City break in Alberobello. Active leisure ideas for Alberobello - attractions, recreation and nightlife

What interesting activities can tourists find in Alberobello besides walking on historic streets and admiring local attractions? If you are a fan of active recreation, the outskirts of the town will be a true treasure for you. This area is famous for its beautiful nature. In summer, you can visit the nearby town of Monopoli. It takes roughly 30 minutes to reach it by car. This resort town is located on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, and fantastic beaches are its main treasure. Warm and calm coastal water makes local beaches suitable for visitors with children. Besides that, local beaches are famous for their high environmental standards. They are awarded the Blue Flag, a prestigious eco-label. There are many attractive places for walking close to the seaside. It is easy to spend the entire day with comfort in this picturesque place.

Outskirts of Alberobello are rich in natural attractions, and Grotte di Castellana, a karst cave system, is the most famous and important of them all. No more than 20 minutes by car separate the caves from the center of Alberobello. There are daily excursions to the caves from the town in summer. The caves are very beautiful, they have interesting stalactites and stalagmites, and even underground rivers. A state-of-art illumination system was installed in the caves several years ago, and so it is even more interesting to visit this place now. The caves are from 60 to 120 meters deep, and the total length of all caves is approximately 3,000 meters. Comfortable roads and bridges are laid on the most attractive and interesting halls of the caves. Thanks to them, it is possible to admire the ethereal beauty of this place at different angles.

Do not miss an opportunity to visit one of the most marvelous restaurants in the world - Grotta Palazzese. It is open in the suburban town of Polignano a Mare. This restaurant has gained worldwide recognition because of its unusual location in a naturally formed cave. The restaurant overlooks the seaside at a height of 25 meters above water. The tables at Grotta Palazzese feature fantastic views of the coastal landscape. This is a truly unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience. The restaurant is located near a no less fabulous hotel that is open in a historic building. This means that tourists can stay here longer, spending several days in the picturesque area. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Nature enthusiasts are in love with ZooSafari. This park is also located approximately 30 minutes away from Alberobello. This is one of the largest zoological parks of this type not only in Italy but also in Europe. The main peculiarity of this park is in the size of the cages – animals live in comfortable areas reminiscent of their natural habitat. Opposite to traditional zoos, there are no typical artificial barriers here.

You can take a ride in ZooSafari on a special excursion bus. Moreover, there is a small train that offers relaxing rides around the park. This zoo is home to animals from different parts of the world including lions, giraffes, different species of monkeys, elephants, and antelopes. Deer are some of the friendliest animals in the park. They are not afraid of people, and so they come close to cars and allow to hand feed them.

There is even a dolphinarium in this park. It hosts interesting shows every day. Don’t forget to visit the local aquarium and see many rare underwater creatures. ZooSafari even has an amusement park that is suitable not only for guests with children. In addition to slides and merry-go-rounds, this part of the park has a Ferris wheel. Needless to say, a Ferris wheel ride is an excellent opportunity to see the territory of the zoological park from above and take memorable photographs. When you feel tired after a long excursion, head to the local café to enjoy a meal. It is better to spend the entire day in this park to see everything.

Acqua Splash is a popular water park that opens in Alberobello in summer. Local people and tourists with children make up the majority of visitors to this park. Although this water park is not big, it still offers many interesting amusements. It has special shallow pools with safe slides for children. All pools are surrounded by spacious terraces.

When choosing a place to relax in the evening, pay your attention to bars and restaurants that are open in traditional trullo huts. These bars have an inimitable atmosphere of Alberobello. Trulli e Puglia Bar serves the best regional wine and liqueurs. The menu features premium wine, regional specialties, and the finest delicacies from the nearby farms. An interesting design with multiple racks with a collection of wine, liqueurs, and other regional drinks is another advantage of this bar. The bar’s owner is a true connoisseur who is always ready to tell many interesting facts about winemaking traditions.