Brilliant white are the whitewashed houses in the Moorish-style old town of Ostuni, with its labyrinthine streets. As one can discover from afar already and it also promise guide, dominates the White City at 300 meters elevation and proud, like an oriental "Kasbah" up in the sunlight.

However, if you initially stay in Marina di Ostuni, you can expect a home that has a virtual attachment to the Orient: the Porta D'Oriente Suite. Extensive renovation and reconstruction work was necessary to create the once inconspicuous scales of a oceanfront Masseria a small charming home with flair (completion in September 2008).

Actually, the name Mare di Stelle was originally for the apartment in the very first restoration phase allotted (sea star) - the thought of the proximity to the sea and its sparkle in the moonlight. But fell in line with the prevailing style of beach apartment but ultimately the choice to Porta D'Oriente Suite.

Oriental - Mediterranean - rustic - individual

Although the apartment is decorated in oriental style, the Porta D'Oriente presents, so to speak, the gateway to the Orient (and the geographical location of Puglia accordingly) without doubt. As a very successful and interesting meeting of cultures

This individually designed gates is accompanied by two massive columns with white stone domes which can recall distant mosques, has found its place next to a green cactus fig tree. The outdoor area or the terrace of the holiday home is bordered by a dry stone wall in warm tones such as sand and terracotta, which is characteristic of both Puglia and Arab countries and the host gives a certain security. Special attention is the front of the residence, in the middle of the rivet studded, curved door in sea green clay has the input. The oval windows have been expertly staffed with irregular shaped stones.
An elongated seat from white masonry, which is decorated with oriental cushions invites with a nice glass of red wine Pugliese, sensual listen to the sound of the sea. From here you have a partial sea view (from the front of the building, only a few steps away, is the direct access to the sea by a sand beach cove). On the pitch, guests will find a furniture made of wood, which lends itself to romantic dinners by candlelight. The warm light of the stone wall and bench combined with a series of lanterns underline the homely as individual ambience outdoors.

The newly renovated Holiday Porta D'Oriente suite is suitable for two people (or possibly with a toddler). Since the apartment also has air conditioning (hot / cold), it can also be good and take advantage of the cooler fall and winter months.
With much love and passion the owners designed the apartment. Fine materials such as travertine and other natural stones were used. The beautiful Pietra di Gerusalemme, a natural stone from Jerusalem, for example, as a sand-colored, slightly yellowish shimmering stone floor. Many ideas and inspirations as the brick, Moresque double bed can unmistakably feel the strong penchant for interior design. Above the bed wall mounted with colorful majolica from Persia decorative one line. Fascinating light effects are from the subtle perforated walls and ceilings, a traditional handicrafts from Morocco.

The brick kitchen buffet line is covered with a beautiful stone slab of yellow travertine, and also the saffron yellow wall color blends harmoniously into the image. If you decide to dine inside in between times, there are also two bar stools in colonial style. The kitchen is very well equipped (ceramic hob, oven, fridge with freezer, glasses, dishes and plenty of utensils).

The hosts wore the individual patterns that originate from the oriental home decor, from traveling together: The oriental mirror with elaborately decorated pattern, an image and some accessories derived for example from London, the two ancient prints, however, were discovered at an antique market in Tuscany. The Kelimkissen were specially brought in the White City of Ostuni. Otherwise easy to buy. Instead of a conventional wardrobe here ivory canopy comes with an attractive orange fabric hangings to wonderful effect. (Custom-made soils in the niche serve as a repository). In order to preserve the originality of the location, was chosen rustic-style walls with non-smooth surface.
A smooth transition into the bathroom features a white sliding door. Here, too, were deliberately omitted classical flow. Only the shower (crystal door) was alternatively lined with travertine mosaic tiles. On the brick Beck table there is a washbasin, also made of travertine. Noble fittings, a large mirror and a natural stone floor refine the bathroom. (Windows, shoot Heating, Hairdryer available).

Porta D'Oriente Suite which offers a very personal atmosphere. Wall safe, washing machine and ironing facilities are available. One parking space is available to the guest within the plot are available. The ground-floor apartment Porta D'Oriente is located slightly lower than the adjacent apartment with patio.

Villanova with its picturesque old fishing harbor and the adjacent Camerini where the apartment is located on a promontory, still retains its original character. Here you can still watch fishermen who go out with their boats on the sea and their polipi beat after the catch on the rocks so that they can be well prepared in the kitchen. Apulia, the Mecca of Mediterranean cuisine!
Dive into the fascinating world of East and West, in a country of southern culture and tradition. Listen to the magic of the sea under a sea of ​​stars ...

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Marina di Ostuni, has pronounced the Blue Flag award for decades Bandiera blu for the excellent quality of sea water. In addition, in recent years, the '5 sail' (maximum rating) by Legambiente - one in Italy rather kristisch settled environmental organization.
This strip of coast is lined in front of Ostuni different resorts. The center is at least geographically, the picturesque ancient fishing port of Villanova. There are bars where you can have breakfast, bakeries, fish restaurants, pizzerias, etc. Although one should not imagine Villanova as sophisticated, so you can have the one and the other yacht seen in the summer months, because the crystal-clear sea also attracts many wealthy Italians and Europeans. In August there is holiday mode.

The coast is very diverse here. If there is elongated in the northern area of ​​Marina di Ostuni beaches (Pilone, Rosa Marina), the subsequent part of the coast in the south (Lido Fontanelle, Costa Merlata) but is increasingly characterized by bays. Sandy beach coves alternately with rocks. Bizzarre rock formations, ancient lighthouses, beaches lined with fragrant macchia mediterranea characterize the landscape. Not far from Ostuni, in the direction of Brindisi, is the Marine National Park Torre Guaceto.

Could you be inspired to paint a picture of südapulischen town of Ostuni, it actually only took a few colors: green for endless centuries-old olive groves stretching down to the sea and flank the coast, the blue in various shades of azure seas that looks like a blue carpet goes into the sky at the horizon. On the other hand are the bright white washed houses in the Moorish-style old town of Ostuni, with its labyrinthine alleyways and staircases. Pride and as a Middle Eastern "Kasbah" the White City stands at 300 m elevation in the sunlight up. The old town of Ostuni is also officially a city of art in Italy. Individual accents in the picture set magenta and purple color for the lush bougainvillea growing, peeping out from the walls and beautify the gardens.
Along the fields everywhere no longer ending muri a secco, vonApulien the typical dry stone walls. The colors of the stones range from white, sand color, mottled reddish peach color to anthracite, almost black when they are fading from the decades of weathering. The best are the sand-colored, reddish-brown traversed reminiscent of beautiful flowers planted with terracotta vases. It is a lovely tone, exudes the warmth and we associate with Mediterranean culture and way of life.

The rural charm of Puglia is characterized by the shade of olive trees, wild-growing cactus figs, red tomato fields and vineyards, alternating with picturesque villages and natural. By the friendly hospitality of its inhabitants Heavy bearing fig trees just waiting to be picked. Fragrant lemon, orange and mandarin trees blend harmoniously into the Mediterranean, sun-drenched paradise. Pure nature!

In the background of the image you discover scattered Trulli, immersed in the green hills of Ostuni, at the foot of the Murgia. They are an essential part of the cultural landscape of Puglia, the trulli, archaic white round houses that taper conically after the top. The former farm cottages have here in the idyllic Itria Valley (Valle d'Itria) their home, an area that extends from Ostuni and Cisternino over Martina Franca and Locorotondo.