THE TOUCHSTONE PARTNER TO ACHIEVE YOUR BESPOKE DREAM HOUSE IN APULIA CUSTOM DOMUS PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT APULIA GENERAL INFORMATION

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1 THE TOUCHSTONE PARTNER TO ACHIEVE YOUR BESPOKE DREAM HOUSE IN APULIA PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT APULIA GENERAL INFORMATION

2 LOCATION ITALY IN EUROPE APULIA IN ITALY MILAN VENICE OSLO FLORENCE LDN BERLIN ROME BARI PARIS NAPLES MADRID ROME PALERMO With its unique and unmistakable shape of a boot, the italian peninsula, extending into the central Mediterranean Sea is a rugged, mountainous country of simply stunning scenery. Italy is home to half of the world s greatest art treasures with over 100,000 monuments all over the country, 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and large numbers of art pieces found in almost every corner in major cities. Living life to the fullest, Italians are warm welcoming people who love to relax, celebrate and socialise. Puglia, also known as the Heel of Italy, is a land of mild wet winters and hot dry summers and of friendly down to earth people with ready smiles. The Greek poet Homer defines Puglia as a place of eternal spring due to its warm and welcoming weather conditions. Located between the turquoise waters of the Adriatic and Ionian seas, the southern part of this region is best represented with the images of breathtaking seascapes, silvery carpets of olive groves and vineyards growing in rich brown and red soils, of whitewashed hilltop towns and authentic people walking around the noisy bustle of the weekly local markets.

3 LOCATION VALLE D ITRIA CAMPANIA FOGGIA MAR MEDITERRANEO BASILICATA CALABRIA MAR ADRIATICO PUGLIA BARI MAR IONIO Trulli surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, born from a red clay, is the most authentic representation of the Itria Valley. Located in the heart of Puglia, the Valle d Itria is a land shrouded in a mystical atmosphere with an unique bucolic landscape surrounding all small towns painted white to reflect the hot summer sun sitting atop hills. It stretches between the provinces of Bari, Brindisi and Taranto and comprises the charming towns of Alberobello (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Carovigno, Castellana Grotte, Ceglie Messapica, Cisternino, Fasano, Locorotondo, Martina Franca, Noci, Ostuni ( the immaculate white city ), Putignano, S Michele Salentino, San Vito dei Normanni and Villa Castelli. The best way to enjoy life here is walking through the narrow streets to admire the beautiful courtyards and squares framed by the white houses, craft shops and stop to eat in restaurants cooking delicious roasts and tasty seasonal vegetables. But also trying sea urchins, adored by the locals and enjoyed at their best in Savelletri, with wonderful sea views and swimming in the pristine nature of the area large marine protected area of Torre Guaceto.

4 LOCATION SALENTO FOGGIA MAR ADRIATICO A green peninsula fringed by two seas, Salento is a very fertile and rich land having long periods of warm and sunny weather. Its core is the province of Lecce, a baroque wonder in southern Italy and reaches the provinces of Brindisi over the Adriatic Sea, and Taranto on the Ionian Sea side. CAMPANIA PUGLIA BASILICATA BARI This strategically important land between the Adriatic and Ionian seas has been variously sacked by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Normans and Spaniards, all of whom left their mark. Lecce is a journey into the Baroque, with churches and palazzos embroidered in stone, courtyards, secret gardens and a surprising Roman and Greek amphitheaters in the heart of the city. The historic quarters of the main towns of Gallipoli, Nardò, Galatina, Maglie, Otranto and Tricase are all testimony to the craftsmanship of the local stonemasons. MAR MEDITERRANEO CALABRIA MAR IONIO Fabulous landscape ranging from the Adriatic coast and the marinas of S. Cesarea Terme, Otranto and sea caves at Castro and S. Maria di Leuca, to the Ionian Sea and towns like Porto Cesareo, Portoselvaggio and Gallipoli, among many others, makes Salento one of the best sea places in the world.

