Despite the lovely hot summers Puglia is famous for, it does occasionally rain. In the summer, we've witnessed some spectacular lightning storms, with thunder that literally feels like the sky is cracking apart! But don't worry if you’re staying in Trullo Carlotta, you’re sheltered by a metre thick of limestone.
If a day of rain is forecast during your stay, here are a couple of local wet weather ideas you might find useful.
1. Grotte di Castellana
The caves at Castella Grotte are truly awesome. Dating back 90 million years since they formed, the caves are particularly unique because of their intricate speleothems – build ups of minerals that make weird and wonderful shapes. A perfect day out for when the weather isn't so good – make sure you take a jumper!
2. Churches
You could take a drive to one of the nearby towns and go into some of the lovely churches. Puglia is abundant with churches, cathedrals, castles and basilicas, you can usually find them near the piazzas or in the little back streets of the old parts of town. It might look very small but we love the Church of St. Vito in Monopoli!
3. The Castle of Conversano
Conversano is a beautiful and well under-represented town. The castle was built before the Norman’s arrived but has since been restored over the centuries. Most of the castle is now private property but inside there’s a municipal art gallery open to the public.
4. Restaurants
The Italians love their long lunches. An afternoon spent in an osteria is a real treat, and you can enjoy course upon course of delicious Puglian food without feeling guilty about missing the sunshine!
5. Board games and movies
If you feel like a day at home, we have a little selection of board games for you and your family/friends to get stuck into (great for the evenings too!). There’s also a DVD player and sizeable TV screen suitable for a family to share a movie together, as well as a small selection of DVDs.
Whether it rains or not, there’s plenty to do and see. You could always venture a little further inland and visit places such as Matera. Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a town built from caves on the side of a cliff – it can be quite an uncomfortable in the height of summer because of the heat, so this might be a good time to go, beating the crowds too.
Trullo Carlotta is lovely family-owned villa in Castellana Grotte, Puglia. To find out more about Trullo Carlotta including key info, features and facilities and prices please visit our website www.trullocarlotta.com.
For all holiday enquiries, contact Caroline by email: trullocarlotta@gmail.com or phone: +441423 871741.
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