Back to archiveLife in Puglia follows the rhythm of the agriculture and this land is known also as the realm of extra-virgin olive oil. There are 60 million olives trees planted in the region, half of which are hundreds of years old and five million are over a thousand years old. In Puglia there are more or less 13 different listed varieties of olives – the so-called cultivar – Spend some of your time during your vacation exploring these enchanting olive oil farms dotted all around Puglia countryside. From olive harvest to the production in the modern olive oil mill till the visit to the beautiful olive oil underground mill dates sometimes from 1700, you will enjoy always a special Olive oil tasting journey according to your time.
Puglia’s passion is food At our Masseria Il Melograno or in the villages near La Peschiera our chefs are warmly enthusiastic and ready to reveal the secrets behind the perfect focaccia, tiny neat orecchiette, and traditional Apulian dishes.
Our sommelier and Official Taster for Italy will engage experts and beginners with the geography and history of Apulian wines, sampling local Fiano, Negroamaro or Primitivo.
The roads outside La Peschiera are bordered by agricultural land and by the sea. Cycling along you can reach Egnazia, the 4BC Roman ruins that traces the history of Puglia.
La Peschiera is surrounded by historic towns, Monopoli, Alberobello’s iconic trulli and clifftop Polignano a Mare, the baroque city centre of Martina Franca. An half day tour discovering the artistic heritage of Puglia is unmissable.
A vast choice of classical VINTAGE CAR or VESPA to experience driving in total autonomy around the villages of the Valle d’Itria: scenic roads, dramatic landscapes, art and culture are waiting for you.
Using a lamp to attract the creatures you then catch them by hand.
