Going for a walk?

  The shore of Chiatona, the seaside of Massafra, where crystal clear sea and soft and white sand have always been the summer background of the people of Massafra. If you ask the inhabitants of Massafra where they go to the beach, it’s likely, if not sure, that they will answer “ Chiatona ”. Yes, the shore of Chiatona has always been the beach of the inhabitants of Massafra and it seems right to me to tell you about it, to make you know the beauty and the peculiarities of the shore of this corner of Apulia , and, perhaps, they may be the kind of beach that you are looking for. Leggi in italiano

Versione italiana It's not a mystery that Apulian sea is a wonder and many tourists take advantage of their holidays to enjoy this beauty. But it's also true that not all the sea that skims Apulia is alike: there are those who prefer Adriatic seaboard and those who love the Ionian one, which is even more crystal blue. Since I was a child, I've dived into this sea, Mar Ionio, moving along the coast to experience the differences that other areas offer. I'm one of those who prefer free beaches and suggest here some of those I consider the most beautiful, providing in this way a low cost alternative for  holidays to the seaside in Apulia. Porto Pirrone I must say a thing: even though quite close to each other, these beaches are quite different one from another for type of beach, sand and water. Of the series "each beach to their own".

Versione italiana After Andria and Barletta it’s the turn of Trani . Here too, there’s a castle made built by Frederick II, perhaps one of the most relevant, seen its importance from a strategic point of view, but also because you can appreciate its original structure. This time I’ve not been guided, but I showed the beauties of Trani to an American friend, a monk (you’ll understand later why this detail is necessary) who was in Apulia for a wedding. You know, we seized the moment. Unlike the castle of Barletta, which has been built on a Norman building, that one of Trani was thought and made built by Frederick II . It’s located in the roadstead of Trani, that is to say, in a lower area compared to street level, on a bedrock directly over the sea. It may seem strange, but this position was optimal to protect the castle, if you consider that the seabed is also quite low, and it could become a danger for ships, which risked to run ashore. Practically, the environme...

Versione italiana      Version française These beautiful days of May inspire trips and walks outside: mild weather and breeze make our visits enjoyable relaxing moments that restore us, maybe after a busy week. Brindisi is one of those towns that are the best when you want to go for a walk without too much effort but are anyway rich of history and culture.