Enter the historic center and let your instincts guide you: a diffuse glow from the whiteness of the buildings, you climb a staircase, burst into a small square, find a balcony with geraniums and a view that suddenly opens up to the Adriatic Sea. It feels almost like a little paradise.
As soon as you arrive at Ostuni, you immediately understand why it is called the White City: every house, every alley, every wall is coated in lime and reflects the light like a wedding dress in the sun. And the sensation is the same: you are in front of something simple and spectacular at the same time.
June, July, and August are the perfect months to visit. At sunset, when the air turns golden and the white warms up, Ostuni becomes a natural photo set. If you're looking for a place that seems made to be posted, here it is.
Dreamy Alleys, Arches, and Staircases
The beauty is that Ostuni doesn't have a required path. You enter the historic center and let your instincts guide you: you climb a staircase, burst into a small square, find a balcony with geraniums and a view that suddenly opens up to the Adriatic Sea.
Every corner is perfect for a photo or to sit and do nothing. The white houses, colorful doors, wrought-iron signs, everything has an instinctive harmony. And you don't need to be a photographer: the light here does the work for you.
What to See (and Where to Stop for a Bite)
- The Ostuni Cathedral, with its Gothic facade and large central rose window
- The Aragonese walls, which still surround the village
- Piazza della Libertà, perfect for an aperitif
- Restaurants set in stone, where you can taste fresh orecchiette, burrata, focaccia, and local wines
And then there's the sea. Just a few minutes from the center, the beaches of the Ostuni coast are wide, sandy, and have crystal clear water. Villanova, Rosa Marina, Torre Pozzella: names that already sound like vacation.
When to Go and How to Really Enjoy It
The truth? There's no need to organize too much. Just arrive, walk slowly, eat well, and let yourself go at the Apulian rhythm.
The best months are from late May to September. But October has its own charm: the center empties out, but the sun is still warm. If you can, stay at least one night: Ostuni illuminated is pure magic.
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