5 CONVERSANO DISTANCE FROM GIOIA DEL COLLE TURI CASTELLANA GROTTE PUTIGNANO MONOPOLI FASANO TORRE CANNE ROSA MARINA DISTANCE FROM CASTELLANETA NOCI MASSAFRA ALBEROBELLO CRISPIANO MARTINA FRANCA S. GIORGIO IONICO PUSANO CISTERNINO GROTTAGLIE OSTUNI CAROVIGNO CEGLIE MESSAPICA FRANCAVILLA FONTANA ORIA MANDURIA COSTA MERLATA S. VITO DEI NORMANNI TORRE S. SUSANNA SPECCHIOLLA TORRE GUACETO MESAGNE S. PANCRAZIO SALENTINO CELLINO S. MARCO 30 min S. CATALDO TORRE CHIANCA 1 hour International airports of Bari and Brindisi offer flights to all the main international hubs. Direct flights from Brindisi airport to London, Paris, Stockholm, Munich, Stuttgart, Eindhoven, Brussels, Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Gerona and other more from Bari airport to Dublin, Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Budapest,Warsaw. A dedicated bus service, Pugliairbus ( operates throughout the region connecting Apulia airports with the main cities together with high-speed rail Frecce di Trenitalia and regional trains that connects Bari, Brindisi and Lecce to the main Italian cities and apulian towns. LIBRARI MARUGGIO AVETRANA TORRE LAPILLO PORTO CESAREO VEGLIE COPERTINO ACAYA MARTANO TORRE DELL ORSO 1,5 hours Apulia is well connected with the rest of the italian peninsula by an efficient road network. The best way to enjoy the region is certainly by car. Streets are well connected throughout the region and getting around is easy and charming. NARDO GALATINA GALATONE CASARANO MAGLIE CASTRO S. CESAREA TERME DISTANCE FROM MAJOR PLACES Lecce 39 Km - Nardò 52 Km Porto Cesareo 67 Km - Maglie 80 Km Gallipoli 86 Km - Otranto 97 Km Leuca 130 Km TORRE S. GIOVANNI TAVIANO PESCOLUSE TRICASE 2 hours Mesagne 22 Km - Ostuni 39 Km Oria 40 Km - Ceglie 49 Km Fasano 57 Km - Martina Franca 76 Km Taranto 78 Km - Castellana 83 Km Gioia del Colle 102 Km

6 HISTORICAL SITES CASTEL DEL MONTE CONVERSANO MONOPOLI PUTIGNANO FASANO TORRE CANNE CASTLES, TOWERS AND OLD TOWNS GIOIA DEL COLLE NOCI ALBEROBELLO TORRE S. SABINA CASTLES CASTELLANETA MASSAFRA MARTINA FRANCA GROTTAGLIE S. GIORGIO IONICO CISTERNINO OSTUNI CAROVIGNO CEGLIE MESSAPICA ORIA TORRE GUACETO MESAGNE CELLINO S. MARCO TORRE SPECCHIOLLA TORRE CHIANCA Apulia was considered for centuries the door of Italy, a border land, and it is home of fortified castles built to defend the region. The castles and medieval fortresses in Apulia date from as early as the 11th century and have different styles and origins. Many of Apulia s castles are protected and preserved. Some have been renovated to be used for hosting museums and art galleries. TOWERS TORRE DEL CURO MANDURIA AVETRANA VEGLIE TORRE COLIMENA TORRE LAPILLO COPERTINO TORRE PORTO CESAREO NARDO TORRE DELL ALTO GALATINA ACAYA MAGLIE TORRE SANTA FOCA TORRE DELL ORSO One of the characteristic sights along Apulian shores are the solitary watchtowers. Overlooking the sea, constructed during 15th and 16th centuries to protect citizens from constant invasions, the towers were built in strategic positions. With a square, flat-roofed tower on top of a pyramidal base, the tower was totally selfsufficient. The entrance was located on the top floor which could be reached only by an external ladder. CASTRO OLD TOWNS TORRE DEL PIZZO TORRE S. GIOVANNI TORRE MOZZA TORRE PALI TORRE VADO TRICASE Puglia is a succession of beautiful white and gold old towns, with unique architecture like the trulli or the extravagant Lecce baroque. Rich in churches and palaces, animated piazzas and narrow alleyways, colourful markets and slow food trattorias, Puglia s towns are an explosion of flavours, smells and sights.

