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Alberobello Hotels
Tourists come to Alberobello from all over the world to see its unique urban landscape. The town has become famous internationally because of its "Trulli", cone shaped houses constructed in stone blocks known as chiancole. Alberobello is sited on two hills, divided by a river. The... more »
Andria Hotels
The second most populated city in the province of Bari, Andria can be found at the foot of the Murgia, a fascinating land rich in history and culture. Andria was already inhabited in prehistoric times. Many traces of its past are preserved and can be seen in the architecture, museums and churches... more »
Bari Hotels
Bari is the most important city of the Puglia, the region's capital city and a vibrant commercial center. The city is situated to the South East of the Ofanto river, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, with a port which links Italy to the East. Even today the historic trade fair the Fiera del... more »
Bovino Hotels
Bovino is part of the Mountain Community "Monti Dauni Meridionali" and member of the Club Italy's Most Beautiful Villages. From the heights of the Dauno Appenines, looking out over the Tavoliere delle Puglie and the valley of the Cervaro river, Bovino provides the tourist with the... more »
Brindisi Hotels
The power and fame of Brindisi have been guaranteed for centuries due the port, which is the safest of all those in the Adriatic sea. The port was called the "Passport to the Orient" after the opening of the Suez Canal, and today is the 'doorway' for thousands of tourists traveling... more »
Cisternino Hotels
On the high plains of the Murge, on the border of the province of Taranto, one finds Cisternino, an enchanting medieval village much admired by Angelo Semeraro. Cisternino is surrounded by fertile fields of Olive groves and vineyards, some of the most abundant in Puglia. Its historic center is... more »
Foggia Hotels
Foggia is sited in the lush planes which characterize the "Tavoliere delle Puglie", in the vast area which is made up of the Sub Appenine Dauno and the Gargano. Because of its position it has become an important centre for the agricultural industry. It has been of great commercial... more »
Gallipoli Hotels
Gallipoli is today, the most important tourist center in the province of Lecce, and the most sought after International vacation destination of the Salento. Of ancient origins, Gallipoli grew from a small village, which developed around the commercial activity of the port due to its strategic... more »
Gargano Hotels
The Gargano is an "island of nature", a promontory surrounded on three sides by the Adriatic sea and backed by the Tavoliere delle Puglie. The Gargano National Park is a natural paradise, now a protected area, which comprises forests, (the most famous of which is the Foresta Umbra),... more »
Lecce Hotels
Lecce is the capital of the Salento because of its geographical position in a the region looks out over both the Ionic and Adriatic Seas. Known as "the Florence of Baroque", Lecce has a wealth of architectural monuments in Baroque style, with gargles, portals and monuments made from... more »
Locorotondo Hotels
Situated on the high plain of the Eastern Murge, Locorotondo overlooks the entire valley of Itria, with a panorama which encompasses the traditional Trulli houses scattered among the olive trees and the grape vines. There are a number of spectacular sites in Loorotondo, including the Trito, San... more »
Manfredonia Hotels
Situated on the Gulf, the port of Manfredonia is the gateway to the Gargano. Manfredonia has been inhabited since the times of the Dauni's civilization. Today tourism is important to the economy and there are modern bathing resorts such as Siponto Lido dotted all along the coast line, with its... more »
Martina Franca Hotels
In the highest part of the Murge, between Taranto and Brindisi, lies one of the most characteristic towns of the Puglia region: Martina Franca. The old town has the greatest tourist appeal, with its fabulous and completely intact baroque buildings. Martina Franca has a unique setting, dominating... more »
Ostuni Hotels
Ostuni was known historically as "White City" because of its small white houses, typical of Mediterranean architecture. The city is situated on the coast of the Murgia. In the historic center of Ostuni, and especially in the Terra quarter, there are buildings of architectural... more »
Otranto Hotels
The region of the Salento is called "Terra d'Otranto" because this city has for centuries been the cultural and commercial heart of the region. Otranto is sited between the Adriatic and the Idrio valley, and has, throughout its history, been conquered many times. The old city, protected... more »
Peschici Hotels
On the Northernmost point of the Gargano, as one approaches from Rodi Garganico, Peschici appears suddenly, rising up on the rock, right on the very edge of the cliff. The strategic position of Peschici makes it an excellent starting point for a tour of the Gargano. Thanks to its wealth of... more »
San Giovanni Rotondo Hotels
Right in the valley, at the heart of the Gargano, at the foot of Mount Calvo, one finds San Giovanni Rotondo, the origins of which are truly ancient, deriving from the inhabitants of Castelpirgiano. The historic center is full of towers of the period of Frederick the II, and numerous churches... more »
Taranto Hotels
Taranto is a city which is a mixture of ancient and modern; with an old town, and an industrial area of recent construction. The city, which looks out across the Ionic Sea, has always been important because of its position and also because of the port, part of which is today a military base. The... more »
Trani Hotels
Within a small inlet, transformed in to a well sheltered port, one finds Trani. Trani is now a well established tourist destination, a favourite bathing and leisure resort which, at the same time, offers visitors the opportunity to explore a number of historical, artistic and cultural sites. The... more »
Tremiti Islands Hotels
Approximately twelve sea miles from the Northern coast of the Gargano, there are three islands and a number of rock formations which make up the archipelago of the Tremiti islands. Departures for the island leave from Rodi, Peschici, Vieste, Manfredonia and Termoli. The Tremiti islands are now a... more »
Vieste Hotels
On the extreme Eastern point of the Gargano, with its two long beaches, Vieste has become an international tourist destination. The Medieval historic center rises up on the rocks, dominated by the Castle built by Federico II, whilst the majority of the residential buildings can be found between... more »
