Ostuni

Nestled like a white pearl between the sky and the blue sea, Ostuni leaves a lasting impression on its visitors with the dazzling whiteness of the houses that line its narrow streets.

One of the most beloved destinations in the Salento peninsula, it is known worldwide as the “White City” due to the lime-based whitewash that covers most of its buildings.

Passeggia per il centro storico, un labirinto di viuzze tortuose e un susseguirsi di piazzette che si inerpicano sui fianchi di un colle, fino ad arrivare alla parte inferiore del borgo, circondato da un’antica cinta muraria con due porte rimaste integre: Porta Nova e Porta San Demetrio.
In the upper part of the town, be sure to visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, one of Ostuni’s main attractions.

Built in the 1400s, it features an intricately decorated façade and a central rose window — the second largest in Europe. Ostuni is also synonymous with sea and relaxation: Torre Guaceto, Torre Pozzelle, Rosa Marina, and Creta Rossa are just some of the beaches you’ll find in and around the town.