Louise's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a fabulous family day out and very close to the annexe (5 minute drive). It has a drive-through zoo, theme park and great seasonal entertainment (e.g. Halloween spectacular!) and polar bears. In the summer arrive early as there are often queues to get in.
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Зоосафари Фасано
Via dello ZoosafariThis is a fabulous family day out and very close to the annexe (5 minute drive). It has a drive-through zoo, theme park and great seasonal entertainment (e.g. Halloween spectacular!) and polar bears. In the summer arrive early as there are often queues to get in.
This is a fantastic day out about a 20 minute drive from the annexe. There is a huge activity pool with slides for all ages as well as a second smaller pool which has a wave machine that is turned on at specific times of the day (grande onde), there are also the large slides and a lazy river. The food is very good in here too.
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AcquaPark Egnazia
Contrada LoscialeThis is a fantastic day out about a 20 minute drive from the annexe. There is a huge activity pool with slides for all ages as well as a second smaller pool which has a wave machine that is turned on at specific times of the day (grande onde), there are also the large slides and a lazy river. The food is very good in here too.
This is a really lovely place for an informative and fun wine tour, and the wine is fabulous. The staff are incredibly knowledgable and helpful. It is also very close to the beautiful town of Locorotondo.
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Остров Ambara
This is a really lovely place for an informative and fun wine tour, and the wine is fabulous. The staff are incredibly knowledgable and helpful. It is also very close to the beautiful town of Locorotondo.
This is the UNESCO World Heritage Site for the concentration of trulli houses and a must-see if it is your first time in this part of Puglia. It is a gorgeous place to visit with lots of charming shops, bars and restaurants. TOP TIP - if you are here in August, you must make reservations for dinner as it gets very busy and booked up.
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Alberobello
This is the UNESCO World Heritage Site for the concentration of trulli houses and a must-see if it is your first time in this part of Puglia. It is a gorgeous place to visit with lots of charming shops, bars and restaurants. TOP TIP - if you are here in August, you must make reservations for dinner as it gets very busy and booked up.
This is a fabulous beach club with a great atmosphere and a diving board into the sea, which sets it apart from some of the others. It's very family friendly and the food is great. The staff are super friendly and obliging.
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Лидо Оттагоно
SP90 Le Case BiancheThis is a fabulous beach club with a great atmosphere and a diving board into the sea, which sets it apart from some of the others. It's very family friendly and the food is great. The staff are super friendly and obliging.
Beautiful beach club, which is linked to the 5 star hotel Borgo Egnazia. Gorgeous setting with sea access. Pristine white beds and immaculate setting make this a wonderful beach club.
Cala Masciola
Beautiful beach club, which is linked to the 5 star hotel Borgo Egnazia. Gorgeous setting with sea access. Pristine white beds and immaculate setting make this a wonderful beach club.
This is a UNESCO world heritage site, famous for the population of typical trulli houses. There's also a new town with some nice boutique clothes shops and a square in the centre, which is a great place to sit an enjoy a Spritz. There are lots of fantastic restaurants in town and on the outskirts. A must-see when you are in the area.
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Alberobello station
This is a UNESCO world heritage site, famous for the population of typical trulli houses. There's also a new town with some nice boutique clothes shops and a square in the centre, which is a great place to sit an enjoy a Spritz. There are lots of fantastic restaurants in town and on the outskirts. A must-see when you are in the area.
Food scene
This is our favourite restaurant in Selva and in the wider area. There is a wide choice on the menu including antipasti, pasta dishes, meat, fish and lovely home-made desserts. It is family run and a total gem!!!
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Ristorante La Grande Quercia
61 Viale del CastelluccioThis is our favourite restaurant in Selva and in the wider area. There is a wide choice on the menu including antipasti, pasta dishes, meat, fish and lovely home-made desserts. It is family run and a total gem!!!
