Going for a walk?

Christmas has definitely come in Valle d’Itria . Old town centres are filled with illuminations , which become real tourist attractions. Lately, creativity in decorating towns, old centres in particular, has increased to the point of offering each year real works of art that brighten not only tourists who choose this part of the world to spend the last moments of the year, but also those who live it daily. I’ve wanted to propose here on the blog an itinerary in the old centre of Martina Franca from a while. Seen   the period and the illuminations already on display along the alleys, I’ve thought a little itinerary in the dressed up old centre. I suggest it for an evening walk, with the crisp air that cools your nose, but not so cold to make you stay at home. An itinerary not just for those who don’t know the area, but also for those who, like me, live little far from Martina Franca and want to enjoy a little taste of Christmas.

Saint Cecilia, the day that marks the biginning of Christmas period in the Area of Taranto. Events, music and tasty pettole are the main ingredients of this feast. Today, we discover this unique tradition of Taranto. The day of  Saint Cecilia  has a particular meaning  for Taranto and its inhabitants. We wait for this day, we celebrate it, in churches boys and girls get ready for this event with choirs for the usual concert. The  Christmas period of Taranto, the longest of Italy , starts with these celebrations. Leggi in italiano

A visit at the castle of Lagopesole, one of Frederick II's castle, which is also one of the best preserved. Leggi in italiano A road sign: “LAGOPESOLE” “We’re near Lagopesole . If there’s time, do you want to go there? “What’s in Lagopesole?” “ Frederick II’s castle . It’s one of the last he made built and also one of the best preserved.” “Erm…let’s see…”

Let's see in detail a type of sustainable tourist accomodation: multi-building hotels. What they are and why it's a good idea to choose tem for our responsible stays.  We said that one of the things that should be done to travel in a sustainable way should be to choose a tourist accommodation that respects the dictates of sustainable tourism . In addition to the accommodations that pay attention to resource savings, to recycling and to local products, there are some of them that can offer a particular point of view to those who choose them. So, in this blog post we talk about them, the multi-building hotels . Leggi in italiano