In the heart of Villanova, a hamlet of Ostuni, lies the IL PORTICCIOLO residence, 30 meters from the sea and the marina, 500 meters from the nearest fine sandy beach, and 6 km from charming Ostuni. It is located within a village of private villas, enclosed by a wall and automatic gates. It consists of a large building with a designated parking area. The apartments, on the ground, first, and second floors, vary in size. All are fully furnished and include a kitchenette, refrigerator, dishes, TV, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, veranda, and private parking. The kitchen includes a stove, refrigerator, and kitchen utensils. This air-conditioned studio apartment has a private bathroom, soundproof walls, and a patio. The unit has a double bed and an adjacent single bed, accommodating up to three guests.

The city of Ostuni, known as the White City, sits on three hills 200 meters above sea level. Its historic center, considered one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Italy, is distinctive, painted entirely in whitewash. It boasts numerous quaint nightlife venues renowned for its discerning tourists. It is also easily accessible by public transport provided by the municipality, which connects the marinas to the town and vice versa both day and night.

Located just 7 km from the sea, its coastline has been awarded the Blue Flag since 1995, thanks to the quality and cleanliness of its sea water, beaches, and the quality of its services. It also received the 5 Sails award from Legambiente (Italian Environment Protection Agency) for its commitment to environmental protection and nature conservation.
The Ostuni marina is 17 km long, its beating heart being Villanova, which boasts a marina and a large area with various services, including a market, bars, tobacconists, restaurants, pizzerias, bakeries, newspapers, pharmacies, a children's playground, and the Naval League. In its center, the IL PORTICCIOLO Residence is located, offering accommodations with studio apartments of various sizes.
The coastline is characterized by alternating sandy and rocky shores, with natural coves and dunes covered in Mediterranean scrub, typical of the area.
From Ostuni and its marina, you can easily access other renowned nearby destinations where excursions are possible and recommended, such as the Torre Guaceto reserve and WWII nature park; the Fasano Zoosafari, Italy's largest wildlife park for adults and children; the Fasanolandia amusement park and two splendid swimming pools within a 5-minute drive; the Castellana Caves, 35 km away; the trulli of Alberobello, 30 km away; and for those who love history and culture, the museum and excavations of Egnazia, in Savelletri, a 10-minute drive away.
Then, always just a few kilometers away are: Cisternino, Ceglie Messapica, Martina Franca, Locorotondo, Putignano, Monopoli, Conversano, Polignano a Mare, and if you want to extend the route, there is the Gargano area with Vieste, Peschici and the Tremiti Islands, the wonderful coasts of Taranto and those of Salento including Gallipoli, Santa Cesaria Terme and Santa Maria di Leuca.