Absolutely stunning fish and seafood restaurant in the beautiful port at Savelletri. Run by husband and wife team Mimmo and Maria, this is one of our favourite places. There is a wide choice of dishes, the portions are generous and the food is stunning. There is also a brilliant wine list and amazing desserts! GO!
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Osteria del Porto
19 Via del PortoAbsolutely stunning fish and seafood restaurant in the beautiful port at Savelletri. Run by husband and wife team Mimmo and Maria, this is one of our favourite places. There is a wide choice of dishes, the portions are generous and the food is stunning. There is also a brilliant wine list and amazing desserts! GO!
This is a beautiful restaurant located in the historic centre of fabulous Monopoli, a must-see city when you are here in this part of Puglia. The seafood and fish here is stunning and it is in a gorgeous setting. Highly recommended. Max 30 minute drive from the annexe.
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komera, cucina nostra
79 Via BarbacanaThis is a beautiful restaurant located in the historic centre of fabulous Monopoli, a must-see city when you are here in this part of Puglia. The seafood and fish here is stunning and it is in a gorgeous setting. Highly recommended. Max 30 minute drive from the annexe.
Set in a traditional trulli, this is a beautiful restaurant offering a choice of fish, meat and amazing pizzas. The staff are incredibly friendly and kind. There is an outdoor space, which is perfect in the summer or in winter you can get cosy by the fire. Highly recommend and a 10 min drive from the annexe.
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Osteria Antichi Sapori
69 Contrada Canale di PirroSet in a traditional trulli, this is a beautiful restaurant offering a choice of fish, meat and amazing pizzas. The staff are incredibly friendly and kind. There is an outdoor space, which is perfect in the summer or in winter you can get cosy by the fire. Highly recommend and a 10 min drive from the annexe.
Gorgeous place in the heart of Monopoli with views through to the port from certain outdoor tables. Lovely stone interior if you are here in the autumn or winter. Fantastic seafood and fish dishes, friendly staff, good wine, great vibe. Approx 30 min drive to Monopoli from the annexe.
La locanda dei pescatori
17 Via PortoGorgeous place in the heart of Monopoli with views through to the port from certain outdoor tables. Lovely stone interior if you are here in the autumn or winter. Fantastic seafood and fish dishes, friendly staff, good wine, great vibe. Approx 30 min drive to Monopoli from the annexe.
Charming cave restaurant in the heart of Ostuni. Lovely food and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
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Osteria Del Tempo Perso
47 Via Gaetano Tanzarella VitaleCharming cave restaurant in the heart of Ostuni. Lovely food and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Great seafood and fish restaurant with fabulous sea views. Good food, friendly staff and a fab location. Approx 20 min drive from the annexe.
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Il Punto
Great seafood and fish restaurant with fabulous sea views. Good food, friendly staff and a fab location. Approx 20 min drive from the annexe.
Gorgeous seafood and fish restaurant about a 15 min drive from the annexe. It is inland but amazing and full of locals, which is always a good sign! Friendly staff, great service and good wine selection.
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La Lampara Sui Colli
578 Contrada AntonelliGorgeous seafood and fish restaurant about a 15 min drive from the annexe. It is inland but amazing and full of locals, which is always a good sign! Friendly staff, great service and good wine selection.
Great local pizza restaurant (or take away) within walking distance of the annexe.
La Pizzichella Sede Estiva
77 SP2Great local pizza restaurant (or take away) within walking distance of the annexe.
Great local pizza and pasta restaurant, 5 min drive from the annexe. Good for take away pizza as well.
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Ristorante La Siesta
68 Viale delle QuerceGreat local pizza and pasta restaurant, 5 min drive from the annexe. Good for take away pizza as well.
Our local bar and shop with deli counter. Fabulous array of fresh meat and cheese, friendly staff, lovely outdoor seating area. Food served in the evening as well.
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Bar Apollo
31 Viale del LeccioOur local bar and shop with deli counter. Fabulous array of fresh meat and cheese, friendly staff, lovely outdoor seating area. Food served in the evening as well.
