Francesca is a fantastic host who gave us a warm welcome to her house. It is set on a hill and has a clear view of the ocean from the front deck. The house and kitchen were well equipped and there is even a barbecue grill in the back where we roasted fresh fish over a wood fire one night. The location is great for visiting the Trulli region, Bari and the other coastal cities like Monopoli and Trani. Polignano is a 10 minute drive and is a beautiful city with lots of shops and restaurants. If you have a chance, visit the "I Pastini" vineyard, which is near Locorotondo. The wine is great and the young owner is passionate about local, hand produced wines. Puglia is a wonderful place to visit and we hope to return to the area someday and stay again at La Fortezza!