Giovanna's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Salina dei Monaci
Only 30 min away by car, cute medieval village with gourmet restaurants. Best enjoyed for aperitivo and dinner.
35 locals recommend
Oria
Only 30 min away by car, cute medieval village with gourmet restaurants. Best enjoyed for aperitivo and dinner.
Locorotondo
Absolutely cute village with lots of aperitivo and dining options.
Martina Franca
Ostuni
Torre Sant'Andrea
Otranto
Alberobello
Ostuni
Jonian Dolphin Conservation
n°1 Corso Vittorio Emanuele IILecce
Vincent Brunetti’s house
Via Case SparseCan’t miss this if you are into museums when visiting Taranto. Beautiful Ancient Magna Grecia and Spartan manufacts ( Taranto was the only Spartan colony in history). The jewelry collection is exceptional.
173 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum of Taranto-Marta
10 Via CavourCan’t miss this if you are into museums when visiting Taranto. Beautiful Ancient Magna Grecia and Spartan manufacts ( Taranto was the only Spartan colony in history). The jewelry collection is exceptional.
Parcheggio Quartiere delle Ceramiche
Largo dell'AccoglienzaGallipoli
Beach
Where the freezing cold water of the river meets the warm water of the sea
Riserva Naturale della Foce del Fiume Chidro
Via del FiumeVasche del Re
Take your mask and swim towards this 1500 years old marvel.
Porto Cesareo
Dune di Campomarino
SP122Murmur Beach
Via FelloneExclusive beach bar with drinks, fresh food and stand up paddle boards.
Food scene
Manduria is the home of the red Primitivo di Manduria wine. If you are a wine lover you can’t miss the chance to take a wine tasting and vineyard tour :)
67 locals recommend
Manduria
Manduria is the home of the red Primitivo di Manduria wine. If you are a wine lover you can’t miss the chance to take a wine tasting and vineyard tour :)
Visit the fish market in the old city or have the best fish meal of your life.
161 locals recommend
Taranto
Visit the fish market in the old city or have the best fish meal of your life.
Color Vinaccia - Vineria con Cucina
16 Via Lacaita SenatoreGusto Primitivo
11 Vicolo I Marco GattiLa Biga
7 Piazza CommestibiliMichelin restaurant in Manduria for the a special occasion.
Casamatta Restaurant - Ristorante Gourmet e Degustazioni
SNC Contrada CiracìMichelin restaurant in Manduria for the a special occasion.
Macelleria Fanuli
15 SP122Remarkable grass fed, local, dry aged chianina, angus, podolica meat
Masseria Cuturi
SP137Fine affordable dining in a beautiful vineyard setting.
Museo della Civilta del Vino Primitivo
19 Via Fabio MassimoMercato Fadini
Maruggio