A restored eighteenth-century farmhouse in the Itria Valley countryside with a pool and a small set of rooms, good for slow, rural stays.
Check dates: Masseria San MicheleThe grand Baroque town of the Itria valley, its white centre crowded with curling wrought-iron balconies and the great Ducal Palace.
Go in May to June and September, for warm sea and lighter crowds.
- Province
- Taranto
- People
- 49,000
Each summer it hosts the Festival della Valle d'Itria, one of Italy's most respected opera festivals.
Where to stay in Martina Franca
Un giorno bellissimo suite & spa
Self-catering suites near the historic centre with an indoor pool and hot tub, aimed at couples after a romantic weekend.
Check dates: Un giorno bellissimo suite & spaVilla del Sole
A family-friendly bed and breakfast outside Martina Franca, with a seasonal pool and enough bedrooms for large groups.
Masseria Pavone
A farm stay of self-contained apartments among olive trees and trulli, with a seasonal pool and garden, for a quiet countryside stay.
Other places to stay
Malely Suite
A private suite for two close to the Ducal Palace, with a hot tub and chromotherapy shower, suited to a romantic stay.
Dimora Lucia Hotel
A simple hotel in Martina Franca with a garden, lounge bar and buffet breakfast, a plain base for exploring the Itria Valley.
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At the table in Puglia
A hot tomato and parsley broth softens pieces of stale bread, finished with extra virgin olive oil.
Brasciole pugliesiThin veal rolls filled with pecorino, garlic and parsley, simmered slowly in a thick tomato ragù.
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva
Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva
Tables
La Pasteria
A fresh pasta workshop and restaurant serving Apulian dishes, where handmade orecchiette with traditional sauces is the draw.
Trattoria
Luba Bistrot
A relaxed bistro a short walk from the centre, with outdoor seating and a menu of Apulian meat and seafood dishes.
Trattoria
Origini
A friendly osteria in the historic centre serving Apulian cooking, with an antipasti platter as the usual place to begin.
Trattoria
La Piccola Brace da Rè
A small family-run grill for bombette, sausages, steaks and cured meats, casual and filling.
Trattoria
Gotha Restaurant
Creative cooking built on local ingredients, served in two stone-walled rooms or the garden, for a dressier evening in town.
Osteria
4cento gradi
A casual pizzeria turning out wood-fired pizzas, including a local Pizza Martinese, for an easy evening in Martina Franca.
Pizzeria
When to visit Martina Franca
Average highs and lows across the year.
Where next
Ostuni
About 20 km as the crow flies. The White City, lime-washed old town, olive plain.
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