Martina Franca self catering holidays A charming historical town in Puglia with stunning Old Quarter
Martina Franca is a beautiful town located in the Itria Valley in southern Italy and has been attracting tourists for generations. One of Puglia's white towns, Martina Franca's pretty neighbourhoods and many Baroque churches are an impressive sight not to be missed. A fantastic destination for anytime of year but especially during the summer months.
Whilst a vibrant and modern cosmopolitan town, Martina Franca retains its rich culture and history as can be seen in the Old Quarter with its magnificent stone walls and prominent Baroque gates opening up to narrow cobbled streets and piazzas. The largest square of the old town is Piazza Roma, with the beautiful backdrop of the 17th century building Palazzo Ducale. Every July/August the town hosts the opera festival della Valle d'Itria.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 20+ |
| Historical buildings | ✔ |
| Wineries & vineyards | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Distance to beach | Lido Morelli (34km) |
| Nearest airport | Brindisi (50km) |
| Nearest train station | Martina Franca |
Featured villas in Martina Franca
The accommodation in and around Martina Franca is of a very high standard. There is a wide choice of self catering holiday rentals including family villas and apartments to rent either on the outskirts or set back near Martina Franca's beautiful old town. Many holiday rentals are within walking distance to the centre, where there is a large selection of bars, restaurants and shops.
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Things to see & do
Martina Franca and the surrounding area is full of interesting towns, historic cities and countryside to explore.
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| I Pastini vineyard | ✔ |
| Valle d'Itria valley | ✔ |
| Basilica di San Martino church | ✔ |
| Casale dei Pini park | ✔ |
| Piazza Maria Immacolata | ✔ |
Our view on self c atering holidays in Martina Franca
Martina Franca is a truly stunning and chic destination for a family holiday or romantic escape. With spectacular old town with its unique architecture and buzzing piazzas to the stunning nature of the valley which surrounds Martina Franca.
There is something for everyone with interesting places to visit and fabulous shopping in the numerous craft boutiques. With excellent restaurants that would rival the most cosmopolitan cities, its difficult not to have a great time in Martina Franca. Whilst on your holidays in Martina Franca, you may want to visit some of the other nearby towns such as Alberobello, Locorotondo and Cisternino.
