Around the Masseria

One base, all of Puglia within easy reach

From the tranquillity of the Masseria, you can set off for a different place every day: historic villages, crystal-clear sea, natural caves and UNESCO World Heritage trulli.
The authentic heart of Puglia is just a few kilometres away.

THE MOST AUTHENTIC PUGLIA
Conversano
2 min 47 min

A historic centre of medieval origin gathered around the Norman-Swabian Castle, the beating heart of the town. All around, the Laghi di Conversano Nature Reserve (the same protected area in which the Masseria stands) is home to karst sinkholes, centuries-old olive groves and trails immersed in greenery: a landscape you can admire just minutes from your door.

Distance: 4 km

Monopoli
23 min 3 hr 22 min

An ancient harbour still bustling with fishing boats, a historic centre of white alleyways and a seafront that alternates between cliffs and sandy beaches.
A taste of authentic seaside Puglia, less beaten by mass tourism than the better-known destinations.

Distance: 17 km

Polignano a mare
18 min 2 hr

The town with the most spectacular view over the Adriatic: white houses perched on the cliffs, coves and caves carved into the rock, and a historic centre that winds through narrow alleyways down to the famous Lama Monachile. Boat trips to explore the caves along the coast also depart from here.

Distance: 15 km

Castellana Grotte
19 min 2 hr 10 min

Italy's most famous karst cave system: tunnels, caverns and the renowned Grotta Bianca (White Cave), home to some of the most spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations in Europe.

Distance: 12 km

Alberobello
33 min 5 hr

The trulli, the distinctive dry-stone dwellings with conical roofs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: a landscape unlike anywhere else in the world, which has become one of Puglia's most iconic images worldwide.

Distance: 25 km

Locorotondo
40 min 7 hr

One of the most charming villages in the Itria Valley, Locorotondo enchants visitors with its historic centre of white alleyways, flower-filled balconies and splendid panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy (I Borghi più Belli d'Italia), it offers an authentic, relaxing atmosphere, perfect for strolls discovering Apulian tradition.

Distance: 24 km

Matera
1 hr 18 min 15 hr

A short drive from the property, Matera offers a unique experience thanks to its famous Sassi, ancient districts carved into the rock and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Strolling through its lanes, rock-hewn churches and panoramic squares means immersing yourself in thousands of years of history and in one of the most fascinating urban landscapes in Europe.

Distance: 6 km

(Attenzione: Matera dista circa 70 km da Conversano, non 6 km. Conviene correggere il dato in entrambe le lingue; con quella distanza anche "a breve distanza" andrebbe magari ammorbidito, ad esempio in "within easy reach".)

ConversanoConversano
MonopoliMonopoli
Polignano a marePolignano a mare
Castellana GrotteCastellana Grotte
AlberobelloAlberobello
Locorotondo←Locorotondo
Matera

Conversano

A historic centre of medieval origin gathered around the Norman-Swabian Castle, the beating heart of the town. All around, the Laghi di Conversano Nature Reserve (the same protected area in which the Masseria stands) is home to karst sinkholes, centuries-old olive groves and trails immersed in greenery: a landscape you can admire just minutes from your door.

Monopoli

An ancient harbour still bustling with fishing boats, a historic centre of white alleyways and a seafront that alternates between cliffs and sandy beaches.

A taste of authentic seaside Puglia, less beaten by mass tourism than the better-known destinations.

Polignano a Mare

The town with the most spectacular view over the Adriatic: white houses perched on the cliffs, coves and caves carved into the rock, and a historic centre that winds through narrow alleyways down to the famous Lama Monachile.

Boat trips to explore the caves along the coast also depart from here.

Castellana Grotte

Italy’s most famous karst cave system: tunnels, caverns and the renowned Grotta Bianca (White Cave), home to some of the most spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations in Europe.

Alberobello

The trulli, the distinctive dry-stone dwellings with conical roofs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: a landscape unlike anywhere else in the world, which has become one of Puglia’s most iconic images worldwide.

Locorotondo

One of the most charming villages in the Itria Valley, Locorotondo enchants visitors with its historic centre of white alleyways, flower-filled balconies and splendid panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy (I Borghi più Belli d’Italia), it offers an authentic, relaxing atmosphere, perfect for strolls discovering Apulian tradition.

Matera

Matera offers a unique experience thanks to its famous Sassi, ancient districts carved into the rock and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Strolling through its lanes, rock-hewn churches and panoramic squares means immersing yourself in thousands of years of history and in one of the most fascinating urban landscapes in Europe.