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Stay in the historic center to walk to Baroque landmarks and attend the summer opera festival.

Martina Franca, located in the province of Taranto within the Apulia region of Italy, is the second most populous town in the area. Renowned for its stunning Baroque architecture, it serves as a cultural hub, hosting the annual Festival della Valle d'Itria opera festival since 1975. For hotel travelers, Martina Franca offers a sophisticated base for exploring the rural landscapes of Puglia while immersing oneself in southern Italian arts and history.
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Stay in the historic center to walk to Baroque landmarks and attend the summer opera festival.
No direct IATA code. Access via Taranto or Bari airports, then transfer by train or rental car.
Summer is ideal for the opera festival, offering warm weather and rich cultural activities.
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Sharing its entrance with the Relais Villa San Martino, the car park leads to a cluster of romantic trulli surrounded by a small vineyard. The kitchen is entrusted to the Pellegrino-Potì duo from the nearby gourmet restaurant, yet here it is tradition that holds sway: dishes rich in flavour, often cooked in the wood-fired oven, with a menu that changes frequently to follow the freshness of the season and the market. A straightforward and satisfying offering that honours ancient techniques and the produce of the territory within a setting of great rural charm.
WebsiteFounded in 1969 by Martino Marsella, the restaurant has its roots in the tradition of the Apulian butcher’s shop with grill, of which it became a natural gastronomic extension. To this day the management remains firmly in family hands and meat continues to occupy a central role on the menu, as the excellent breaded capocollo readily attests. Alongside these, freshly harvested vegetables, drawn in part from the family’s own kitchen gardens, find their place, together with a generous procession of antipasti and first courses frequently entrusted to fresh pasta, such as the riccioli sampled durin
WebsiteThis restaurant at the entrance to the historic centre boasts a delightful garden which leads to a porch where tables are set out in summer – an enchanting setting that feels as though you’re eating in the countryside despite the village location. The chefs’ imagination knows no bounds in complex and elaborate dishes that focus on ingredients from Puglia and are grouped into themed tasting menus.
WebsiteThis restaurant run by Luca Trabalzini and his partner Rossella is a real gem in the small town of Fasano. Their story, which began in Australia, adds a fascinating touch to this gastronomic project. The atmosphere here is warm and lively, making this the perfect setting in which to enjoy the chef’s innovative cuisine, which he showcases on three distinct menus dedicated to meat, fish and vegetarian dishes respectively. Luca’s cuisine is modern and elegant, with particular attention paid to flavours and textures so that each and every dish offers a fully rounded sensorial experience.
WebsiteAt Nina Trulli Resort, nestled in one of the most enchanting areas of the Puglian countryside, among dry stone walls and typical vegetation, you can reconnect with nature. Walking through the restaurant's gardens and orchards is an inspiring experience. The focus on plant-based elements is also reflected in the kitchen: there are two tasting menus – one entirely green, while the other, despite including animal products, also highlights vegetables as the main feature.
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