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Known for its traditional trulli homes, pristine beaches and olive groves, Ostini, in Italy's Puglia province, is a maze of pretty white streets and fortified with ancient walls.

getting there
Fly into Brindisi or Bari with BA, Alitalia or good old Ryanair. Or take the train into Ostuni station, minutes from the heart of the city.

sleep
Nestled in a hillside, the Villa Lalapanzi is about a 20-minute drive from Ostuni (toward Cisternino). Ultra-private, the luxurious villa sleeps 8 people comfortably, boasts fantastic views, traditional trulli construction, and a pristine swimming pool. Not to mention a modern kitchen, a barbecue and the loveliest outdoor table you will ever dine around. From €1,130/ week.

eat
Drive 25 minutes (or 10km) out of town to the agriturismo Masseria Lamiola Piccola for an unforgettable lunch in a breathtaking setting. Take a tour of the grounds where some rural architecture dates back to the 17th Century. Feast on food harvested from the hotel-restaurant’s farm, including extra virgin olive oil, and sample orecchiette, the local pasta, and burrata, a soft, milky and delicious alternative to mozzarella. Email lamiolapiccola@libero.it for reservations.

drink
Caffé Centrale by Ostuni’s town hall in the Piazza della Liberta works double overtime as a favourite spot for a morning coffee and a drink in the evening. From €3 glasses of Prosecco to Sidecar and Mimosa cocktails, its prime location is the best for people-watching and within a stone’s throw of lively pizzerias and artisanal gelaterias.

visit
Pack a picnic and hop a cab to Pilone Beach, a white sand oasis less than 20 minutes from Ostuni Centre. Be warned, the waves are rougher than they look. 

Ciao Bellas!

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