Authentic Puglia: From Valley to Coast

Distance: 3.6 miles (5.8km) 

Ascent: 367 feet (112m) 

Descent: 367 feet (112m)  

Both walks begin at the Barsento Church and explore the Noci countryside. A short bus transfer will then take us into Noci to explore the town. 

Distance: 7 miles (11.4km) 

Ascent: 547 feet (167m) 

Descent:  547 feet (167m) 

We follow the route of the Option 1 walk with a further extension into this beautiful rural setting. 

Distance: 5.3 miles (8.6km) 

Ascent: 364 feet (111m) 

Descent: 695 feet (221m) 

The trek starts and ends in Cocolicchio, a picturesque village of Trulli, the region’s unique houses with conical roofs. The village retains its ancient rural charm amongst the green hills surrounding the Apulian Aqueduct. We'll be able to have a closer look at the aqueduct before finishing our walk at Masseria where we'll find refreshments. 

Distance: 7 miles (11.4km) 

Ascent: 413 feet (126m) 

Descent: 770 feet (235m) 

We start from the hills of the Selva di Fasano, at the famous Minaret, a noble residence of eclectic architecture influenced by the Moorish style. We’ll then head down the hill, cross the canal and follow along the opposite side until we arrive at the Via dell'Acquedotto Pugliese. Reaching the highest stone bridge of the entire aqueduct, we'll enjoy spectacular views of the green plains below. Afterwards, we’ll join the other group for refreshments. 

Distance: 3.9 miles (6.3km) 
 
Ascent: 387 feet (118m) 

Descent: 767 feet (234m) 

Our route today is downhill and linear with a level terrain. It starts from the top of the hills and descends into the “Lowland of the Olive Trees” surrounded by nature. The Option 1 walk will finish at the archaeological site of Santa Maria di Agnano

Distance: 6 miles (10km) 

Ascent: 977 feet (298m) 

Descent: 977 feet (298m) 

Our route is a loop, beginning and ending in front of the archaeological site of Santa Maria di Agnano. The route takes us up into the green, olive-carpeted hills of Ostuni - an area of outstanding Mediterranean beauty. We’ll see olive trees of exceptional size and shape that provide cooling shade with their thick foliage. 

Distance: 4.8 miles (7.8km) 

Ascent: 33 feet (10m) 

Descent: 285 feet (87m) 

From our inland rural setting, we’ll head through olive groves and centuries-old farmsteads towards the dunes. Following a broad path offering breathtaking vistas of the sea, our walk culminates at a place called "Lido Morelli", a beach that still shows evidence of the ancient infrastructure used for sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices 

Distance: 7 miles (11.4km) 

Ascent: 65 feet (20m) 

Descent: 311 feet (95m) 

The longer hike crosses similar landscapes but lengthens the route to explore Lama Cornola – a small canyon housing an authentic Rupestrian village – a remarkable example of an Apulian cave settlement. The rock-bound vegetation here shelters birds of prey, while crevices and caves preserve traces of human habitation that persist to this day. Once out of the canyon we will be close to the coast, where this route will end at Lido Morelli beach.

Distance: 5 miles (8km) 

Ascent: 387 feet (118m) 

Descent: 387 feet (118m)  

Our walk starts from Pianelle Visitor Centre and takes us through the Bosco delle Pianelle’s oak trees, with the Mediterranean scrubland below. At the end of the walk, we can eat our lunch at the Nature Park Visitor Centre. 

Distance: 7.5 miles (12km) 

Ascent: 748 feet (228m) 

Descent: 748 feet (228m)  

Our longer walk option also begins at Pianelle Visitor Centre and takes us on a longer route through the Bosco delle Pianelle oak trees, with the Mediterranean scrubland below. At the end of the walk, we can eat our lunch at the Nature Park Visitor Centre.