Guidebook for Ceglie Messapica
Food Scene
Open all day except Sunday for coffees, pastries, light lunches, drinks and there's fast wifi.
Tris Bar dei f.lli Sicilia
9 Via Giovanni PapiniOpen all day except Sunday for coffees, pastries, light lunches, drinks and there's fast wifi.
Osteria Sant'Anna
12 Viale StazioneVery popular so booking is essential.
IL GIARDINO - Ristorante Pizzeria
We like it for lunch but it also serves pizza in the evening.
Osteria Pugliese di Pugliese Cataldo
14 Via Orto NannavecchiaGood fare at a fair price
Michelin starred, although we've never eaten there.
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Ristorante Al Fornello Da Ricci
11 Via delle GrotteMichelin starred, although we've never eaten there.
Pizza cooked in the countryside with amazing views. Check their Facebook page for opening times.
Sun & Coffee
Pizza cooked in the countryside with amazing views. Check their Facebook page for opening times.
Amazing views over the Itria Valley from this bar that is open for coffee, pastries, light bites, drinks and ice cream. Closed Wednesdays. Wifi
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Vignola Cremeria History
28 Via San QuiricoAmazing views over the Itria Valley from this bar that is open for coffee, pastries, light bites, drinks and ice cream. Closed Wednesdays. Wifi
Easygoing pizzeria that also does nice lunches (not pizza). Closed Tuesday and Sunday
Happy Point S.N.C di D’ Amico D. & Zizzi G.
4 Piazza dei NavigatoriEasygoing pizzeria that also does nice lunches (not pizza). Closed Tuesday and Sunday
Only go when it's nice enough to eat outside, and then it's magical
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Entroterra
71/A Via Grande FedeleOnly go when it's nice enough to eat outside, and then it's magical
Entertainment & Activities
Our favourite beach has a good restaurant and a playground.
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Lido Bizzarro Bar-Ristorante
Our favourite beach has a good restaurant and a playground.
Our children love this water park but note that it's only open in July and August.
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AcquaPark Egnazia
Contrada LoscialeOur children love this water park but note that it's only open in July and August.
Everything Else
Pilone
Via del ProcacciaA free beach with no amenities
A popular beach with a younger crowd and an excellent restaurant.
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Lido Bosco Verde
Via del ProcacciaA popular beach with a younger crowd and an excellent restaurant.
Sightseeing
Impressive caves, good for shelter from the heat or rain! Tours in English.
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I-Grotte di Castellana
Piazza Franco AnelliImpressive caves, good for shelter from the heat or rain! Tours in English.
Lecce
Impressive Baroque architecture.
Alberobello
Trulli-tastic
Baroque historic centre on a smaller scale than Lecce.
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Martina Franca
Baroque historic centre on a smaller scale than Lecce.
A walk to the top rewards you with fantastic views over the plains to the sea.
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Ostuni
A walk to the top rewards you with fantastic views over the plains to the sea.
Nature reserve with guided walks and a beautiful beach.
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I-Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area
Riserva Naturale Torre GuacetoNature reserve with guided walks and a beautiful beach.
Polignano a Mare
Stunning town perched on the edge of cliffs.
Gravina Di Riggio
A waterfall
The scene of an ancient massacre and famous for its mosaic floor.
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Castello Aragonese Otranto
Piazza CastelloThe scene of an ancient massacre and famous for its mosaic floor.
A town of caves inhabited until the 1940s and now a world heritage site
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Sassi di Matera
A town of caves inhabited until the 1940s and now a world heritage site
Shopping
Grocery store and cafe that also sells freshly baked bread and home cooked dishes.
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Minimarket Pannofino
Grocery store and cafe that also sells freshly baked bread and home cooked dishes.
The best wine shop in the area with knowledgeable staff and a great choice.
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Il Cucco
137 Corso Umberto IThe best wine shop in the area with knowledgeable staff and a great choice.
Drinks & Nightlife
Organic vineyard where you can buy direct and eat simple food in the evenings during high summer.
TENUTA SANTORO - Azienda Vitivincola e Agrituristica Biologica
Organic vineyard where you can buy direct and eat simple food in the evenings during high summer.
Essentials
I Tre Girasoli
55 Via dei GiardiniAn organic shop selling groceries, cleaning detergents and soaps.
Open 8:30-1pm and 4:30-8:30pm Monday to Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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Olive Market S.R.L.
85 Via FasanoOpen 8:30-1pm and 4:30-8:30pm Monday to Saturday and Sunday mornings.