Crispiano: “the territory of the hundred farms”

Crispiano, a fascinating journey into the heart of the Taranto Murgia Hills, where history, art, culture and nature merge  and give life to a unique landscape .Tradition and  innovation in an ancient land kissed by the sun.

Crispiano is a small town of  very ancient origins located in southern Italy. It has been inhabited since prehistoric times as witnessed by the numerous  artifacts found, dating  back to the Greek  age, which are now housed in the National Archeological Museum in Taranto.

Located in the heart of Apulia Region and not far from the Itria Valley Crispiano is also known as “ The enchanted territory of the hundred farms or masserie”.  Kilometre after kilometre, the beautiful mediterranean hills  and plains covered by majestic centuries olive trees are dotted with masserie, built between the XV and XIX centuries. Their architectural style can vary from small rural houses to large imposing farms with closed courts, defensive  walls, frescoed churches, hypogeum oil-mills, medieval towers and endless dry walls. Each masseria is a jewellery box full of  hidden treasures.

At any time of the year tourists are guided to discover unspoilt landscapes, masserie, rocky caves complexes, plants of botanical interest. This area also offers pleasant walks through natural surrounding that live in perfect harmony with the  local eco-system. 

A long-lasting eno-gastronomic experience offers a large  variety of  dishes of the local tradition as well as the famous local tasty roast meat provided by the typical “Rosticcerie”.

A large variety of services is available to tourists including accomodation in masseria, Hotel, agriturism and  B&B,  Equestrian shows provided by Murgian horses,  horse drawn carriages tours, folk shows, tasting of local products, show cooking, guided tour through to the  ravines area, cycling tours, trekking and Hiking.

All you need to do is to book your  “Experience in Crispiano” we shan't disappoint you!