Ape Rossa in Castellana Grotte

Ape Rossa provides on-site cooking classes and interactive experiences that teach guests local Apulian recipes. On folkloric storytelling nights, guests listen to tales reflecting the local culture under the garden gazebos. The hotel also organizes seasonal fruit picking and outdoor adventure activities on the surrounding land.

Each room is a family room with air conditioning, a private bathroom, and soundproofing for a quiet stay. Windows in every room face the garden and showcase the traditional Apulian landscape. Personalized room decor features works by local artists, so no two rooms are the same.

A homemade Italian breakfast made from local ingredients is served daily and delivered directly to the room. The hotel maintains a dedicated culinary garden where guests can pick herbs and vegetables for the cooking classes. Barbecue facilities are available in the garden for outdoor dining experiences.

Guests have free access to a scenic garden planted with traditional Apulian vegetation and an outdoor fireplace. The hotel offers meditation sessions and stargazing events on clear nights. A children's playground is set up in the garden, and the property is pet-friendly.

The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Castellana Caves, one of the region's main natural landmarks. Nearby Lake Sassano and the trulli structures of Alberobello are also within 15 minutes by car. A paid airport shuttle runs to Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport, 51 km away.

Experiences: Cooking classes & folkloric storytelling nights

Wellness: Meditation & stargazing events

Dining: Homemade breakfast & culinary garden

Family: Children's playground & pet-friendly policy

Location: 10 min from Castellana Caves