Alta Murgia hills by the
sea
Alta Murgia and its surroundings stand for pleasure,
taste and diversity; |
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a morning visit to a local family-run dairy farm in
Minervino is the best way to learn the art of preparing
goat's milk ricotta and other traditional raw milk cheeses; |
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explore the white town of Trani, with its marble
cathedral and castles; live the experience of tasting
raw fish at one of the last fish markets of the Adriatic
Sea. |
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do not miss Bitonto - town of great history and
architecture - strolling through its Old Town while tasting
ricotta cakes called Bocconotti ("Nun tits"
in local dialect) baked by a small artisan baker that
still follows the legendary monastery recipe, - the best
focaccia and taralli baked in ancient olive wood stoves
make a fine lunch. |
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drive to Altamura, known for its excellent bread,
and enter the Alta Murgia park that you will cross in
direction of the mighty Castel del Monte UNESCO
heritage, an extraordinary setting in which you can enjoy
a stunning Murgian sunset. |
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and availability: based on program and number of people |
Gargano
Promontory
Gargano's natural reserve is a place rich in wildlife
and secluded beaches and is full of Slow Food Presidia
products; |
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awaken your taste buds in Apricena when you discover
the ancient pastoral tradition of dry-salted spicy beef
and goat meat strips at a small butcher's shop. |
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walk around orange groves in the hills of Rodi Garaganico;
taste late harvest orange varieties and learn about making
jams, liqueurs and candied orange peel. |
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enjoy simple cuisine with many other "taste explosions"
like Caciocavallo Podolico cheese, chargrilled fish, local
greens and pulses at the family tables of our generous
Gargano friends, in Vieste, Peschici e Cagnano. |
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ride a quad or hike and bike to discover the Foresta
Umbra and its amazing concentration of orchid varieties. |
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relax on one of the many wonderful beaches around Mattinata,
dive for sea-urchins, clams and mussels and have them
served at your table by the beach with some good old spaghetti,
garlic and oil… |
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and availability: based on program and number of people |
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