Alberobello, Italy: a Trulli Unique Experience

Alberobello, Italy: a Trulli Unique Experience

Last October, I decided to take a mini family trip to Alberobello, Italy, a destination I had been dying to visit for the past 2 years. I desperately wanted to see the unique Trulli of Alberobello, Italy with my own eyes, only to be found in a certain region of Southern Italy. So my little brother, my cousin, and I rented a car and decided to make a stop in Alberobello for a day, as part of our epic Italian road trip, which I’ll write about in a future post. If you ever make it to Puglia, don’t leave without stopping in Alberobello!

Alberobello, Italy: a Trulli Unique Experience

Where is Alberobello?

Alberobello is located in the Puglia region of Southern Italy, in the “heel” of the boot. Puglia has become one of my favourite regions in Italy, and I highly recommend a visit here. It is definitely more rugged and less structured than other parts of Italy, but that means less tourists and a more raw Italian experience.

What’s So Special about Alberobello?

Alberobello is famous for its traditional cone-shaped white-washed housing carved from limestone. The Trulli of Alberobello are so distinctive and unique that they were coined a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

Trulli in Italy

Viewing the Trulli from above as a storm is brewing in the depths

Quick History of the Trulli

Trulli in Italy

The Trulli originated in Alberobello back in the 14th century. The Trulli were strategically built to throw off the government to hide under the law and evade taxes, so they were meant to look like an “uninhabited settlement”. For this reason, the Trulli were built without mortar so they could easily be disassembled quickly if needed. The clever things people do to avoid taxes. Ha!

What it’s Like to Stay in an Actual Trullo

Trulli of Alberobello

We found our awesome Trullo on AirBnb for $80/night. Today, trulli are a popular accommodation type in this region and are fully functional with electricity and plumbing. Our specific trullo had 2 bedrooms and could sleep up to 5 people. It had a super cozy feel to it and everything inside seemed a bit miniature.

trulli, www.crazytravelista.com

It was a 5 minute drive from town so a car was necessary. I’m so glad we decided to stay in a Trullo a little outside the city because we had a HUGE yard filled with olive trees and vineyards. Plus, we had the entire property to ourselves! An added bonus.

If you’re interested, here is the Airbnb listing here. If you’re new to Airbnb, use my coupon for $30USD off! 

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What to Do in Alberobello, Italy

♥Wander the Streets and See the Trulli Up Close♥

Typical Trulli in Italy

How cute is this town?

There aren’t a whole lot of activities in Alberobello, it’s just one of those places you come to see and experience for yourself. It’s truly like nowhere else in the world and it’s fun to just wander the streets. There are a few museums, souvenir shops, restaurants, and a bunch of liqueur tasting spots. I can’t say we didn’t do a little bit of our own “liqueur crawl”. Don’t worry, we bought a few bottles as well, to support the local community.

Trulli of Alberobello, Italy

♥Have a Mini Photo Shoot♥

Trull of Alberobello, ItalyAlberobello is very Instagram friendly, and there are endless amounts of photo ops around every corner. We spent a good hour just goofing off and taking some silly photos.

Try the Local Coffee

Coffee in Alberobello, Italy

Caffe Leccesse, one of the BEST coffees you will ever drink. Period. My mouth is still watering.

Where to Eat in Alberobello, Italy

Casa Nova il Ristorante-We really enjoyed this restaurant as it had a cave-like vibe being underground. We were surprised at the exceptional service as 2 waiters served us with the utmost respect. The food was really tasty, and they even had some gluten-free pastas and bread for me as well! They also gave us some appetizers for free! Oh, and the best part was the whole entire bottle of Limoncello they gave us to try at the end. I highly recommend this place if you’re in town.

Casa Nova, www.crazytravelista.com

Secret Find in Alberobello

As it started to storm during our day in Alberobello, we ran into this cute little shop called Il Ricardino where they had wine tastings for 1€ a cup. The owner Georgina has owned the place for 50 years and she was so friendly and awesome! She came to drink with us and played some fun Italian music so we could all dance. Then she insisted we all take a “selfie” together. Such a sweet lady!

Trulli in Italy

Cheers to discovering this cute little spot with our own chill out attic

The best part of this little shop was the tiny attic in the roof of the trullo, where there was a little chill out spot where we could relax and sip our wine. It was so cozy and authentic and this was a highlight of our time there. If you’re in Alberobello, make sure to stop at this shop and take a selfie with Georgina! It will make her very happy.

Logistics:

How to Get to Alberobello

By Car-Having a car in this region of Italy is highly recommended, especially if you want to rent a Trullo with some land away from the city. We rented a car from Bari and it took about an hour to get there.

By Train– you can reach Alberobello on a direct train route from the 2 major ports nearby, Bari and Brindisi. It will take about 1.5 hours from Bari and 1 hour from Brindisi. Check the Trenitalia website for timetables.

How Long do I need in Alberobello?

Honestly, one day and one night is all you need as there isn’t a whole lot to do activity-wise. But I must stress, you shouldn’t come to Alberobello without staying in your own Trullo! It’s one of those once-in-a-lifetime unique experiences that you shouldn’t pass up. When in Rome, right?

Book ahead as they to sell out in the high season.

When to Visit the Trulli of Alberobello

Trulli of Alberobello, Italy

Going to Alberobello in October means you have the whole town all to yourself 🙂

Early spring or late fall is the best time to visit the Trulli of Alberobello, Italy, when there are virtually no crowds. We went in October and had almost the entire town to ourselves, which made it extra special.

Have you been to Alberobello or stayed in a Trulli? Was it everything you expected? I want to hear your thoughts!

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Trulli in Alberobello

 

16 Comments

  1. I love Alberobello, but I’ve always been on a day trip and I’ve never stayed in a trullo. That sounds like such a cool experience and, with AirBnb, it is not even as expensive as I thought it would be!

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    • Ya its totally affordable..especially when you have a few people! The stay in the trullo just topped off our awesome experience in Alberobello!

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  2. I have never heard of this place. Heading to Italy next week, will have to check it out!

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    • Hopefully you make it over there! Have fun!

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  3. Visited once a few years ago but didn’t have much time there and the weather was bad. Would love to go back one day to see and photograph it properly. A magical little town.

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    • Sounds like you need a do over!! Yes it is magic, I agree 🙂

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  4. Why have I never heard about this place before?!
    I’m off to Italy in June – I must go here! Thanks for sharing. It looks amazing.

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    • Yesssss don’t miss it!!! It isnt too overrun by tourists just yet so perfect time to go!!

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  5. Yay, I love Puglia. One of my best friends got married there 2 years ago (she’s half Italian and her father is from this region). It was such a delight – both the scenery and the food! I’d love to go back and explore more. Thanks for the tips!

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    • Oh wow, that must have been amazing! I’m sure they got some awesome wedding pics!! And yes, Puglia is so outstanding! One of my fav regions now in Italy!

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  6. I’ve been to Italy before but never came across this gem. I’ll be sure not to miss it on my next trip there!

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    • Its kinda under the radar (compared to other popular Italian cities). The whole Puglia region is really. Great place to visit! 🙂

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  7. I want to go here so badly. I read about this a while ago, but totally saved and on my budget list!

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    • Its def worth a visit! And the whole region of Puglia surrounding it is amazing as well! 🙂

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  8. I had never heared of the place but it looks truly amazing!

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    • Such a cool place :). The whole region of Puglia is amazing!

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