Hike or bike through abandoned farms
Horseback ride through gentle rolling countryside
Spot birds of prey in Rocca del Garagnone
Either hike or bike your way through countryside filled with ancient architecture, encapsulating the wonders of slow travel. Pass a picturesque masseria, an old farm, or a jazzi and poste, gorgeous ancient stone fences where the sheeps grazed. While nowadays the farms are abandoned, they are still an important part of the Apulian culture.
The route “Tratturello Regio – Necropolis of S. Magno” crosses a rural environment characterized by tree crops and arable land and is unpaved in the first part to become asphalted afterwards. Nearby of the Masseria Fiore the route is grafted onto the municipal road S. Magno to lead, passing near the Piscina Antica di San Magno, to the Necropolis of tumulus tombs of the late Bronze Age (VII – VI century BC).
Relax and take in the view from atop a horse as you ride through forests, steppes and wheat fields. Both private and group tours can be arranged with experienced guides. The horses here are trusty and the gentle landscape means that rides are appropriate for riders of any experience level.
Many travelers head to Rocca del Garagnone to observe bird species. This archaeological site is the home to medieval castle ruins (partly destroyed by an earthquake in 1731) and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. Larks, red kites and many species of hawks and owls call this place home, but one of the most important birds in the area is the lesser kestrel, a small falcon.
A coastal paradise at the southern point of Puglia, most activities here revolve around the gorgeous water. Whether you want to explore world famous sea caves, scuba, snorkel, kite surf or cliff climb, every day here is a fabulous day for the beach.
This untouched inland destination of gentle undulating countryside has immense natural biodiversity to explore year round. Because of how the park is positioned, visitors are rewarded with incredible landscapes at sunrise and sunset. The area is known for its archaeological finds of great importance, such as the well preserved fossil skeleton of the “Man from Altamura”, who lived here 150 thousand years ago.
This destination in southern Puglia is a natural paradise with the Mediterranean bush and a marine protected area of sandy coves and translucent water ideal for scuba and snorkel. There is even a beach which has been awarded 3 Sails by Legambiente (an Italian environment protection association) – an honor given only to the most beautiful beaches.
This coastal destination in the north is just 1 hour drive from Bari and rewards visitors with some of the oldest trees in Italy (Aleppo pines) and islands surrounded by crystal-clear Mediterranean waters. Covering over 120,000 hectares, there are endless options to explore on land and water.
This coastal destination in the north is just 1 hour drive from Bari and rewards visitors with some of the oldest trees in Italy (Aleppo pines) and islands surrounded by crystal-clear Mediterranean waters. Covering over 120,000 hectares, there are endless options to explore on land and water.
