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The most beautiful places to visit in Apulia
Experience Apulia
From the heart of Monopoli, home to Dimora Pirrelli Boutique Hotel & SPA, the beauty of Apulia unfolds before your eyes: timeless villages, sea-facing cliffs, and landscapes dotted with centuries-old olive trees. With its crystal-clear waters, whitewashed historic centres, and countryside crisscrossed by dry-stone walls, this is a region full of surprises. A stroll through its streets reveals Baroque churches, historic palaces, and charming local eateries where you can savour authentic Apulian cuisine. Every day here is an opportunity for discovery.
Art & history cities of southern Italy
The area around Monopoli is home to some of the most charming towns in Apulia and Southern Italy. These are places where history and architecture intertwine amid ancient alleyways, sun-drenched squares, and breathtaking views.
From here, it’s easy to reach charming destinations where historic landmarks, old neighborhoods, and a Mediterranean atmosphere reflect the character of the region.
From here, it’s easy to reach charming destinations where historic landmarks, old neighborhoods, and a Mediterranean atmosphere reflect the character of the region.
Town center and sea – just a few minutes' walk away
The heart of Monopoli winds through white-washed alleys, flower-filled balconies, and squares that suddenly open up to the sea. The picturesque old harbor is lined with the iconic blue fishing boats, one of Monopoli’s most recognizable symbols.
Not to be missed are the Cathedral of the Madonna della Madia, the Castle of Charles V, and the city walls overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
One of the best things to do is simply to wander through the narrow streets of the city center, stopping at a small trattoria or a restaurant to savor Apulian cuisine.
Not to be missed are the Cathedral of the Madonna della Madia, the Castle of Charles V, and the city walls overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
One of the best things to do is simply to wander through the narrow streets of the city center, stopping at a small trattoria or a restaurant to savor Apulian cuisine.
Apulia's capital – about a 45-minute drive
Lively and authentic, Bari is a city where tradition and everyday life come together in bustling alleyways and historic squares.
The Bari Vecchia neighborhood is the city’s most charming heart: here, you’ll often see local women hand-making the famous orecchiette, following a tradition passed down through generations. Be sure to visit the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, one of the most important places of worship in Southern Italy, and the seafront, which is among the most beautiful in Europe.
The Bari Vecchia neighborhood is the city’s most charming heart: here, you’ll often see local women hand-making the famous orecchiette, following a tradition passed down through generations. Be sure to visit the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, one of the most important places of worship in Southern Italy, and the seafront, which is among the most beautiful in Europe.
The famous ‘Sassi’ – about a 1 hour and 30 minute drive
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 2019 European Capital of Culture, Matera is one of Italy's most extraordinary cities.
Its famous Sassi, ancient dwellings carved into the rock, create a landscape unlike any other, telling a story that spans thousands of years. Strolling through the narrow streets of this ancient settlement means travelling through centuries of history, among rock-hewn churches, panoramic views, and captivating atmospheres.
Its famous Sassi, ancient dwellings carved into the rock, create a landscape unlike any other, telling a story that spans thousands of years. Strolling through the narrow streets of this ancient settlement means travelling through centuries of history, among rock-hewn churches, panoramic views, and captivating atmospheres.
The villages of the Itria Valley
Just a few kilometers from Monopoli lies the Itria Valley, one of the most picturesque landscapes in Apulia.
Gentle hills covered with centuries-old olive trees, dry-stone walls, and small historic towns characterize a region where rural architecture and local traditions have coexisted for centuries, giving rise to villages with a unique charm.
Gentle hills covered with centuries-old olive trees, dry-stone walls, and small historic towns characterize a region where rural architecture and local traditions have coexisted for centuries, giving rise to villages with a unique charm.
The famous trulli – about a 30-minute drive
World-famous for its trulli, Alberobello is one of Apulia's most iconic destinations.
These ancient stone dwellings, with their conical roofs, form a unique landscape that has earned the town its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rione Monti and Aia Piccola neighborhoods are home to hundreds of trulli and offer a picturesque setting that tells the story of the Itria Valley’s history and traditions.
One of Italy's most beautiful villages – about a 35-minute drive
Listed among Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages, Locorotondo owes its name to the circular shape of its town center, which sits atop a hill.
The characteristic “cummerse”, houses with sloping stone roofs, and the narrow streets, meticulously maintained, make this village one of the most charming in the region.
From its panoramic vantage point, it overlooks the countryside of the Itria Valley and offers stunning views of the olive groves and vineyards that characterize this area.
The characteristic “cummerse”, houses with sloping stone roofs, and the narrow streets, meticulously maintained, make this village one of the most charming in the region.
From its panoramic vantage point, it overlooks the countryside of the Itria Valley and offers stunning views of the olive groves and vineyards that characterize this area.
Baroque elegance – about a 40-minute drive
Located in the heart of the Itria Valley, Martina Franca is renowned for its elegant Apulian Baroque architecture.
The town center features noble palaces, monumental arches, and bright squares, among which the Basilica of San Martino stands out as one of the city’s most iconic buildings.
The town center features noble palaces, monumental arches, and bright squares, among which the Basilica of San Martino stands out as one of the city’s most iconic buildings.
The Adriatic Sea and its cliffs
Along the coastline surrounding Monopoli, the land meets the sea in a spectacular way. Light-colored cliffs overlook the Adriatic, and small coves open up among the rocks, creating one of Apulia’s most recognizable coastal landscapes.
Cliffs and views of the Adriatic Sea – about a 15-minute drive
Perched atop dramatic white cliffs, Polignano a Mare seems suspended between the sky and the Adriatic Sea.
Its historic center overlooks the water, offering panoramic terraces where you can watch the waves crash against the coastline. Nestled between towering rock walls, the famous Lama Monachile is one of the most photographed beaches in Apulia.
Its historic center overlooks the water, offering panoramic terraces where you can watch the waves crash against the coastline. Nestled between towering rock walls, the famous Lama Monachile is one of the most photographed beaches in Apulia.
Coves and the sea – easy to reach from the property
Monopoli’s coastline is a succession of small coves, low cliffs, and sandy stretches, where the sea shifts from turquoise to deep blue. Among the most popular are Cala Porta Vecchia, overlooking the city walls, and Cala Paradiso, loved for its crystal-clear waters and the natural scenery that surrounds it.