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The medieval town of Ceglie Messapica, which is accessed via one of three gateways, is known locally as a gastronomic centre with eateries ranging from local pizzerias where you can buy a huge pizza for less than €4 to Michelin star restaurants where you pay a little more! Shops are scattered throughout the old and new town and prices are cheaper here than in the bigger more touristy centres so it can be worth the effort. Market day is Saturday.
A rare dual-layout property combining a traditional trullo and a separate villa, offering privacy, shared living and effortless outdoor space for up to 10 guests and 2 babies... Set up for how grou...
Set out in the countryside of Ceglie Messapica, Casa Relax, a recently restored, large family home offers spacious, stylish accommodation in 5 bedrooms for up to 10 people with 8m x 4m private pool...
Set out in the beautiful countryside of the Valley D’Itria is Trulli Dei Due Pini. A recently restored large 4 coned trullo/villa and a separate 1 bedroom trullo ensuite a few paces away, sleeping ...
Places to visit in Ceglie Messapica:
ACQUA INN at the Villaggio Lamaforca, just outside Ostuni (exit for Torre Pozzelle on the E55/SS379) has slides, swimming pools, children's lagoon, restaurant, games room, etc. There is an aqua aerobics class mid morning for the more energetic.
TORRE CANNE is a beach resort which also has natural hot springs. It is one of the few coastal towns that doesn't possess a defensive castle, but it does boast a lighthouse that still stands sentinel over the sea to protect sailors and adds a dose of ambiance. The beaches here are the main attraction - long, wide swaths of golden sand fronting the shallow pristine waters of the Puglian part of the Adriatic. The town offers a quaint and laid-back atmosphere with beachfront restaurants and cafes and a smattering of shops. It is popular with locals and has a number of private lidos offering sun chairs, umbrellas and covered parking for a small charge.
- Lido Verdi - this gives you access to a private beach where, along with sun loungers and umbrellas, there are showers, toilets, refreshment bar, etc
- Lido Bizzarro - this gives you access to a private beach where, along with sun loungers and umbrellas, showers and toilet facilities. There is also an excellent restaurant and a separate fast food bar / café.
- La Limonata (closed on Mondays), is an ice cream bar in the town which has a good selection of sundaes. To find the ice cream parlour, enter Torre Canne go over the lights and you will find the parlour (2 minutes drive approx) on the right hand side.
North of Torre Canne as the road bends inland there are about 6 miles of coast with low rocks (easy to swim from) and several small beaches which are relatively quiet.
TORRE GUACETO has a beach which is towards Brindisi airport. It is a marine conservation area and nature reserve so there is no building/boats/beach concessions and the water is clean. There is also a small museum that provides information on the history of the area and the different plant and animal species to be found.
TORRE SANTA SABINA is a lively seaside town and worth visiting especially on a Sunday when the evening passeggiata takes place.
BOWLING ALLEY DI SUMA ANGELO - There is a modern ten lane bowling alley, which also has a bar and arcade games, which is open daily from 17.00 until late. The prices are very reasonable: €4 for one game and up to €11 for four games, Mondays to Fridays and €6 per game on Saturdays. Shoe hire is 50 cents.
The venue is on Via Martina Franca 114. (just outside Ceglie Messapica on the Martina Franca road)
GROTTE DI MONTEVICOLI - this is a small series of underground caverns in Ceglie Messapica.
FLIGHTS TO PUGLIA
For direct flights from the UK to Bari and Brindisi, Puglia's main airports check the links below.
Ryanair flies to both Bari and Brindisi throughout the year from Stansted
British Airways flies to Bari from Gatwick April through to October
Easyjet flies to Bari or Brindisi from Gatwick throughout the year
Other Italian airports within easy reach of Puglia include Pescara and Naples (about 3 hours).
Things to See and Do
When the children have had enough of splashing around in the pool why not take a trip to one of the nearby beaches or other activity centres that the whole family can enjoy together.
