A LAND OF MANY COLOURS Puglia, the “heel” of Italy’s boot, sits between two seas, the Adriatic to the east MICE and Ionian to the south. ANNUAl 2014 ANNUAl ANNUAL 2014 This strategic geographical position, VENUES DIRECTORY combined with more than 800 km of coast-line, IN PUGLIA nature, history and art have made Puglia a major tourist destination in Southern Italy. VENUES DIRECTORY IN PUGLIA IN VENUES DIRECTORY Thousands of available itineraries, and opportunities for enjoyment and discover, whatever the season is, Puglia offers the chance of opening up new horizons for appealing business trips and events in the mediterranean area. 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Special attention paid to detail and interesting offers for operators and private clients guarantee quality when selecting a reception and refreshment structure, as does care with the supply of pre- and post-congress information services. When speaking about Puglia, keep in mind its many excellences, not only touristic but also cultural, environmental, agroindustrial, industrial and artisan. You can do this by travelling along the food and wine routes that bring out the specialness of the typical Puglia products, and following the historical-cultural itineraries that exalt the richness of the region. The cities and smaller centres have historical buildings, expressions of the Renaissance and Baroque artistic movements, which today host libraries, museums and art galleries. 2 The trulli, which are traditional Apulian dry stone huts with a conical roof that are a world humanity heritage, together with historical manor farm, underground olive presses, ravines and sinkholes mark this extremely karstic territory, together with numerous grottoes, very suggestive places that still speak today of Man’s passage from Prehistory to modern times. Tourist ports, landing places, and docking areas are in abundance. Puglia, in fact, is the land of wind, and a holiday there is a unique occasion for getting to know its sea and its enchanting ocean floor. It is also, however, an excellent occasion for an introduction to nature by way of trekking routes, bike trails, and bridle paths just a short distance from the sea. With the National Parks of Gargano and Murge, the Tremiti Islands and Torre Guaceto marine reserve, Puglia boasts a truly vast and varied natural landscape. 3 4 GARGANO AND DAUNIA The landscape of this area between the Gargano promontory and the long and varied coastline features a multitude of backdrops. BARI AND THE COAST The land of Bari dominates between the Adriatic Sea, the Ofanto and the Murge. The multifaceted regional capital, Bari will fascinate with its picturesque views glimpsed from the narrow streets and alleys rich in noble buildings and the churches of the old city, its moorish heart and territory conquered over the centuries. THE ITRIA VALLEY AND THE IONIAN COAST In the heart of Puglia pulses one of the most welcoming and characteristic lands of the area. Trulli, cummerse and the lime-washed city have made this charming corner of the Mediterranean famous. SALENTO High-quality, welcoming and refined facilities in an extremely beautiful artistic setting. Salento is an unforgettable location for business tourism and trips. 5 INDEX GARGANO AND DAUNIA 8-9 HOTEL & CONGRESS CENTRE Lucera Vigna Nocelli Grand Hotel 10 Manfredonia Regiohotel Manfredi 11 Mattinata Baia dei Faraglioni Beach Resort 12 Rodi Garganico Villa Americana Park Hotel 13 Vieste Degli Aranci Hotel 14 Vieste Gattarella Resort 15 Vieste I Melograni Hotel 16 Vieste Pizzomunno Vieste Palace Hotel Beach Resort & CC 17 Vieste Pugnochiuso Resort Del Faro Hotel 18 Historic Houses of Gargano and Daunia 19 BARI AND THE COAST 20-21 CONGRESS CENTRE Bari Fiera del Levante Centro Congressi 22 Casamassima Cortenova 23 Cassano delle Murge La Valle di PietraLuna 24 Corato Corte Bracco dei Germani Monastero & Resort 25 Trani Palazzo Pugliese 26 Trani Palazzo San Giorgio 27 HOTEL & CONGRESS CENTRE Bari Aw Oriente Hotel 28 Bari Boscolo Bari Hotel 29 Bari Hilton Garden Inn Bari 30 Bari Majesty Hotel 31 Bari Mercure Villa Romanazzi Carducci Hotel 32 Bari Palace Bari Hotel 33 Bari Parco dei Principi Hotel Congress & Spa 34 Bari Rondò Hotel 35 Bari Sheraton Nicolaus Hotel & Conference Center 36 Bari Victor Hotel 37 Bari-Modugno Best Western Hr Hotel 38 Bari-Modugno Jolly Hotel 39 Bari-Noicattaro Una Hotel Regina 40 Bari-Palese Best Western La Baia Palace Hotel 41 Bitonto Elizabeth Park Hotel 42 Conversano Antica Masseria Relais Hotel 43 Giovinazzo President Hotel 44 Margherita di