Leta and Michael
~ THE LOCAL AREA ~
Things to Do
OSTUNI
Ostuni, known as La Città Bianca (The White City), is a stunning hilltop town, renowned for its dazzling whitewashed buildings, labyrinthine medieval streets, and panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea.
Not to be Missed
Meander through the narrow streets painted in white lime, a tradition designed to catch the sunlight and brighten the narrow alleys.
CATTEDRALE DI MARIA ASSUNTA
A beautiful example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture with a stunning rose window
PIAZZA DELLA LIBERTÀ
The main square where the old and new towns meet.
Beyond its historic charm, Ostuni is known for its chic nightlife, lively outdoor bars, and upscale restaurants.
ALBEROBELLO
Alberobello is a, picturesque town in Puglia, southern Italy, renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique "trulli"—whitewashed, mortarless limestone dwellings with conical, stone-slab roofs.
Not to be Missed
RIONE MONTE
The main tourist area, boasting over 1,000 trulli on a hillside, filled with souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants,
AIA PICCOLA
A quieter, more authentic residential area, offering a glimpse into local daily life away from the main crowds.
Many "trulli" houses operate as Restaurants or Workshops, selling stone, wood, and leather items, offering a chance to step inside these unique buildings.
POLIGNANO A MARE
Polignano a Mare is a breathtaking, historic town in PUglia, famously perched atop 20 meter high limestone cliffs overlooking the azure Adriatic Sea.
Located just South of Bari, this "postcard" town is known for its whitewashed Old Town, dramatic sea caves, and the iconic Lama Monachile beach, offering a mix of dramatic coastal scenery and charming, narrow streets.
Not to be Missed
LAMA MAONACHILE
("CALA PORTO")
A famous, picturesque cove with a pebbled beach nestled between high cliffs, accessible via an old Roman bridge.
THE OLD TOWN
("CENTRO STORICO")
A maze of whitewashed alleys, sun-dappled piazzas (like Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II), and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the sea.
SEA CAVES
("GROTTE MARINE")
The coastline is honeycombed with natural caves, which can be explored by boat tours or by swimming.
Renowned for fresh seafood, local Apulian cuisine, and "special" coffee (coffee with lemon peel, amaretto, and cream).
Leta and Michael
JUNE 17 - 20, 2027
· PUGLIA, ITALY ·
