The stunning coast of Gargano houses numerous beaches and resorts such as Vieste, Peschici and Mattinata. We’re just cruising along, stopping off at beaches along the way 🙂 The town of Vieste can be seen in the background and that is where we are heading next.
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Awesome Alberobello
It’s all about the trulli – a sight I have been desperate to see from the moment I learnt of their existence! These curious conical-roofed whitewashed structures, clustered in pockets of Puglia, are an icon of the region. In fact, this part of south Italy is the only place they have ever existed.
Lovely Locorotondo
Next up on our 2019 Puglian adventure is another beautiful white city – Locorotondo.
Little Italy
Fresh from China Town we head to the neighbouring district of Little Italy. Once known for its large population of Italian Americans today the evocative neighbourhood holds only a handful of Italian stores and restaurants. It has some well known neighbours, to the west by Tribeca and Soho, on the south by Chinatown, on theContinue reading “Little Italy”
Beach bums
Having been dropped off on the delightful little Cala Mariolu beach we’re left for a few hours to enjoy this pebbly cove. Along with the simply stunning water there is a cliff that attracts children and the foolhardy like lemmings . . Obviously the dare devil scales it straight away like a frenzied, suicidal mountain goat.Continue reading “Beach bums”
Jewel bright waters
We’re coming to the end of our Sardinian adventure but on the last day we see possibly the very best of this stunning island. Hopping on a boat tour around the coastline from Cala Gonone we’re treated to some truly spectacular rugged cliffs and the most beautiful water yet! I can honestly say that IContinue reading “Jewel bright waters”
Simply stunning
There’s no other words to describe our next Sardinian hot spot – simply stunning just about covers it. La Pelosa beach (Spiaggia della Pelosa) with its warm shallow turquoise waters and glittering white sands, is a true oasis of wonder. It could easily stand as possibly the best beach I have ever been to, it’sContinue reading “Simply stunning”
Paintbox pretty
Carrying on with our exploration of the gorgeous little Sardinian village of Bosa now. We’re heading up into the mass of tiny colourful alleyways in the town now and the further up you go then more rainbow like it becomes! This quirky little town is chock a block full of paintbox coloured delights. Each houseContinue reading “Paintbox pretty”
Mercato del Capo
Moving on from the rather disappointing La Vucciria market we head onto the far more bustling and hectic Mercato del Capo. First we walk through the textile and cloth merchants section. With every texture and hue of fabric on show it’s a colourful sight. I loved this little haberdashery / homeware stall with its vividContinue reading “Mercato del Capo”
In the clouds at Castelmola
While the views from Taormina are spectacular, its tiny cousin Castelmola, 1,800 feet above sea level, offers absolutely stunning ones. Cobblestones, ruined castles and winding alleys almost devoid of tourists, offer a breathing space. Although the sun was beginning to go down, as our little bus trundled up the hill towards the village, you beginContinue reading “In the clouds at Castelmola”