Savoia Terme Grand Hotel 45 Monopoli Aw Porto Giardino Village 46 Monopoli Il Melograno 47 Monopoli Masseria Spina Resort 48 Monopoli Tenuta Monacelle 49 Polignano a Mare Covo dei Saraceni Hotel 50 Polignano a Mare PietraBlu Resort & Spa 51 Ruvo di Puglia Pineta Wellness & Spa Hotel 52 Torre a Mare Barion Hotel & Congressi 53 Historic Houses of Bari and The coast 55 THE ITRIA VALLEY AND THE IONIAN COAST 56-57 HOTEL & CONGRESS CENTRE Alberobello La Chiusa di Chietri Grand Hotel 58 Carovigno Riva Marina Resort 59 Castellaneta Marina Mgallery Kalidria Thalasso Spa Resort 60 Castellaneta Marina Nova Yardinia Resort 61 Marina di Ostuni Ostuni Rosa Marina Resort 62 Martina Franca Masseria Chiancone Torricella 63 Ostuni Masseria Montalbano Relais 64 Ostuni Masseria Santa Lucia Grand Hotel 65 Ostuni Masseria Traetta Exclusive 66 Ostuni Monte Sarago Hotel 67 Ostuni Ostuni Palace Hotel Meeting & Spa 68 Savelletri di Fasano Borgo Egnazia 69 Savelletri di Fasano Masseria San Domenico 70 Savelletri di Fasano Masseria Torre Coccaro 71 Taranto Histò San Pietro sul Mar Piccolo Relais 72 Taranto Mercure Delfino Taranto 73 Torre Canne Del Levante Hotel 74 Historic Houses of the Itria valley and The ionian coast 75 SALENTO 76-77 CONGRESS CENTRE Salice Salentino Castello Monaci 78 HOTEL & CONGRESS CENTRE Acaya DoubleTree by Hilton Acaya Golf Hotel 79 Brindisi Palazzo Virgilio 80 Gallipoli Ecoresort Le Sirenè 81 Gallipoli Gallipoli Resort 82 Lecce Arthotel & Park Lecce 83 Lecce Hilton Garden Inn Lecce 84 Lecce Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference 85 Lecce Luciagiovanni Masseria & Spa 86 Lecce Mgallery Patria Palace Hotel 87 Lecce 8piuhotel 88 Lecce President Hotel 89 Lecce Risorgimento Resort 90 Lecce Tiziano e dei Congressi Grand Hotel 91 Lecce Zenit Salento Hotel 92 Marina di Leuca Messapia Hotel & Resort 93 Marina di Ugento Iberotel Apulia 94 Mesagne Tenuta Moreno Hotel Resort 95 Otranto Basiliani Resort 96 Otranto Solara Hotel 97 Specchia Borgo Cardigliano 98 Ugento Club Astor Hotel 99 Historic Houses of Salento 100 GARGANO AND DAUNIA The landscape of this area between the Gargano promontory and the long and varied coastline features a multitude of backdrops. The beauty of the Puglian sea in Gargano is immeasurable . From the area of the coastal Lakes of Lesina and Varano to the beautiful Gargano towns of Rhodes Garganico, Peschici, Vieste, Mattinata and Manfredonia in which long pebbled or pink-silver sand alternates with numerous coves and caves. The impressive San Felice Bay, encased between two humps covered with fragrant pine forest, is famous for its “architello” located at the entrance like a triumphal arch. The unspoiled Tremiti Islands, the so-called pearls of the Adriatic, fascinate with the spectacle of colours bestowed by nature and the many stories and legends that have been handed down over the centuries reflecting the strong connection between the islanders and the sea. Now used as seaside restaurants, the gigantic ancient “trabucchi”, the fishing contraptions lying on top of the sea are unique landmarks. The interior is largely covered by the vegetation of the Umbra Forest which encircle the promontory with beech and pine trees, forming the heart of the Gargano National Park. This dense vegetation is the site for villages that have retained their ancient framework of winding alleyways such as the medieval Alberona and Bovino. Known more as a place of vacation than as a natural park itself, the Gargano is today more than ever a place of faith. In this natural setting stands Mount Saint Angelo, rich in history, art and religious traditions preserved in the important sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel. On the slopes of Mount Calvo lies the San Giovanni Rotondo Centre linked to the figure of St. Pio of Pietrelcina with the sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie and the new Church of Renzo Piano. There are also many nature trails suitable for bird watching, trekking and cycling, horseback riding, beach activities such as diving, surfing and kite surfing and religious, cultural and historical tours through sanctuaries and beautiful cathedrals such as that of Troia. 8 9 010-018 Gargano_ok_SCHEDE ABRUZZO 09 30/10/13 08:53 Pagina 10 Lucera Vigna Nocelli Grand Hotel D l Main room: 450 l Rooms: 64 HOTEL FEATURES l Countryside l Total nr. rooms 64 Highway A14 m Single l Double 51 m Junior Suite Exit Foggia at Km. 18 l Suite 13 Railway station Foggia at Km. 12 Lodging information: Airport: Bari at Km. 136 m Voice mail box l Room service Airport: Foggia at Km.