7 NATURE MONOPOLI CASTELLANA CAVES TERRA DELLE GRAVINE NATURAL PARC FASANO ZOO MURGE ORIENTALI NATURAL RESERVE DUNE COSTIERE NATURAL PARK TORRE S. SABINA AND COSTA MERATA TORRE GUACETO WWF OASIS AND MARINE PROTECTED AREA NATURAL AMENITIES Located between the turquoise waters of the Adriatic and Ionian seas, Apulia is rich of natural wonders all scattered across the territory. The inland is an endless silvery carpets of olive groves and vineyards growing in rich brown and red soils. STORNARA NATURAL RESERVE MARINA DI PULSANO CISANIELLO SALINA MONACI NATURAL RESERVE S. MARTINO CAVES TORRE COLIMENA E PUNTA PROSCIUTTO LITORALE TARANTINO ORIENTALE NATURAL RESERVE TORRE LAPILLO RAUCCIO NATURAL PARK TORRE CHIANCA LE CESINE WWF OASIS TORRE SANTA FOCA TORRE DELL ORSO TORRE S. ANDREA The Ionian coast, from Marina di Pulsano down to Santa Maria di Leuca, is a succession of golden sands and low rocks, marine protected areas and Aleppo pine forests. While the Adriatic coast offers breathtaking cliffs, karstic underground caves and natural reserve like the WWF Oasis le Cesine. NATURAL PARKS AND RESERVES PORTO CESAREO MARINE PROTECTED AREA BAIA DEI TURCHI PROTECTED MARINE AREAS PORTO SELVAGGIO NATURAL PARK PUNTA PIZZO NATURAL PARK ZINZULUSA CAVES TO COAST NATURAL PARK SANDY BEACHES OLIVE GROVES UGENTO COAST NATURAL PARK TORRE MOZZA CAVES TORRE PALI TORRE VADO CLIFFS

8 GOLF CLUB BARI ALTO SPORT & WELLNESS KALINDRA BORGO EGNAZIA CANNE BIANCHE TORRE CANNE TERME CENTRO IPPICO DI MARE OSTUNI RED WATER GOLF CLUB SAN DOMENICO GOLF CLUB TORRE MAIZZA CENTRO IPPICO ALTO SALENTO GLI IMMERGIBILI TORRE GUACETO SPORTING CLUB EL DORADO PESCA SPORT AMENITIES AND WELLNESS A land almost completely surrounded by the sea is definitely a favorite destination for lovers of water sports. But also extreme activities amateurs like rock climbing, mountain biking and trekking excursion are spoiled for choice between the coastal paths, ancient mule tracks and the numerous caves. GOLF CLUB RIVA DEI TESSALI GROTTAGLIE BRORIA CHIURIZZI RANCH Puglia is home to some of the world s most coveted golf courses and SPA retreats. S. Cesarea Terme is a thermal spa, known for the curative properties of the sulphur waters. SAN DONACI PORTO CESAREO LE DUNE AGRITURISMO IL MONTE AIR SALENTO GOLF CLUB ACAYA HILTON Bike lovers will be amazed to cycle trough so many natural reserves paths along a tour that cover all the Salento from Ostuni to Leuca. WATER SPORTS SCUBA DIVING IBEROTEL S. GIORGIO RESORT FLY SALENTO BONITO S. GIUSEPPE HOTEL CENTRO ITTICO ITRI S. CESAREA TERME SUB FISHING GOLF CLUB HUNTING AREAS AIRFIELD SAILING HORSE RIDING SHOOTING CYCLE PATHS DELLE ROSE SPA TERME

9 CLIMATE YEARLY RAIN 700 mm MONOPOLI CLIMATE CONDITIONS 4 / 30 CASTELLANETA MOST COMMON APULIA WINDS TRAMONTANE S FASANO BEST SIDE WHEN LEVANTER WIND NORTHEASTERN HILLY MILD-HUMID AREA LEVANTER SIROCCO OSTUNI 10 / 45 6 / 35 DRY AREA BEST SIDE WHEN NORTHEASTERN WIND BEST SIDE WHEN SIROCCO WIND YEARLY RAIN 350 mm NARDO 10 / 40 DRY AREA 10 / 40 BEST SIDE WHEN TRAMONTANE WIND The spring, generally warm and sunny, comes early with temperatures rising up to 20 by the end of April. Plenty of sunny days with over 14 hours of sunlight every day, a swim on the warmer days is for sure a chance. The summer is long, hot and dry and lasts from June until end of September. Temperatures typically rise to around the 30, with the occasional hotter week here and there. The sea warms up wonderfully, making swimming and bathing greatly pleasurable. The autumn, from October to November, remains generally warm with temperatures only really dropping out of the 20s towards the beginning of December. The winter lasts from December until March and can be a little rainy but are generally mild, with average temperatures around the C mark. An average of rain of 50mm to 60mm per month, which is low enough to have still plenty of sunny days. YEARLY AVERAGE 6.1 SUNSHINE HOURS 19.7 SEA TEMPERATURE MAY TO OCTOBER AVERAGE 8.1 SUNSHINE HOURS 23 SEA TEMPERATURE 17.5 AIR TEMPERATURE 21 AIR TEMPERATURE