Locorotondo Travel Guide

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Locorotondo
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Beautiful churches, gorgeous countryside and popular local wines await at this ancient Italian whitewashed town, situated on top of a hill.

The hilltop town of Locorotondo is an oasis of white amid a green landscape. Whitewashed buildings are surrounded by a countryside of fields and vineyards that produces the wines the area is known for. Taste some of these wines, explore the scenic surrounds and examine ancient religious art in the town’s churches.

Locorotondo owes its name to the circular shape of its old town centre, which was built approximately 1,000 years ago. A stroll through its labyrinth of narrow lanes is a wonderful way to spend some time.

Pass rows of old houses tightly packed together. Admire their window boxes filled with pink and scarlet geraniums. Admire the friezes, Latin inscriptions and Baroque and Renaissance portals that decorate the façades of a number of the buildings.

Devote some time to discovering Locorotondo's ancient churches. The oldest church in the town is the Church of Madonna della Greca, which was first built between the 7th and 8th centuries. The current building is a 15th-century reconstruction. Visit the 19th-century Church of San Rocco and go to the small church of Spirito Santo, built in 1683. Among the other noteworthy old buildings is the Baroque Palazzo Morelli, built in 1819. Explore its rooms, which are spread across three stories.

Just below the town is its main wine producer, the Cantina del Locorotondo, a co-operative that started out in the 1930s. Enjoy a tasting session at the winery and purchase some bottles from the warehouse.

Drive out into the countryside and explore some of the other towns that dot the landscape of the Itria Valley. If you don't fancy the drive, local train services travel to some of these places, including Martina Franca and AlberobelloOpens in a new window.

Locorotondo’s history, scenery and wine heritage make it a popular holiday spot that’s well connected to the rest of Italy by road and rail. To reach Locorotondo, fly into the airports at BrindisiOpens in a new window and BariOpens in a new window, about 40 miles (64 kilometres) and 44 miles (70 kilometres) away, respectively.

Where to stay in Locorotondo

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Centro Storico

If you're spending some time in Centro Storico, Mother Church of St. George and Morelli Palace are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Storico
Ottolire Resort
Ottolire Resort
4 out of 5
59 Contrada Papariello Serafino, Locorotondo, BA
The price is £233 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£233
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa property in Locorotondo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Zoosafari and Pomona Gardens Botanical ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
"If I could give ten stars, I would! This resort is truly a destination. Absolutely stunning grounds. We were traveling with a group of 12 for my 40th birthday and had the pleasure of staying here. Everything was beautiful and immaculately maintained. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Ottolire Resort
Borgo San Francesco
Borgo San Francesco
Ritunno Piccolo 62, Locorotondo, BA
Stay at this B&B in Locorotondo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and in-room massages. Popular attractions The Trulli of Alberobello and Morelli Palace are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Very interesting project in the making. Building a trulli based hotel in the country side near Martina Franca and Locorotondo. Excelent service, very clean and nice."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Borgo San Francesco
CDSHotels Pietrablu Resort & SPA
CDSHotels Pietrablu Resort & SPA
4 out of 5
Contrada Fontanelle, 230, Polignano a Mare, BA
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Polignano a Mare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Cala Fetente and Cala San Giovanni ...
8/10 Very Good! (194 reviews)
Game of two halves!
"Daytime excellent: breakfast, lunch, pool & other facilities. Nighttime: a la carte restaurant poor, buffet OK but expensive option, overall lacked soul. Recommend offering a bar menu until 9pm. A ‘game of two halves’ we loved our daytimes but not nights at the resort."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

CDSHotels Pietrablu Resort & SPA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
TRULLO  IS A TIPICAL HOUSE NEAR  THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN  PUGLIA
TRULLO IS A TIPICAL HOUSE NEAR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN PUGLIA
Locorotondo
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Locorotondo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Zoosafari and The Trulli of Alberobello ...
Great Trullo
"Overall we had a fantastic stay at this quiet and well equipped trullo. It is slightly further from the town center than indicated and about a half hour drive from a great beach. The two bedrooms are not separate but rather one big room divided by a curtain, which may be a factor for some."

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2024

TRULLO IS A TIPICAL HOUSE NEAR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN PUGLIA
Giardino dei Trulli
Giardino dei Trulli
Via XXIV Maggio, 15, Alberobello, BA
Stay at this aparthotel in Alberobello. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Zoosafari and ...
8/10 Very Good! (118 reviews)
"This was a charming opportunity to stay in a unique Trullo, it was large and spacious and comfortable but would benefit from a few extra modern touches. Overall a lovely stay"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Giardino dei Trulli
Trulli e Puglia
Trulli e Puglia
Piazza Gabriele D'Annunzio, 2, Alberobello, BA
Stay at this aparthotel in Alberobello. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (348 reviews)
"It is truly a one in a lifetime experience to stay in a Trulli in Alberobello. You feel like you have gone back in time and it is so convenient to be right in the little town. We loved all the space in the trulli and the cottage feel. Our Trulli wasn't super clean and had lots of bugs. The bathrooms ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Trulli e Puglia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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