Situated in Selva just outside the tennis club this is a great place to eat in or get take away pizza.
Pizzeria Così com'è
22 Viale del LeccioSituated in Selva just outside the tennis club this is a great place to eat in or get take away pizza.
In the heart of Selva di Fasano village is this fabulous, family-run butcher. In the summer you can eat here, Friday nights there is live music (Italian tribute bands), it is great food with a fabulous atmosphere.
Macelleria Lapadula
Viale ToledoIn the heart of Selva di Fasano village is this fabulous, family-run butcher. In the summer you can eat here, Friday nights there is live music (Italian tribute bands), it is great food with a fabulous atmosphere.
Great choice of Italian, Mediterranean, seafood and local specialities. Highly recommend and is about 20 mins drive from the annexe.
Vineria Nausikaa
2 Via Arco FumarolaGreat choice of Italian, Mediterranean, seafood and local specialities. Highly recommend and is about 20 mins drive from the annexe.
Lovely place with a fantastic view of the port. The tacos are fabulous, lovely wine, a great place for lunch, dinner or a snack. About 30 mins drive from the annexe.
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Sottocoperta
6 Via Orazio ComesLovely place with a fantastic view of the port. The tacos are fabulous, lovely wine, a great place for lunch, dinner or a snack. About 30 mins drive from the annexe.
A great place day or night for food and drinks. This place really comes alive at night in the summer and is the heart of the old town of Monopoli. About a 30 min drive from the annexe.
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Nuovo Premiato Caffé Venezia
18 Piazza Giuseppe GaribaldiA great place day or night for food and drinks. This place really comes alive at night in the summer and is the heart of the old town of Monopoli. About a 30 min drive from the annexe.
City/town information
What can I say except we LOVE Monopoli! ❤️It is one of our favourite cities in the vicinity. Monopoli has it all. A beautiful old town and port, lots of stunning churches to visit, great shopping, good night life with lots of bars and restaurants, and a beach. It is a great place to visit all year round. At Ferragosto the lights are incredible and the fireworks are fantastic. Around 30 min drive from the annexe.
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Monopoli
What can I say except we LOVE Monopoli! ❤️It is one of our favourite cities in the vicinity. Monopoli has it all. A beautiful old town and port, lots of stunning churches to visit, great shopping, good night life with lots of bars and restaurants, and a beach. It is a great place to visit all year round. At Ferragosto the lights are incredible and the fireworks are fantastic. Around 30 min drive from the annexe.
Bari is about an hour away by car or you can also go by train. If you want designer shops, this is the only place in Puglia where you will find the likes of Gucci, Hermes and Louis Vuitton. It also has a stunning old town and harbour. Vibrant, bustling city with lots going for it!
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Bari
Bari is about an hour away by car or you can also go by train. If you want designer shops, this is the only place in Puglia where you will find the likes of Gucci, Hermes and Louis Vuitton. It also has a stunning old town and harbour. Vibrant, bustling city with lots going for it!
Known as the White City, Ostuni is simply stunning. This magical city is full of Puglian charm and has lots of shops, bars and restaurants. A must visit on your trip to this part of Puglia and about a 25 min drive from the annexe.
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Ostuni
Known as the White City, Ostuni is simply stunning. This magical city is full of Puglian charm and has lots of shops, bars and restaurants. A must visit on your trip to this part of Puglia and about a 25 min drive from the annexe.
Famed for the Red Bull cliff diving competition which is held here in September, this is a must-see city when in this part of Puglia. There are lots of lovely restaurants and it's a lovely place to wander around. A 45 min drive from the annexe.
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Polignano a Mare
Famed for the Red Bull cliff diving competition which is held here in September, this is a must-see city when in this part of Puglia. There are lots of lovely restaurants and it's a lovely place to wander around. A 45 min drive from the annexe.