Puglia & Matera
OSTUNI
Where to stay : Ostuni a Mare
Where to eat : Osteria del Tempo Perso — Organic wine & amazing pasta
Impasto Napoletano — Best pizza
Casa San Giacomo — Great dinner spot
MATERA
Where to stay : Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & Spa
Palazzo Gattini — Best aperitivo with a view
Francesca — Meat dishes
La Finestra — Great dinner
POLIGNANO A MARE
Avissi — Octopus, sea urchin & great wine
CISTERNINO
Trattoria Bere Vecchie
MONOPOLI
Carlo V — Risotto, eggplant & frittata
Locanda dei Mercanti — Octopus salad, mussels & pasta
ALBEROBELLO
Corte dei Trulli
BRUTAL NOTES
Rent a car — it's the easiest way to explore the region.
Stay in Ostuni instead of changing hotels every night.
Matera deserves at least one night.
This is the perfect trip if you love beautiful villages, incredible food, long lunches, wine, the sea and slow travel.