ITALY'S HIDDEN TREASURES - LOCOROTONDO

Description

Awarded the Orange Flag by Italy's Touring Club for its beautiful shape and the convenience of the historic centre, the ancient heart of Locorotondo unfolds in a string of picturesque views, which we will discover on a pleasant stroll.

What we will see

• Murge Plateau
• Locorotondo: the historic centre and the cummerse

What we will do

• We will leave the port of Bari and head south towards Murge, the karst square-shaped plateau in central Puglia.
• Our destination is the town of Locorotondo, a whitewashed town in a distinctive circular shape which gave it its name.
• When we reach our destination, we will explore the historic centre, a unique monument oozing charm and character with its whitewashed cottages, cobbled streets, elegant portals and balconies brimming with flowers.
• In the historic centre, there are also the so-called 'cummerse': small whitewashed houses in an even geometric shape with a pitched roof, which have been renovated and opened up to tourists for accommodation in the area.

What you need to know

• Places on this excursion are limited. We recommend booking early.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended.
• The coach transfer takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes each way.
• In case of heavy traffic, the excursion may last longer.