Masseria Sacerdote

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The Apulia territory with slight reliefs is rich in ways, paths and country roads which permit a great variety of tours for every kind of holidays you choose to make by bike.

In few minutes you can reach Martina franca, conversano, Castellana Grotte, Locorotondo, Alberobello, Cisternino and the sea.

Conversano, ancient and beautiful small city, is worth being visited for its Cathedral, its many and ancient churches, the Castle and S. Benedetto convent.

Castellana Grotte is famous all over the world for the magnificence of its caves which spread out for abour 3500 meters, at the end of them there is the White Cave, so called for the whiteness of its calcareous concretions.

The nearest beaches are S. Stefano Lido, Cala Verde, Copa Cabana, a delightful small cove, Barcollando, Sabbiadoro: all of them are sandy beaches and the sea is crystal clear.

Locorotondo, beautiful and lively village which is situated on a rise, is famous for the wonderful panoramic view of Valle d’Itria. The ancient part of Locorotondo is characteristic for the concentric layout of its small streets and for its typical houses with sloping roofs made with calcareous plates. The dome of the Mother Church devoted to St. George is silhouetted against the skyline and dominates the whole town.

Alberobello, characterised by its cone-shaped dwellings “trulli”, is situated on two hill reliefs. On the western peak, there are the “trulli”, protected under the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) world heritage law.

 

Cisternino, situated on a rise and characterised by white houses with inner stairs painted whitewash (an example of spontaneous architecture), is of Messapiche and Roman origins and owned by Italian-Greek monks.

 

Masseria Sacerdote Bed & Breakfast

 

The Farm is located in Apulia, its name seems to derive from a legend which says it had been inhabited by a priest for a long time.

Now it is a beautiful Bed &Breakfast made out of a XVII century ancient stone rural house situated in the countryside near Conversano (Bari), about 4 km far from the small city and in an area of superb nature glamour.

Situated in a strategic point to reach the main places of Apulia tourist attractions, the tourist will enjoy the pleasure both to discover the beauties of the territory together with its artistic and gastronomic characteristics and the stay in a high level structure, simple and refined, equipped with a lot of comforts.

The structure has some rooms made out of old restored “trulli”, it is part of a wonderful nature scenery, surrounded by a rich vegetation. These are characteristics that make it an ideal place for people who need relax and a holiday in contact with nature, where you can taste a delicious and rich breakfast with local organic specialities, all home made by the owner, like in an agritourism.