In the heart of Villanova, a hamlet of Ostuni, stands the IL PORTICCIOLO residence, 30 meters from the sea and the marina, 500 meters from the nearest fine-sand beach, and 6 km from the picturesque town of Ostuni. It is located within a gated community of private villas, enclosed by a wall and automatic gates, and consists of a large building with a designated parking area. Inside the building are ground-floor, first-floor, and second-floor apartments of various sizes, all fully furnished and equipped with a kitchenette, refrigerator, dishes, TV, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a veranda, and private parking. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, and kitchen utensils. The apartment features air conditioning, a washing machine, soundproofed walls, a coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV. The unit sleeps 8, with 2 bedrooms, each featuring a double bed and a single bed castello.La, the city of Ostuni—known as the “White City”—is situated on three hills 200 meters above sea level. Its historic center, considered one of Italy’s most beautiful tourist destinations, is distinctive for being entirely painted white with lime, featuring numerous charming nightlife spots renowned among even the most discerning tourists. It is also easily accessible via public transportation provided by the municipality, which connects the seaside towns to the town center and vice versa, both during the day and in the evening. Located just 7 km from the sea, its coastline has been awarded the Blue Flag every year since 1995, thanks to the quality and cleanliness of the sea and beaches, as well as the quality of the services offered, and has also received Legambiente’s 5 Sails award, thanks to its commitment to environmental protection and the preservation of the “ natura.La ” (ostunian coastal landscape). Ostuni’s coastline stretches 17 km, with Villanova at its heart; Villanova features a marina and a large area equipped with various amenities, including a grocery store, bars, a tobacco shop, restaurants, pizzerias, bakeries, newsstands, pharmacies, a children’s playground, and the Lega Navale; and in its center stands the Residence IL PORTICCIOLO, an accommodation facility featuring studio apartments of various sizes, and the SORGENTE DEL MORO village, a brand-new development of detached villas with giardino.Il The coastline alternates between sandy and rocky shores, featuring natural coves and dunes covered in Mediterranean scrub, typical of the area.From Ostuni and its marina, you can easily reach other renowned nearby destinations where it is both possible and recommended to go on excursions, such as the Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Nature Park, the Fasano Zoo Safari—Italy’s largest wildlife park, offering fun for all ages, featuring the Fasanolandia playground and two beautiful swimming pools—just a 5-minute drive away; the Castellana Caves, 35 km away; the trulli of Alberobello, 30 km away; and for those who love history and culture, the museum and archaeological site of Egnazia in Savelletri, a 10-minute drive away. Also, just a few kilometers away are: Cisternino, Ceglie Messapica, Martina Franca, Locorotondo, Putignano, Monopoli, Conversano, Polignano a Mare, and if you’d like to extend your trip, there’s the Gargano region with Vieste, Peschici, and the Tremiti Islands, as well as the stunning coastlines of the Taranto and Salento areas, including Gallipoli, Santa Cesaria Terme, and Santa Maria di Leuca.