In Ostuni, Italy for the weekend

If the boot of Italy had a long spiked heel, Ostuni is right where that heel would break off, giving the rest of the continent a limp.

It's closer to Albania than Rome in a straight line across the Adriatic Sea. It's even closer to Greece which explains the origin of its name, according to Wikipedia, and the fact that it looks a bit like a land-locked Santorini. It's been through a number of sackings and rebuildings and its old section (Centro Storico) has a lovely remodelled fortress look to it.

I can recommend a visit although it's apparently very crowded in the summer. It's lovely weather now although not quite as warm as I expected.

This "street" with my B&B has a name but it's not posted on any walls.  

Ostuni

Vendors at Ostuni's Saturday market