Where to stay in Valle d'Itria
The countryside around Ostuni is one of the best bases in Puglia: the trulli towns, the white hill towns and both coasts are within an hour's drive.
Villa Quercia sits on a hilltop just south of Ostuni, on the road to Ceglie Messapica.
Quiet nights among olive groves, with a private pool instead of a crowded beach
The hills are cooler than the coast in summer
Every town below is a short drive, so you can see a different one each day
Parking is easy at the villa; in the old towns it isn't
Why stay in the countryside, not in town
Ostuni – 15 min – the White City, dramatic old town and evening passeggiata
Ceglie Messapica – 15 min – known for its food
Alberobello – 30 min – the UNESCO trulli village
Adriatic beaches (Lido Bosco Verde) – 30 min
Monopoli – 40 min – a port town with beaches to the south
Polignano a Mare – 40 min – the cliff-top town with its famous beach
Lecce – 1 hour – the baroque "Florence of the South"
Ionian beaches (around Lido Saint Bon) – 1 hour
Matera – 1 hour 30 min – the UNESCO cave city
Cisternino, Locorotondo and the food town of Fasano are also close by
Drive times from Villa Quercia
Questions
Is Ostuni a good base for exploring Puglia?
Yes. It sits between Bari and Lecce, with Alberobello, Polignano a Mare and the beaches all within 40 minutes.
Do I need a car?
Yes. Public transport between the villages is limited, and the villa is in the countryside.
Which is closer to the sea, Ostuni or Alberobello?About 30 minutes by car to the Adriatic coast.
Sleeps 6
3 bedrooms with queen beds
2 bathrooms
private infinity pool
near Ostuni, Valle d'Itria
Brindisi airport 35 min
from €475 per night
rated 5.0 by Airbnb guests