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Torre CanneThermal wellnessImmersed in the “Parco naturale Dune Costiere” (the coastal dunes natural park), from Torre Canne to Torre San Leonardo, this city overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is 8 km far from Fasano.Discover more
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SavelletriExclusive and romanticThe fascinating Savvelletri is a suggestive Adriatic spot surrounded by cliffs, about 5 km far from Fasano. Mostly known for its sea and for its amazing equipped beaches, Savelletri is a popular tourist destination.Discover more
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MonopoliThe town of the hundred districtsThe beautiful Monopoli overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is introduced by the castle and its ancient walls. The city is known for its 99 districts, called “contrada”, which extend on a flat area, embraced by...Discover more
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GrottaglieThe town of ceramicsGrottaglie finds its origins in the surrounding spectacular green canyons, a territory marked by the presence of ravines, where many caves were excavated.Discover more