3838 Beaches near Ostuni

Hello to all you lucky people who live or have properties in Puglia. We are coming to stay in Ostuni next week and are wondering where the best beaches are. We have hired a car so we can get about wherever we like so any advice of where to go would be gratefully received. Also if you can give some indication of what the temperature is at the moment it would be good. We have had enough of the cold and rain here !! Also any recomendations of where to eat in Ostuni would be useful. I think thats all !!! :)

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/31/2006 - 02:07

[LEFT]Our favourite is the Torre Guacetto nature reserve. Parking is easy and usually free (however the Sunday before last it was E1 and absolutely packed, but I think is because it was the first very hot Sunday of the year - 34 degrees). It is a lovely sandy beach with dunes behind and no development whatsoever. However, this does mean no bar, no ice creams and no toilets - this is what we look for but may not be for you.

Pilone beach is also a nice one, a little more commercialised. There are also various lidos where you pay to use the facilities and beach chairs, etc. However, have never used these so can't comment.

There is a lovely restaurant - La Taverne - on the road from Ostuni to Rosa Marina - just before you get to the Rosa Marina I think on the right hand side.

Unfortunately, back in England now but the weekend before last was wonderful - clear sunny skies and temperatures of 30-34 degrees.

Enjoy your stay.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/31/2006 - 03:02

Hi Jane, agree with Flyingpigs, Pilone is a nice beach, bar/cafe/icecreams just as you go down to the beach.

As for eating in Ostuni, we tend to use Locanda dei 7 and the owner Franco is great entertainment. A lot of locals go there and I think thats always a good sign.

Gave a great trip, lucky you.

Paula

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 06/01/2006 - 13:31

Thankyou for you help. I will let you know how we get on. I am really looking forward to just chilling out. The last few times we have been to Italy have been more cultural holidays with a lot of rushing around Florence , Venice and Rome so it will be nice to have the chance to relax.