Holiday apartment in Ostuni: Città Bianca, coast and culture

Ostuni invites you to plan a varied holiday between the historic centre, coastal landscapes and impressive glimpses into the past.

Holiday apartment in Ostuni between Città Bianca and the coast

The historic centre of Ostuni, known as Città Bianca, consists of a labyrinth of picturesque lanes and whitewashed houses on a hill with panoramic views. The hilltop setting of the centre and the coastal location of Ostuni mare represent two distinct townscapes.

Ostuni mare, the coastal area of the municipality of Ostuni, lies on the Adriatic coast. The coastline stretches for almost 20 kilometres and is characterised above all by an unspoilt coast with Mediterranean scrub, dunes and nature reserves. The beaches Spiaggia di Monticelli, Spiaggia Rosa Marina and Spiaggia Lido Tiziana are located in the area around Ostuni. At Torre Pozzella, you can enter the water from large rocks by the sea or from small beaches, and observe crabs, octopuses and small fish among the rocks. When planning a coastal visit to Ostuni, beach resorts and wildlife observation among the rocks stand alongside one another as distinct focal points.

Culture, history and special places

The Concattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta in Ostuni was declared a national monument in 1902. Its cultural history ranges from the national monument designation in 1902 to Palaeolithic burials and the Grotte di Agnano. The Museo Civico Di Ostuni is located in the immediate vicinity of Ostuni. Its prehistoric section displays casts of two Palaeolithic burials, including Ostuni 1, the Donna di Ostuni, and preserves the original remains of Ostuni 1. In the Grotte di Agnano in the Parco Archeologico Santa Maria di Agnano, around two kilometres from Ostuni, rites and cults dedicated to a female figure were practised over a period of approximately 30,000 years.

The Palazzo Siccoda is also located in the immediate vicinity of Ostuni. The Monastero Delle Benedettine is likewise located nearby. The Castello di Villanova is situated in the area around Ostuni.

Cycle path, park and scheduled events

The ancient Via Traiana crosses the Ostuni area and is now signposted as the long-distance cycle route Bicitalia Route No. 6. For cycling enthusiasts, the Via Traiana as the long-distance cycle route Bicitalia Route No. 6 is a separate component of the trip. A reservation is required to visit Parco Avventura Ciuchino Birichino and must be made no later than the previous day. This advance booking deadline makes a visit to Parco Avventura an appointment requiring fixed advance planning. Parco Rimembranze is located in the immediate vicinity of Ostuni. The Cavalcata di Sant'Oronzo is a festival in Ostuni held every year from 25 August to 27 August.

More destinations for planning your trip

For further trip planning, you can also consider Torre Canne, Specchia, Cellino San Marco, Rosa Marina, Francavilla Fontana, Brindisi, Torre Santa Sabina and Grotta Figazzano.

For the higher-level trip overview: Brindisi.