Ostuni

Ostuni is a whitewashed hill town in southern Puglia. Narrow lanes climb through its old centre, and the Adriatic coast is a short drive away.

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Ostuni is a hill town in the province of Brindisi, in southern Italy's Puglia region. Its old centre is painted white, which is why it is often called the White City. Lanes climb between whitewashed houses, stairs and small squares, so walking is the way to see it, and no set route is needed. Olive groves cover the land around the town, and the Adriatic coast is a short drive away.

Ostuni suits a slow trip: one or two nights for the old town, a day at the coast, and time for meals of local food and olive oil. Bari and Brindisi are the main gateways, and a car gives the most freedom for reaching the beaches. Spring and early autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking, while summer is hot. Plan at least two nights if you want to see the old town without rushing.

Ostuni in five

Stay in the old town for quiet eveningsDay trippers leave in the afternoon and the white lanes turn calm. Choose a room inside the walls, and ask about stairs, since many are uphill.
Take a taxi from the stationOstuni's train station is a few kilometers below the old town. Plan a taxi or a bus, and check the timetable and last runs before you arrive late.
Rent a car for the countrysideThe Itria Valley, farm stays and beaches are easiest by car. Parking inside the old town is restricted, so use signed lots outside the walls and check traffic zone rules.Cisternino travel guide
Combine with Alberobello and PolignanoOstuni sits within a day trip of Alberobello, Cisternino and Polignano a Mare. Choose two of them rather than all.Alberobello travel guide
Go in spring or autumnSummer fills the coast and the lanes get hot at midday. May, June, September and October give warm days and easier booking.

Things to do in Ostuni

See all attractions in Ostuni

Museum · OstuniMuseum of Preclassic Civilizations of the Southern Murgia

Sight · OstuniCathedral

Sight · OstuniParco Archeologico e Naturale di Arignano

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Need to know

Airport: Brindisi (BDS) about 40 minutes by car; Bari (BRI) about 1 hour
Getting there: Train to Ostuni station, then taxi or bus up to the old town
Getting around: Walking in the old town; a car for beaches and farms
Best base: Inside the old town
Time needed: 1–2 days

Weather by month

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JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh11°Low6°Quiet, many closed
FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Quiet, rain
MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Spring
AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh17°Low10°Warm, blossom
MayPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh22°Low14°Warm, lanes calm
JuneClear9 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°Beach season
JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh32°Low22°Hot, busy
AugustClear7 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low22°Hot, peak
SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh27°Low19°Warm sea
OctoberClear8 rainy daysHigh21°Low15°Mild, olive harvest
NovemberRain12 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Wet
DecemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Quiet, lights

Average daily high and low in Ostuni, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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What's on in Ostuni

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Every year

Jul–AugFestival della Valle d'ItriaCisternino, a day trip
AugNotte della TarantaLecce, a day trip

Day trips by train

Before you go to Ostuni

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Rules for Ostuni, checked

Many non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches, including the cathedral in Ostuni.
Antiques and cultural objects may need an export licence to leave the EU. Check with the Italian Ministry of Culture before you buy.

Plan around Ostuni

Cisternino

A smaller white town in the Itria Valley

Read the guide Alberobello

Trulli houses and a popular day trip

Read the guide Polignano a Mare

Cliffs and a small beach town

Read the guide Brindisi

The nearest airport and port

Read the guide All of Italy

Cities, coasts, lakes and the Alps

Read the guide EES, explained

Passport checks at Schengen borders

Read the guide

Ostuni FAQ

Is Ostuni worth visiting?

Yes for a whitewashed hill town with calm evenings and a good base for the coast and farms. It is small, so two nights is plenty. Skip it if steep lanes and stairs are a problem.

How do you get to Ostuni from Bari?

By regional train in about an hour or so, then a taxi or bus up to the old town. Check timetables, as services are limited. A car is easier if you plan beaches or farm stays.

Where should I stay, Ostuni or Alberobello?

Ostuni for calm evenings and a larger town with more restaurants, Alberobello for trulli houses and a smaller center. Many visitors stay in Ostuni and visit Alberobello on a day trip.

Do I need a car in Ostuni?

Not for the old town, which is walkable. A car is useful for beaches, farm stays and nearby towns. Check traffic zone rules and parking outside the walls first.

What is the best time to visit Ostuni?

May, June, September and October for warm days and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy, and winter is quiet with some places closed.