Alberobello

Quiet surroundings, just a 10-minute walk to the center of Alberobello. €150 a night, fair value for money. Beautiful ambience that feels like Alberobello in miniature, tasty breakfast in a relaxed atmosphere, plenty of seating, pool, whirlpool and playground for families, large parking lot with charging stations for electric cars.

Centrally located, an inviting focacceria with freshly baked, wonderfully fragrant focaccia, crispy crust, airy texture, high-quality ingredients and creative toppings.

A modern and elegant restaurant with a balanced mix of Italian tradition and creative cuisine, refined dishes, high-quality ingredients. The homemade pasta and excellent seafood dishes especially impress.

Central, a great spot for a drink in the evening, a chic and relaxed atmosphere, good drink selection.

A traditional gelateria with a large selection of homemade ice cream flavors, fresh ingredients, creamy texture, intense flavor. Especially recommended: pistachio and hazelnut, as well as fruity sorbets. You can watch the gelato being made right from the sidewalk.

The famous trulli houses in the historic center, especially in the Rione Monti and Aia Piccola quarters. Most can be visited during the day, some as museums or shops. A walk through the narrow lanes reveals the unique architecture of these UNESCO-protected round houses. Walking through the town is free, some trulli museums charge a small fee.

The only two-story trullo, now a museum, here you can learn more about the region's history and culture.

A twin trullo with a fascinating history, plus lots of shops with local crafts, ceramics and souvenirs, wine tastings in the surrounding area and cooking classes for traditional Apulian dishes.

Several wineries and wine bars in and around Alberobello, especially recommended in the Itria Valley, just a few minutes outside town. Guided tastings with local specialties like Primitivo or Negroamaro, often served with regional snacks like taralli, cheese and olive oil, plus a tour through vineyards and cellars. Prices usually start at €20 to 30 per person, reservations recommended especially in high season.

Around Alberobello, with picturesque villages like Locorotondo, Martina Franca and Cisternino, known for gentle hills, olive groves and vineyards. In Locorotondo the whitewashed houses impress, Martina Franca enchants with baroque architecture, Cisternino is an insider tip for traditional Apulian cuisine, especially the famous "bombette" (grilled stuffed meat). Can be organized independently with a rental car or bike, or as a guided tour through local operators.